Decorating Materials & Supplies

Tile surrounding the fireplace provides a striking design element for a variety of decorating styles. The wide selection of tiles available means nearly anyone can find an option that blends well...

Fireplaces are nice to have on a cold winter day, and having a fireplace insert keeps the logs in place and looks great too. But if your fireplace insert is rusting, the aesthetics come into...

When designing a look for your fireplace, you're no longer between a rock and a hard place, given the many faux stone choices available. Faux stone is also known as manufactured stone, cultured...

Travertine is a type of natural stone that develops over time when minerals are deposited on the earth's surface by rivers, hot springs and geysers. For example, large deposits of travertine can...

There are a few ways to go about customizing a stone fireplace. You can come up with the design yourself by researching the materials and techniques that are available in your area; you can bring...

Seems like a big waste to throw away those used long fireplace matches.. Bet you, like a lot of us, just toss them in the fire when you use them to start your newspaper…and use more to light it...

A fireplace surrounded by tile is simple, efficient and easy to clean. However, many people neglect their fireplaces. Maybe it is because there are just too many options for tiling a fireplace...

Purchasing fireplace andirons was once a critical decision before moving to a house. When wood provided the only source for household heat and the fireplace functioned as an important part of food...

To decorate a fireplace mantle may be the same as decorating the focal point of your living room or family room. Decorating a fireplace mantle gives you the ability to express your personality...

The fireplace mantle is an excellent place to add a few decorations; it makes the mantle more interesting and provides the illusion that the room is bigger. To leave the mantle bare will not only...

Just having a fireplace doesn't make it a great focal point; sometimes they need upgrading and maintenance to bring it to the next level. With a few steps, you can make your boring fireplace a...

There are so many options when choosing a design for your fireplace. I have done a ton of different design using stone, cultured stone, brick, and wood, as well as granite and tile. This article...

A fireplace is an important focal point in a home. A fireplace can even sell a home faster compared to one with none. Whether you live in a cold place or in a place that has fewer cold days, a...