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Create a cozy escape with these brick fireplace ideas. There's nothing quite as classic as a brick fireplace. The pinnacle of coziness, brick fireplaces provide a homey warmth to any room, no matter ...

A fireplace is often the focal point of a room, so you certainly want to be mindful of how to best decorate it. With that in mind, we have made a collection of 30 elegant mantel decor ideas to ...

The decor choices at Anthropologie's Holiday House will become hot trends this year. See all ten festive ideas and shop the ...

The middle section houses the fireplace, with a chimney to direct smoke and mesh doors to keep the fire contained. Two side structures provide spots to place outdoor decor, and the storage space ...

Keeping a fireplace safe and beautiful is key. Here are a few safety rules to follow whether your cleaning it, considering ...

Experts recommend keeping furniture at least 36 inches away from the fireplace to avoid a spark igniting object in your home. If you have stocking or other holiday decorations hanging from your ...