How to Lay Tile on a Fireplace HearthDear Tim: My wife and I want to remodel the dated fireplace inour living room. We recently put...carter, tim
Step 6: Add design.Now it’s time to get creative. It’s time to decorate your corner fireplace using decorative molding, faux tiling, paint, and more. If you think your dream of building a fireplace in your home is too far-fetched, think again. Electric fireplaces not only bring us c...
Last weekend we spent ALL DAY Saturday on our fireplace. It took us about 10.5 hours total, but it was so worth it. We starting by preparing the walls and laying the flagstone hearth. First we had to prep the walls for the AirStone we were going to be using. I took all 3 kids wi...
Paint and prime it separately. We also decided to install crown molding around the top of the fireplace and molding between the hearth and the floor. The crown molding was painted before installation as well. Let the molding dry. Step 7: Install the molding After the molding dries, install ...
Kitchen backsplashes are featured in home fashion news of late; what better place to install tile that truly pops? Luxe bathrooms are also trending now, and a handmade tile vanity top would add just the right note. For the living room or den, tile yourfireplacesurround and/or hearth. Anoth...
(right) were designed byJean-Michel Frankfor the Argentine firm Comte. The 1930sFrits Henningsensettee is covered in aHolland & Sherrymohair, the chairs next to the fireplace are 18th-century Gustavian, the circa-1950 Sphere cocktail table and lamp are byJean Royère, and the 1930s table (...
5. Gather Around the Hearth The fireplace is a natural gathering place as everyone cozies up around the fire. If you’re lucky enough to have one, ensure it’s a focal point with comfortable seating centering on the hearth. Then, decorate your mantel with seasonal additions like thisfoxy fa...
A fireplace is still the center of the home, but instead of being rustic and ornate, it's stripped to its essence of firebox and hearth. Lighting can also add contemporary flair. Recessed lights, track lighting, and tapered torchères add drama to the space as they spotlight log trusses ...
Balancing decor is one of the most elementary essentials of decorating. And is something we need to think about when we decorate a mantel! Balance is not always symmetry! Think of a scale! Balanced is when the things placed on one side of the scale is equal or almost equal to the other...
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