Fireplace & Mantel

Gather around the hearth! Old House Journal’s ideas for mantel design and decoration, including mantel restoration, mantel scarves, reproduction fireplaces and more.

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Fireplace & Mantel

Creating an Art Tile Fireplace

A bland and damaged surround is remade with a period tile installation—and the fireplace becomes a stylish focal point.

Fireplace & Mantel

Like the staircase, a mantel is a prominent millwork element that may define the style of the house, if not its date. If yours is original and fits the house, wonderful! Be respectful in any upgrading.

Fireplace & Mantel

Arts & Crafts Winter Heating Options

Technology, fittings, and finery to warm the hearth, the room, and thee

Fireplace & Mantel

An Artful Vintage Mantel

Design ideas for an informal and beautiful vintage mantel.

Fireplace & Mantel

6 Tips for Historic Holiday Mantels

From simple to dramatic, here’s a look at holiday mantels by period and style.

Fireplace & Mantel

Victorian Mantel Scarves

They still make Victorian mantel scarves.

Fireplace & Mantel

Decorative Fireboards

In search of a clever way to seal up fireplaces during warm weather, early homeowners came up with a delightful form of decoration that’s still with us today.

Fireplace & Mantel

Hearth & Home

The fireplace, like the staircase, is a focal point and key element of style.

Fireplace & Mantel

The Latest in Fireplace Inserts

Four fireplace inserts that will give you comfort and efficiency without sacrificing the beauty of flame.

Fireplace & Mantel

The History of the Fireplace

The fireplace is a sparkling focal point in historic homes.

Fireplace & Mantel

Anatomy of a Historic Fireplace

Architect Benjamin Walbert designs beautiful mantels modeled after the past.

Fireplace & Mantel

3 Steps for Tiling a Fireplace

A scrapbook of fireplace surrounds from the Victorian and Arts & Crafts eras sparks ideas for today. Also, important steps to take before installation.