Varying the fireplace surround design from room to room is a deliberate approach in high-end custom homes that are designed to feel collected over time rather than built all at once. This technique draws from historic European estates where each room was constructed or renovated in a different era. In the Santa Barbara Estate, Kingdom & Co. gave every room an individually designed fireplace. The guest suite’s fireplace features a tile surround that is distinct from every other fireplace in the house, reinforcing the home’s layered character.