Fireplace Blog
Whether it is used as a focal point or tucked thoughtfully in a corner, a fireplace can add ambiance and value to many spaces in the home. As a home designer for over 25 years, I have found that careful consideration must go into placing a fireplace into a design.
Congratulations on your new home. It has everything you ever hoped for, including a gas fireplace. If you’ve never owned one before, you must be wondering about it. Just remember these tips after you move in.
A fireplace is a classic amenity that has been desired and incorporated into home designs since the 1600s. Trends may come and go, designs change, but one thing is for sure, fireplaces aren’t going anywhere.
When remodeling or furnishing your home, you want to choose the best quality paint products and pieces to enhance the beauty of the room you’re decorating.
We all know how convenient a stove is at providing heat, whether it’s a gas or wood powered unit. And the fireplace is a wonderful place to gather your family. But did you know that stoves can also be used to cook a meal?
The nights are getting cooler and the trees are ablaze with beautiful colors. It’s time to get your cozy on and we’re here to make it easy. Here are 10 easy ways for you to make your home cozier this autumn.
It’s hip, it’s happening, it’s here and it’s now. It’s the contemporary design aesthetic. What is contemporary design all about? How do you implement it in your home? Is it right for you?
Imagine yourself coming home to a relaxing place that brings to mind a remote cabin retreat in the mountains far from civilization. Rustic design can do just that and you don’t have to live in a chalet overlooking a mountainside to do it.
Transitional spaces are classic, comfortable, and unfussy. They are symmetrical and well balanced, restful, and traverse the elegant line between an artistic and stylistic Traditional look and the and clean, bold Contemporary style.
Decorating your home is a very personal thing. Some people feel there are strict rules about how to decorate. You know what they say about rules though, they’re meant to be broken or at least bent a little.
Decorating your home is a very personal thing. Some people feel there are strict rules about how to decorate. You know what they say about rules though, they’re meant to be broken or at least bent a little.
Decorating your home is a very personal thing. Some people feel there are strict rules about how to decorate. You know what they say about rules though, they’re meant to be broken or at least bent a little.
It’s that time of year again – summer is on its way, and like many other homeowners, you may have already gotten a head start on the tradition of spring cleaning.
Thinking of the perfect gift for your dad on Father’s Day isn’t always easy. Of course, he’d appreciate any gift, but since our dads always work so hard, one of the best gifts would be something that allows him to relax and unwind.
There are a few things that come to mind when we imagine what the most relaxing evening looks like, and it usually includes a glass of wine, a cozy knit blanket, and our favorite Netflix series.
Canada Day is a grand celebration of unity. While we may not be able to go out and join festive gatherings and parades like before, that doesn’t mean that the party is canceled.
One of the best parts of summer in Canada is an evening spent with friends around a fire. With Canadians spending more time closer to home these days, that fire is often in one’s backyard.
There is nothing quite like the warmth and comfort offered by a crackling fire, especially outdoors. Sharing special moments around a fire with friends and family is one of the quintessential experiences that can be enjoyed year-round.
Everyone’s favorite costume holiday is almost here, so why not spruce up your living space with some Halloween fireplace mantel decor ideas too?
Whether you’re hanging Christmas stockings from it, or it has become the centerpiece of your space, your fireplace mantle is the festive focal point of your home during the holiday season.
Getting a fireplace is an exciting upgrade that can work wonders for any living space. It sets the tone for a relaxing evening and brings people together. So whether you’re unwinding alone, with family, or with guests, a good fireplace is never out of place.
Wood burning fireplaces trigger a sense of nostalgia in many people. Does your home have one of those old wood-burning fireplaces that no longer looks or functions as it should? We’ve got a few ideas to bring it into the latest century.
There’s a kind of warmth that a fireplace brings to the home, literally and figuratively. A fireplace is a cozy area in the house where everyone sits around and enjoys themselves during chilly winter evenings.
Christmas has come and gone, and the months of January and February can seem long, cold, and a little depressing without all of December’s lights and festivities.