House Beautiful Fireplaces

With beautiful photographic inspirations and the help of world-renowned architects and designers, it’s easy to choose the perfect fireplace. This visual portfolio presents traditional, modern, and site-specific fireplaces. They range from simple to ornate, and decorative to practical, with beautifully carved wood mantles, rustic timbered chimneypieces, whitewashed brick surrounds, whimsical adobes, vintage adornments, and state-of-the-art metal facades. The design section includes suggestions for furniture placement, lighting, and firewood storage, while the decorating section addresses furnishings on or around the mantelpiece. Each image offers an ingenious solution to fireplace design for any decor.