Fireplaces have always been a feature of home design, evolving from simple hearths in prehistoric caves to enormous, ornately detailed openings in the Palace of Versailles to suspended steel orbs in ...

I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t constantly rearranging my living room furniture around my fireplace at home. It’s such a tricky feature to get right — especially when you're working with another focal ...

Thin, unanchored candles and tiny faux plants make an empty fireplace appear cavernous. Decorative lanterns gather grime, and filling it with perfectly round logs might be headed out. Also avoid items ...

WHEN FAMILIES GATHER around the fire this holiday season, the odds are better than ever that no real kindling will be involved. Due to concerns about health and air quality, regulations against ...

I know it's not the time of year we think of our Freelance writer and design afficianado Shawn Gauthier writes: "The main function of a fireplace is to provide warmth, but it's also a great spot to ...

Question:: I am adding a room on to my house, and it will have a fireplace. The existing fireplace in the living room is often smoky. How can I keep the new fireplace from filling the room with smoke?

The original mantle in our clients’ home in Wexford on Hilton Head Island was too traditional and fussy for their tastes. This sleek and stunning cast stone mantle and fireplace surround perfectly ...