It has been incredibly cold around here the past couple of days. So, I thought we could start the week off with warm thoughts and a look at some splendid fireplaces along with a few tips on how to make the most of these focal points.
{images 1&2 via better homes and gardens | 3 via thomas hamel | 4 via lonny | 5 jake curtis via house to home}
Oh, I wish I had a (working) fireplace too where I could warm up in this cold weather. Especially love the one with the chunky black mantle.
a fireplace really is the perfect place to stay warm. it was so cold here this monrning!
That’s one thing I miss due to apartment living – a fireplace. Cozy cozy
I luv contemporary looking fireplaces, ours is a bit traditional and hubby hides the sledgehammer so traditional it stays; actually either way I do love my fireplace …. I agree it was soooo cold yesterday that throwing a few logs to the fire made a perfect weekend 🙂
As I sit waiting for today’s snow to fall, these all look so lovely. Our fireplace is broken (#gasfireplacefail) so it’s nice to daydream about a roaring fire. Ah, warmer already.
I absolutely LOVE fireplaces…that’s going to be a big deciding factor when I’m purchasing a house. These all look so warm and inviting.
Ooooh to have a fireplace. I dream of having one in my home everyday during this cold winter! These pics make me think I might have to invest for next winter! Cool homes too, thanks for sharing!
These are all lovely fireplaces. The last one is my favorite! Love the red artwork, too!
Jessie
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Yes, those of you with fireplaces (even those not working properly at the moment), are Big Luckies.
I wanted a fireplace in my condo but that certainly wasn’t happening! And what exactly is cold in your CA standards? We have a nice chilly mid 20s this week….
Oh how I wish I was snuggled in front of the fire right now! Especially if it was the fireplace with the intricate mosaic tiles – I don’t think I have ever seen that idea before, it’s gone straight into the inspiration folder!