The Kensington Fireplace
Regency poise with a gently arched opening and refined, understated mouldings
The Kensington Fireplace is a quietly confident classic, balancing crisp, architectural lines with a softened arched opening for a look that feels instantly established. A broad mantel shelf and clean frieze create a calm, elegant frame around the fire, while subtle stepped detailing adds depth without fuss. Expertly crafted to order in your choice of premium stone, it brings a composed, townhouse-style presence to both traditional and transitional interiors.
Available in 10 materials
Design Heritage
With its restrained ornament and strong, rectilinear silhouette, The Kensington reads as a Regency-inspired design—elegant, balanced, and deliberately uncluttered. It echoes the refined fireplaces found in period townhouses, where proportion and profile do the work rather than heavy decoration, making it a timeless centrepiece for a well-considered room.
The Details
The character comes from careful shaping: a generous mantel shelf with a softly rounded edge, a plain frieze for a tailored look, and a stepped inner surround that draws the eye towards the fire. The opening is gently arched with a subtle keystone-like peak, giving a nod to classical architecture while keeping the overall effect clean and contemporary-friendly.
Proportions & Presence
The Kensington is designed to feel substantial without overpowering. Its wide stance and deep framing create a confident focal point, while the calm, flat planes keep it visually light. The layered reveals add shadow and definition, helping the fireplace sit beautifully against both richly patterned walls and simple painted backdrops.
Styling Suggestions
Pair it with a traditional stove or inset fire for an inviting, heritage look, and dress the mantel with symmetrical candlesticks, a classic clock, or framed art for a composed, formal finish. For a transitional scheme, contrast its crisp lines with textured fabrics, warm timber, and aged brass accents. In more contemporary settings, keep the mantel styling minimal—one sculptural vase or a single artwork—allowing the refined arch and stepped detailing to take centre stage.
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.
