Like the wood storage. Decor in summer n use in winter
One example of wood storage in cubbies
of log storage niches gives a sense of symmetry.
Flanking the fireplace. Here's a great example of simple, symmetrical design. Flank each side of your fireplace with storage for maximum visual effect and more space for logs. Design tip: When your firebox storage compartments are visible at eye level
Metal. Edgy but old school, this firebox surrounded puts an old-world material in a more modern form. Design tip: Mixing and matching finishes — such as with the raw wood planking, metal fireplace and highly lacquered furniture here — feels eclectic and spontaneous.
resin or metal castings of antlers available, so you can invite all your vegan friends over and not get any flack whatsoever. I own several resin deer antlers and use them in shelves or on tablescapes. Their shape is so attractive that even just one completely "makes" the arrangement on this fireplace mantel
Profab Metal Design to fabricate a steel fireplace surround that would fit over the room's original stone hearth. Designed by Antonio Martins. Photo By: Drew Kelly for California Home + Design
For this den, designer Antonio Martins brought in Scott Adkins of Profab Metal Design to fabricate a steel fireplace surround that would
Profab Metal Design. Adkins situated a new steel fireplace surround over the brick hearth, which helped save time and money.Don't be afraid to take risks and revamp existing design elements to get a look you love.