STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - ALL SHORES - While many homeowners enjoy a fire in their wood-burning fireplace, they don't enjoy the work involved. Chopping wood and cleaning the chimney of ashes and soot are ...

Even when not in use, a fireplace is a focal point of whatever space it occupies. Decorative yet functional, cozy yet sleek, a modern take on the traditional hearth offers the best of both worlds when ...

While historically the fireplace was a place of utility — to cook, stay warm, and provide light — its function has evolved from one of mere practicality to becoming a focal point of the home. It's ...

As cold winter dawns upon us, Ahram Online shares insights with designers Ghada Ali and Soha Magdy on home fireplaces with modern architectural styles. Home fireplaces are undergoing a marked ...

And while your fireplace might be the prime spot to cozy up, hearth and home (to borrow an old aphorism) obviously go hand-in ...

If you've had a fireplace in your home at some point, you know how hard it is to live without one. While their original use was functional, today's fireplaces go far beyond keeping you warm (although ...

A crackling fireplace, a cozy chair, a great book and a piping hot mug of coffee... can you think of a better way to spend those leisurely winter afternoons? If you are planning to create your own ...

A fireplace is always a cozy addition to your space, whether you’re building a home or a commercial office space. The right modern fireplace design can provide a stunning centerpiece to the room. If ...