The Aurora
Portuguese rose, in the manner of the Regency.
A Regency bolection surround in Rosa Portugal — soft pink ground traced with delicate grey veining, terminating in stepped cluster-column plinth feet. The rose tones of the marble bring warmth and softness to a confident classical profile, at home in drawing rooms and considered period schemes.
Available in 16 materials
About the stone: A soft pink Portuguese marble with delicate grey and charcoal veining flowing through a warm rose ground. Quarried in Portugal, Rosa Portugal carries a quiet romance — refined rather than overtly decorative, with subtle cream and taupe undertones that warm the stone in firelight.
Design Heritage The Aurora draws on the bolection traditions of the English Regency — a period when classical architecture was being reinterpreted with greater fluidity and softer detail. The design's curved profile and stepped cluster-column plinth feet are characteristic of the Regency period, where the rigour of earlier Georgian neoclassicism was tempered by a more romantic sensibility.
The Details A bolection moulding runs continuously around the jambs and frieze, surmounted by a simple moulded mantelshelf that catches the eye without competing with the stone. At the base, the legs terminate in distinctive stepped cluster-column plinth feet — a subtle Regency detail that gives the piece architectural authority without overstating itself.
Proportions & Presence Generous in width and softly proportioned, The Aurora is built for drawing rooms and reception rooms where warmth and refinement matter equally. The pink of the Rosa Portugal marble lends the piece a romantic quality without ever feeling sentimental, while the architectural detail at the foot keeps it grounded in the classical tradition.
Styling Suggestions The Aurora pairs beautifully with warm putty walls, soft creams, and pale dusty pinks — palettes that let the rose tones of the marble bloom. Style with brass candlesticks, gilt-framed antique paintings, and considered period furniture. The piece welcomes mantel styling; it rewards a curated, traditional approach.
Every fireplace surround we offer can be made to your exact specifications. Whether you need a wider mantel to fit your room proportions, a taller design to complement high ceilings, or adjustments to accommodate an existing fireplace opening, our craftsmen can tailor any piece to your requirements.
Simply provide your desired dimensions when requesting a quote, and we'll work with you to ensure an ideal fit for your space. Bespoke sizing is available on all our fire surrounds at a modest additional cost.
Nationwide Delivery
We deliver throughout the UK using specialist carriers experienced in handling stone and marble products. Your surround will arrive carefully packaged and palletised, ready for your chosen installer to fit.
Professional Installation
For customers in Lincolnshire and surrounding areas, we offer a full installation service carried out by our experienced team. We'll handle everything from delivery to fitting, ensuring your fireplace surround is installed to the highest standard.
Contact us to discuss delivery options and installation availability in your area.
