Fireplaces

Change the fireplace with a three-part renovation idea---include the surround (the exterior wall around the firebox opening), the mantle and the hearth to create a complete remodeling. Consider...

Mantels can be simple or elaborate, depending on the style of your home and the effort and expense you want to invest in creating your mantel. You can choose to construct a mantel entirely from...

A corner fireplace is designed to save space and it also has a unique look. The corner fireplace is usually flush against the wall and built on a flat diagonal that intersects the two walls on...

A fireplace and mantel design is usually the focal point of a room. Use a mantel to further define the shape of the fireplace or as a place to highlight special objects, photos or artwork. Create...

Fireplace mantels are the crowning top to every fireplace, and for two or more fireplaces, making them all look the same will keep your fireplaces looking symmetrical and stylish. This basic...

The first step is to lay out the design. Determine the length and height of the mantel and the shape and materials to use. Many mantels are built using oak or even pine boards, which can be...

Nothing lends a sense of comfort to a home like a fireplace with an attractive fireplace mantel and a blazing fire within. Once the primary means of heating a home during the cold months, these...

A fireplace makes a room feel so warm and cozy, even when there is no fire going in it. Pull the look of your room together by matching the right hearth and mantel for a unified color or theme....

A mantel above the fireplace adds style and beauty to the fireplace and to the room. Mantels come in many shapes, sizes and materials. You can buy a new mantel, build your own or find an antique...