Built-Ins 48 Ideabooks

Some of the most impressive home offices have drop-dead gorgeous built-ins to hold everything you need. But those built-ins come with a steep price tag, and you may not want a permanent storage solution if you're renting your home. If you're looking for... more »

Do you want to know the one thing that beats a super cozy bed in the wintertime? I’ll tell you: it’s a super cozy bed tucked into a nook or cubby. I’m not sure what it is about sleeping inside of these spaces, but the protective allure of tight... more »

Wood-burning stoves remind me of my grandparents’ house when I was a kid: they had a huge, antique one sitting on a brick hearth in their living room. Since they long ago moved from that house and I don’t recall seeing many since, I’ve always associated... more »

You can find some really great tips on dressing up a fireplace's mantel, but the hearth is often overlooked. But if the hearth is not addressed, your total vision for your fireplace may fall short. Fortunately, it doesn't... more »

The main function of a fireplace is to provide warmth, but it’s also a great spot to punch up a room’s style. That said, the fireplace can prove to be the perfect place in a room to create an unexpected focal point. Whether it be lining the interior... more »

High summer's the perfect time of year to sit outside late into the evening, and nothing makes that better than the cheeriness and warmth of a fire. But if you don't want to spend megabucks on an outdoor fireplace and don't want to spend hours stacking... more »

Houzz user elifozkaya has discovered the torment of the corner fireplace — as well as an inconveniently placed patio door — and has asked his fellow Houzzers for help. "I am moving to my new house but I honestly don't know how am I going to... more »

When building a new house or renovating an old one, an important consideration that may enter the picture, if the budget allows, is built-in furniture. Designed by the architect of the house itself or somebody else, these pieces can help create a more... more »

Sometimes functional items are designed so beautifully that they blur the line between architecture and art. The fireplace surrounds in this collection are sculptural, stunningly beautiful and, arguably, works of art. With the evenings growing... more »

Many believe the fireplace should be the focal point of a room and try to centralize their furniture to accommodate this belief. Other family members may believe the television should be the focal point. My advice: Don't allow your room to boss you around.... more »

If you have a fireplace and need a little extra storage, you might want to consider having a few built-ins designed on either side of the box. Typically, a fireplace and flue protrude into the room, creating alcoves on either side. These little spaces... more »

A waste of space. That's a moniker nobody — and no home — wants attached to their name. But figuring out a way to use that extra area inside a kitchen island, a wall or under the stairs? Well, it takes planning. With a little forethought, though,... more »

Maybe some of you are beyond sick of the snow by now, but for this California resident, it still holds plenty of charm. I wouldn't mind a day or two stuck inside with nothing to do but watch the snow pile up. The trick is to have the perfect spot to... more »

With the entertaining season in full swing, I keep finding myself making a mad dash around the house, scooping up stray chairs from their regular surroundings to stand in as extra dining room seating for guests. What I could use is more accommodating... more »

Man made fire in the dawn of the world, yes, but the search for the most inviting hearth persists even today. Originally a way to heat a room and cook food, a fireplace still provides a warming glow in a space. Today the fireplace is a warming central... more »