Tiling or not for fireplace

[Pandu Chimata]

This is a flip. We are exploring the options should we 1) just clean the fireplace to its natural color or 2) Put the tile on the fire place.

Any thoughts ? We are exploring options to stay within the budget but not at the cost of loosing customer or value appeal. We already bought the tile  but now having second thoughts.

[Kiran Rouzie]

If you don't go all the way up the wall with the fireplace stone you could stage it with a big clock, piece of art or TV mounted above it. That'll provide more room configuration possibilities too.