Industrial Chic Hearths
Simple Forms and Stunning Materials Turn the Fireplace Into Fine Design
Man made fire in the dawn of the world, yes, but the search for the most inviting hearth persists even today. Originally a way to heat a room and cook food, a fireplace still provides a warming glow in a space. Today the fireplace is a warming central spot for gathering with friends and family, or cozying up on your own. It can even become a visual focal point for a room to grow around, especially when lit in the winter months.
We can have the style of hearth we want. No need to consign ourselves to overstated or traditional (or over-adorned) mantles. In this look at industrial-chic hearths, raw materials and simplicity are the order of the day. And this smoother pared-down take on fireplaces can transfer into many different dwelling styles. We can be merry, we can be warm by the fire in simple luxury.
We can have the style of hearth we want. No need to consign ourselves to overstated or traditional (or over-adorned) mantles. In this look at industrial-chic hearths, raw materials and simplicity are the order of the day. And this smoother pared-down take on fireplaces can transfer into many different dwelling styles. We can be merry, we can be warm by the fire in simple luxury.
Seen from all sides, this panoramic hearth warms from every angle in the room while adding a subtle room division.
This unusually shaped hearth flows with this overall room, still offering a low shelf for firewood and seating.
I adore this smooth blend of steel and brick, how the room offers a raw refinement.
This beautiful room blends light and dark so beautifully, and incorporates into the chic vibe the subtle firebox and even television.
Precious space is preserved by keeping this wall smooth and including only a small square for the fire. The stark fireplace in this smooth space becomes almost art.
This fireplace offers a similar effect, and the texture of the wall itself adds detail without clutter.
This fireplace adds amazing detail to an open, modern space without drawing too much attention to itself.
Chanel said to look in the mirror before going out, then take off one accessory off. This space adheres to the beauty of understatement.
I love how Houzz participant Favero added this to his ideabook and noted that what he liked about it was simply “the whole thing.” This whole space IS amazing in its simplified entirety—and that raised fire box adds the perfect touch.
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