Fireplace / Mantels

This mountain home plan features a loaded upper level with laundry, bedrooms and a playroom as well. It is available in many versions.Approaching the front porch entry, you are drawn into rustic elegance beneath soaring timber trusses framing 8'-high glass doors. A true mountain craftsman facade, this home plan features ornate gabled peaks, various roof pitches and a decorative single dormer.Upon entry into the home, a 16' foyer and adjacent dining room greet guests. With a built-in…

Outdoor fireplaces bring comfort and warmth to your deck or patio, allowing you to use the space in cooler weather and after dark. Whether made of stone, brick, or other material, these structures also form a dramatic focal point. Give your backyard a sophisticated update and a cozy glow with these outdoor fireplace ideas.

Indoor Outdoor Fireplace - 2002 Street of Dreams home by O'Neill Design Associates

Use these fireplace ideas to add interest and warmth to any setting. Whether you're remodeling an old fireplace or starting from scratch, these fireplace decorating pictures are full of inspiration.

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Back in 2008, interior designer Katie Stassi made news when she was named one of domino magazine’s Top Ten Designers. Her house in Houston, which she totally renovated and decorated, was an internet sensation and placed her on the national design scene, which attracted domino, amongst others. Before the days of Pinterest, photographs of her house would have been some of the most pinned pics of the year, no doubt. There was a tremendous buzz about Katie’s work, and the projects and accolades…

In this easy and cheap DIY you will use whitewash paint to transform your living room. These 3 easy steps will brighten up your home in just a few hours!

Today I am thrilled to present an interview with Donna Talley, Regional Editor and Producer for Meredith Publications. Donna is one of the t...

A reader named Peggy wrote me about her talented sister Kelly Mittleman, an award-winning designer in Connecticut. For one of her recent projects, she converted what had been old horse stables into a “music barn” that her client can jam out in with his musician friends.The homeowner and his friends get together once a week to rock out in the barn.Kelly is a …

Here’s the design story of our Chestnut Hill Family room renovation. When our clients first came to us their family room furnishings were a collection of randoms and hand-me-downs. An old sofa, an assortment of uncomfortable chairs and a rug … Continue reading →

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