There is no doubt that a fireplace creates a central focal point in any room that it is in. Fire is like a magnet and has an irresistible pull. However, when the weather turns warm the unlit fireplace ...

One of the main reasons to choose a natural stone fireplace surround is the high level of heat resistance and durability, as these factors help to ensure the fireplace will remain in good condition ...

Before TVs were ever a thing, let alone a mainstay in most living rooms, people’s lounges used to be anchored by a fireplace, with most furniture arranged and orientated towards this living room ...

In a home that looked out onto the ocean and vast blue sky, nearly floor to ceiling windows took full advantage of the spectacular view. But inside, the walls were a little dark, and a small box of a ...

Editor’s note: This is an update of a series that ran in 2010. Read the originals here: Part 1 and Part 2. Most people love fireplaces. Perhaps it’s the primal quality of fire, or the novelty of a ...