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

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

Refresh the look of your home's fireplace with a stone slab surround

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

See how an all-wrong mantel became a gorgeous fireplace focal point at the hands of an interior designer and her carpenter

These 10 fireplace mantels show how a new coat of paint can create focal-point flair in your interior design

Welcome fall and winter with special touches that turn your fireplace into a focal point

Laden with boughs, lights and even lemons, these decorated fireplace mantels show a festive Christmas spirit and a creative approach

If the "haphazard disarray" school of style has your mantel as a student, consider these techniques for a more artfully balanced arrangement

Postholiday blahs don't stand a chance on your mantel when you incorporate these ways to accessorize and light it