Out with the old and in with the new!

The rock fireplace is getting a face lift at Kara's house. (They should have the closing this week or next)

Joey stripped the wall of the rocks and he saved me some of the rocks for stepping stones.

Kara is thinking about putting tile on the whole front of the fireplace for a contemporary look. I think she should do a more traditional look but still with some contemporary feel, with a smaller tile or marble outline to define the wood burning area. She is also concerned about what would be more likely to help with the resale value, not just her own taste. What do you think she should do? I know it is her house and she will do as she pleases, but what would you do? Vote in the poll and let us know.

Disclaimer: If she is anything like her Dad, she will not pay the least bit of attention to the result of this poll and she will do her own design.