Fireplace Ideas and Expert Advice
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Water Vapor Fireplaces in Luxury Homes: Where They Make the Most Sense
A water vapor fireplace can work in different parts of a home, but the best location depends on what you want the fireplace to add...
Read moreDesigning a Wood-Burning Fireplace for Gathering Spaces, Lodges and Retreat Homes
A wood-burning fireplace can set the tone for an entire gathering space, but the best designs begin by thinking about how people will use, see,...
Read moreDesigning Around Fire: Using Fireplaces as Architectural Room Dividers
The best double-sided fireplaces don’t always fully separate a space. Often, letting both sides share the view of the flame is enough to give each...
Read moreWhy Luxury Homeowners Still Prefer Real Wood Fire in Certain Spaces
When the seasons change, a real wood fire offers something unique that other fireplaces can’t match. It brings sound, scent, ritual, and a stronger sense...
Read morePlanning Fireplace Controls for Today’s Connected Homes
A home works best when every detail is thoughtfully planned. That includes fireplace controls, especially when the fireplace is a key part of the room’s...
Read moreHow Fireplace Scale Changes the Experience of a Room
A fireplace changes how a room feels even before people gather around it. Its size affects what you see, the room’s proportions, how people move,...
Read moreIndoor-Outdoor Gas Fireplaces: Creating Better Connections Between Living Spaces
Great indoor-outdoor living spaces feel easy and natural. Open doors can turn a great room into part of the patio, and a covered lounge can...
Read moreDesigning Fireplace Feature Walls Beyond the TV
While a TV can be part of a fireplace wall, it shouldn’t be the primary focus. Designing the entire wall as a unified feature from...
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