There’s something undeniably charming about a brick fireplace. However, as time passes, it can start to feel outdated or mismatched with the rest of your home’s aesthetic. Luckily, there’s a simple solution that doesn’t involve a total renovation—paint. With a…
Adding an electric fireplace to your living room or bedroom is a perfect way to create ambiance and add a bit of extra warmth to the space. Electric fireplaces are easy to add to an already built home because you…
If you have a fireplace in your home, you are lucky enough to have a natural focal point. You can use the fireplace to set the tone for the rest of the room. Part of this is the design and…
Having a fireplace in your home gives you a natural focal point to gather around. It becomes the heart of the home as you spend time around it and make lasting memories with family and friends. When this one element…
A fireplace has two basic functions in a home: heat the room and bring a sophisticated decorative touch. However, some become outdated and need a serious makeover in order to go back to being the focal point of the living…
A fireplace in a home is a place that holds fond memories. Whether working or not, it will always be the place to hand socks at Christmas time. The Christmas tree normally stands next to it, and that’s where our…
“A house with no fireplace is a house without a heart.” – Gladys Taber A fireplace is definitely the heart of any room, but without a beautiful fireplace wall, it’s simply a heat source. The materials and decorations you place…
“We no longer build fireplaces for physical warmth. We build them for the warmth of the soul; we build them to dream by, to hope by, to home by.” – Edna Ferber Virtually every fireplace needs some type of hearth.…
“For me, there’s nothing better than curling up in my favorite blanket on a cloudy or rainy day and just knit. Especially in front of the fireplace.” – Magdalena Neuner What does your fireplace look like? Adding tile can transform…
Fireplace anatomy is a complicated subject! So what, exactly, is a fireplace surround? It’s everything that makes up a fireplace’s exterior, including the mantel, hearth, moulding, and more. In terms of design, the fireplace surround is even more important than…