Fireplaces 55 Ideabooks

A truly wonderful product came on the market a few decades ago. The prefabricated, metal fireplace insert and metal flue changed the way architects design chimneys. Chimneys can now be light, thin and luminous instead of massive and monstrous. Important... more »

More than nearly any other outdoor feature I can think of, a fireplace (or fire pit or bowl) instantly makes the yard the place where everyone wants to be. It easily becomes the focal point of a space, drawing friends and family together around its warm... more »

The mantel is often the focal point of the living room in winter, but it can be hard to know how to decorate the fireplace once warmer weather arrives. Do you play it up with fresh colors and artwork, or let it hide out behind strategically placed chairs... more »

When Houzzer Lana Carlene became fed up with her house, which she called a "big, bland, beige box," she decided to do something about its lack of character — one room at a time. She began her coup in the... more »

Both functional and aesthetic, fireplace doors and screens keep your fire safely contained while being a beautiful element in your fireplace's design. Whether custom made or store bought, these works of art come in endless styles, finishes and materials.... more »

One of the often-ignored parts of designing a new wood-burning fireplace is deciding how to house all the necessary wood. What's the best way to store the firewood you need while still maintaining a great focal wall? Whether you choose a symmetrical or... more »

Many great rooms, living rooms, family rooms and bedrooms can actually become better when their design doesn't focus on the television. If you've decided to put your TV above the fireplace, consider keeping it hidden so your room revolves around your... more »

Putting a television and fireplace on the same wall requires a delicate balance. These two focal points need a precise plan for them to feel warm and welcoming instead of out of balance or out of scale. Be careful to consider the size of each when figuring... more »

Whether made from stone, wood or metal, the decorative ledge we call a mantel has rested over fireplaces for centuries. Mantels display our family photos, art and accessories — often all the things that we treasure the most. As the focal draw of every... more »

Although the bathroom isn't the first room you might think to put a fireplace in, adding a fireplace near your tub can create the ultimate relaxing refuge. Take a look at these amazing master bathrooms, complete with their own beautifully integrated fireplaces.... more »

The most functional room of any home, the kitchen is where friends and family tend to gravitate. Transform it into a warm and beautiful gathering space by adding a full fireplace. Some kitchen fireplaces are strictly for aesthetics, but others can actually... more »

Styling your mantel during the holidays can be a piece of cake, given all those special decorations you take out only once a year. But once those are packed away and you are left with an empty mantel, how do you get the focal point of your living room... more »

Not all fireplaces are created equal. Oddly exhilarating, these innovative fireplaces serve as major interior design statements and are created to dazzle and impress both homeowners and professionals. Unexpected twists in materials and shapes turn up... more »

Anyone building a dream home is likely to tell you there is no better luxury element in a master bedroom than a fireplace. Whether you are building, remodeling or just sprucing up your main sleeping quarters, don't forget about the character a fireplace... more »