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We have a large marble surround fireplace. At least I thought it was marble until my son pulled out a piece, and it turns out it’s grey slate. It is black with gold and white ‘marble’ effects. The ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. We’ve moved house recently and want to replace some of the fireplaces. We’re unsure where to start. Any ideas?