Fireplace Favorites
"I don't believe anything can do as much for a room as a glowing fire in an attractive fireplace. Men and dogs love an open fire - they show good sense. It is the heart of any room and should be kindled on the slightest provocation."
-Dorothy Draper
I've been collecting some of my favorite fireplace images since the week I discovered Houzz.com. Now that I'm in the crisp autumn/cozy cabin frame of mind, I think I should finally post it before it gets too out of control.
Whether it's gas fired, contains a woodstove, or is a video of flames on the TV screen, a fireplace adds a feeling of home and comfort. Design choices around fireplaces include:
-A wide variety of materials for the hearth, chimney, and facade
-To add a mantle or not to add a mantle
-Size and scale as it relates to the room
-Whether to punch it through to another room and/or to use the chimney for other fireplaces
-Glass doors and/or screen selection. Also selecting the right tools if your fireplace is wood burning
-Fuel - will it be wood, gas, electric, a combo?
-Whether or not to add built-ins around the hearth
-How to style the mantle
Here is a SLEW of my favorite fireplaces on Houzz. If you see one that isn't featured in this collection that you love, please point me to it in the comments section!
-Dorothy Draper
I've been collecting some of my favorite fireplace images since the week I discovered Houzz.com. Now that I'm in the crisp autumn/cozy cabin frame of mind, I think I should finally post it before it gets too out of control.
Whether it's gas fired, contains a woodstove, or is a video of flames on the TV screen, a fireplace adds a feeling of home and comfort. Design choices around fireplaces include:
-A wide variety of materials for the hearth, chimney, and facade
-To add a mantle or not to add a mantle
-Size and scale as it relates to the room
-Whether to punch it through to another room and/or to use the chimney for other fireplaces
-Glass doors and/or screen selection. Also selecting the right tools if your fireplace is wood burning
-Fuel - will it be wood, gas, electric, a combo?
-Whether or not to add built-ins around the hearth
-How to style the mantle
Here is a SLEW of my favorite fireplaces on Houzz. If you see one that isn't featured in this collection that you love, please point me to it in the comments section!