Fireplace

The corners of many rooms can end up being dead spaces that are difficult to furnish in a useful and beautiful way. Corner fireplaces are the perfect solution to fill these spaces since they add warmth, ambiance and a unique beauty to your room. These modern designs give you the oppourtunity to transform traditional materials … Read more

Stone is a classic material when it comes to fireplaces. Not only is it beautiful and comes in many different natural shades and marbling but it also amplifies your firepower, literally. Stone is a natural insulator so it slowly absorbs the heat of the fire and remains warm to the touch even after the fire … Read more

Fireplaces are a beautiful feature frames by a mantelpiece that automatically infuses your space with a sense of comfort and warmth. These mantelpieces can get expensive however due to the fact they they need to be appropriate to be in close contact with intense heat for extended periods of time. But never fear, there are … Read more

Fireplaces might be pragmatic design features, but the root of their design does not always stem from pure functionality. There is always an element of aesthetics at play that needs to be integrated with the surrounding environs. The traditional fireplace – with a mantle and chimney – is an essential part of most transitional homes. … Read more

The evolution of fireplace design has been a process in the making. From the rustic authenticity of a wood burning fireplace to the stand alone context of a bio ethanol fireplace and everything in between, we have had a lot of choices to contend with. Where a gas fireplace asks for a traditional mantle setting … Read more

When it comes to traditional fireplaces, the very core of their scheme comes from a proper design attention to the mantle. It is the largest and most obvious designated spot for meticulous detailing when it comes to fireplace design. Without it, the entire scheme might look incomplete, choppy and garish. Modern fireplace mantles come in … Read more

Most people are well aware of a fireplace, and instinctively know where to put it in terms of an interior context. But when someone would mention the term ‘media’ fireplace, there tends to be a lot of confusion. There are three known genres of fireplace – gas, electric and ventless. When you add media fireplace … Read more

Fireplace design has certainly evolved over the years. Where before we had just a stone masoned chimney with a hearth, now we have electric systems, dampers, vents, chimneys and so much more. A fireplace is not just a fireplace – it is the culmination of an entire style of interior design that you choose to … Read more

Fireplaces are both a paragon of functionality and aesthetics. Most of the times, however, they can be difficult to install, especially if you’re going for a rather dated extension. Bio ethanol fireplaces are pretty dominant in the modern market and contemporary design schemes, but nothing can beat the intimate coziness of a gas fireplace. Both … Read more

The Victorian era was a landmark of historical richness, especially when it came to architecture – there was so much going on in terms of design; an elaborate venture of artistic expression and sculptural design combined with aesthetics. Eventually, this historical landmark was bought to a very expressive end by the preliminary promotion of the … Read more

A more conventional way to design a fireplace has always been through stone, brick, and mortar. It was only recently, and not until the advent of industrial revolution that new materials were introduced in the words, and with that, the evolution of architectural and interior designing as we know it. There is no one standard … Read more

Glass has been used as a construction material for over more than a few centuries. Even before the advent of modern technology, when it was just a brittle material with shallow aesthetically amplified applications, there were quite a few formations for it. Now, with so much innovation in construction techniques and new ways to make … Read more

Home and hearth have been intertwined concepts for the better part of existence – still are, even though times are constantly changing, and so are the compatibility of both these ideas. A house, as a single residential entity has seen so much evolution when it comes to design bases, styles, elevations, and anatomy. Similar is … Read more

A gas fireplace is a simple advent that has been in use for quite a while now. Before electric heaters became all the rage, there was a small heating component that worked on gas – natural, or propane gas burner – and was available in small, non descriptive units that were definitely functional, but not … Read more

Fireplaces are usually one of the main focal point of any room, given that they are intricately connected to media walls. As such, they are usually inserted into feature walls alongside televisions, beautiful cabinetry, and other decorative features. However, the function of a fireplace is not only based on aesthetics, but also on pragmatics – … Read more