A black surround is classic and will go with most any flooring. Since your flooring is brown I would stay away from grays. Grays and browns seldom coordinate well in my opinion.

I'd opt for black as well. It fades into the black fire box and looks sharp and clean next to the white mantel.

I want to see your space not something similar. Everything in your space has an effect on everything else

Which one is your fireplace? Any of the above?

Black, as suggested, is a safe choice. But I would like a very dark green tile better.

Norwood Architects - Thanks! I agree about gray or brown. I was leaning towards the black. Want to keep it simple and use artwork and accents to add color.

Rachel - Yes. A sharp clean look is what I'm wanting. Thanks!

Patricia Colwell Consulting - I wish I could show you our space. Our house was flooded and had to be entirely gutted. We are in interim living out of state, doing everything remotely. Really complicates the decision process.

Ci_lantro - The mantel looks exactly like pictures 3 and 4. I'll give green consideration. Thanks!