<b><b>When it comes to fireplaces and fire appliances, Andrew Leech finds there certainly is no shortage of choice</b></b><br><b><b></b></b><br> There is probably a fire surround design and appliance to meet every taste. And no small measure of this is the vast number of exhibitors who will be flaunting their flames at Hearth &amp;&amp; Home, the industry's trade exhibition in Harrogate early next month (June). As with so many features of modern homes, minimalism seems to be the modern fireplace design flavour. <p></p><p><b><b>Discreet</b></b><br> Tracey Strudwick, partner at Petra Hellas, designer and manufacturer of the more avant garde fireplaces in timber, marble and stone, says: &amp;"The trends are moving to more natural, simple lines. 'Discreet' is the current feel for fireplaces. More neutral tones to blend with the interior d&amp;écor, whilst still being a major attraction in the house is not overpowering in any way.&amp;" </p><p>Petra Hellas expects its latest designs to create a whole new concept in the fireplace marketplace, setting the trend for the future. </p><p>This is certainly also reflected in the bold lines of the quite spectacular new range from uniqueFires which is teamed-up with nextDesign gas and electric fires, aimed at up market housing. This combination of modernist and …