Learn about inserts and other options for switching your fireplace from wood to gas or electric

Long and lean and sleek to the core, these gas-burning fireplaces make a powerful contemporary statement

A Minnesota family’s kitchen goes from dark and cramped to bright and warm, with good flow and lots of storage

Whitewash and understatement help turn the kitchen in this period home from a tricky-shaped room into a stylishly unified space

They can divide an open layout, blur indoor-outdoor boundaries, warm a modern look or just your toes. Is a mutisided fireplace for you?

Allowing way more natural light than traditional fireplaces, and with some not even needing a vent, metal fireplaces are a major improvement

Look to nature, inexpensive fabrics and small swaps to conjure a country-house vibe

Don’t discount that expensive material yet. By using a small amount in a strategic way, you can get a luxurious look without the expense

You don’t need to be rolling in cash to pull in compliments for polished, eye-pleasing rooms

Children ran from the scary dark walls in this spare room, but white paint and new flooring put fears and style travesties to rest