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.
Gather around the hearth! Old House Journal’s ideas for mantel design and decoration, including mantel restoration, mantel scarves, reproduction fireplaces and more.
A bland and damaged surround is remade with a period tile installation—and the fireplace becomes a stylish focal point.
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.
Technology, fittings, and finery to warm the hearth, the room, and thee
Design ideas for an informal and beautiful vintage mantel.
From simple to dramatic, here’s a look at holiday mantels by period and style.
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.
The fireplace, like the staircase, is a focal point and key element of style.
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