Bypass plain brick in favor of these choice materials, for a fireplace mantel that's anything but ordinary

Whether industrial steel or classic brick speaks to your style, one of these materials is sure to set your heart aglow

Visually arresting shapes and unusual materials in lieu of traditional fireplace designs? Simply brilliant

Double the warmth of your hearth with this metal's beautiful patina

Give the Hearth a Beautiful Finish With Colorful Glass, Ceramic or Classic Stone Tile

This Warm, Decorative Stone Adds Drama to Backsplashes, Counters, Fireplaces and More

Freshen up your fireplace with a crisp, colorful or dramatic new look

The size, location and materials of many fireplaces present decorating challenges. Here are a few solutions

A designer uses weathered materials to fashion a new classic kitchen for her family in Walnut Creek, California

Play up or tone down your redbrick fireplace by pairing it strategically with other colors and materials