Black + White

Keeping things modern and sparse doesn’t mean it has to be boring. Here, this chic living room features bright white walls, neutral furnishings, and a sleek fireplace of ebony veneer and matte black granite.

Reclaimed Rustic

This stunning fireplace was constructed from reclaimed wood, adding a big dose of warmth and drama, while staying true to the rustic, shabby chic style of the room.

Budget-Friendly: Add a Striking Mantle

This fireplace, seen on HGTV’s Fixer Upper, has a wooden mantle that brings warm tones into this space and draws attention to the living room’s main feature, the fireplace.

Contrasting Colors

Painting the fireplace surround a complementary shade of slate gray makes it a subtle focal point in this cozy family room.

Chic Screen

Something as small as a new fireplace screen can really dress-up the look of this important living room feature.

Budget-Friendly: Chic Screen

Something as small as a new fireplace screen can really dress-up the look of this important living room feature.

Eco-Friendly Heating

Today’s wood burning appliances are incredibly efficient, producing plenty of heat to warm your home, meaning you can use less of the fossil-fueled energy supply. Some of the latest models even make it possible to distribute the heat from the appliance throughout the home using existing ductwork. In addition, when you burn wood, you are using a source that has a zero carbon footprint. Some top-of-the-line wood burning appliances produce such a small amount of emissions, they qualify as smokeless heat sources. Wood is a sustainable energy source, unlike fossil fuels.

Creating a Romantic Setting

Sitting in front of a fire with the person you love, perhaps sipping wine, can be very romantic. Few features in the home offer an instant potentially dreamy escape, like a fireplace. Parents who have trouble finding a babysitter can enjoy a romantic fireside atmosphere, without having to go anywhere.

Cozy Fires

No other type of heating appliance offers the kind of cozy warmth that you can only get from a fire. Whether you have an open hearth, a fireplace insert, a wood stove, or a pellet stove, you can watch the fire dancing as the outside cold melts away. Fireplaces offer a cheerful place to gather around crackling flames with family and friends, to pull up in a favorite chair and read a good book, and enjoy countless other favorite indoor activities.

Selling Point

Fireplaces are favorite amenities that most buyers consider a plus when searching for a new home. These creature comforts add an extra touch of architectural vitality to a house, inside and out.