Fireplace Ideas and Expert Advice
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Beyond the Linear Fireplace: Curves, Arches and Sculptural Fire in Luxury Homes
Fire Doesn’t Have to Follow a Straight Line
Read moreThe First Fire of the Season: 7 Things to Watch for in Your Wood-Burning Fireplace
There’s something unmistakable about the first wood fire of the season. As the flame catches and the familiar warmth returns, those first few minutes can...
Read moreWater 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,...
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