Settle in around these contemporary fireplace designs. Photography by Mike Van Tassell A fireplace is a constant in many people's dream home wishlist. It's a timeless element that can create storybook ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - ALL SHORES - While many homeowners enjoy a fire in their wood-burning fireplace, they don't enjoy the work involved. Chopping wood and cleaning the chimney of ashes and soot are ...

A mantel, be it bold or traditional, provides a glowing focal point for your living room, bedroom or patio. Here, designers ...

If you've had a fireplace in your home at some point, you know how hard it is to live without one. While their original use was functional, today's fireplaces go far beyond keeping you warm (although ...

While historically the fireplace was a place of utility — to cook, stay warm, and provide light — its function has evolved from one of mere practicality to becoming a focal point of the home. It's ...

A crackling fireplace, a cozy chair, a great book and a piping hot mug of coffee... can you think of a better way to spend those leisurely winter afternoons? If you are planning to create your own ...

As cold winter dawns upon us, Ahram Online shares insights with designers Ghada Ali and Soha Magdy on home fireplaces with modern architectural styles. Home fireplaces are undergoing a marked ...

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