Have you been neglecting your fireplace this past year? Well, it's time to give it some long overdue attention! And, no, I'm not talking about changing the picture above the mantel. I'm talking about a full overhaul.
There are lots of great new products available these days to make the most of your room's overlooked focal point. Whether you have a wood-burning fireplace,
gas logs or
ethanol, you'll want to make the coziest place in your home look inviting. Here are some of our favorite products to fire up your fireplace.
Add warmth to your traditional hearth with these stylish accessories.
From top left, clockwise: First up is this beautiful
Rustic Botanical Fireplace Screen, $149, Crate & Barrel -- Who said fireplace screens had to be boring?; This
Resin Tealights Fireplace Log is for the fireplace non-user. It's a great alternative to a fire with some romance and a little light. $99.99 at Bellacor; I love that this
Fireplace Tool Set With Log Basket pulls double duty as a log holder and fireplace tools set -- $51 at Amazon; This very traditional
Belton 5-Piece Fireplace Tool Set will sparkle next to your bricks, $99, Ballard Designs; I love the old school outdoor look of this
Oversized Woven Log Holder, $119, Pottery Barn; Finally, this peacock-like
Ornate Fan Fireplace Screen will transform your fireplace into a well-deserved focal point in your room, $131.99, Walmart.
Check out some modern options after the jump.
Maximize your modern style by extending it to your fireplace.
From top left, clockwise: This is just like the log tealight holder from above, but with a modern twist:
Contemporary Tealight Fireplace Screen, $59.99, Target; The sleek
Napa Forge Silver Modern Fireplace Tool Set isn't imposing or bulky, $129.95, eFireplaceStore; Cradle your firewook in this modern
Chimo Rounded Basket, $207 at Unicahome; This screen will hide anything unsightly and freshen up your fireplace:
Uniflame Single Panel Curved Fireplace Screen, $122, Gaslog Guys; A bit more pricey, this clear
Modernist Fireplace Screen doesn't hide anything but just offers some extra protection, $359, Nova68; You can make your firewood a piece of art with this
Wood Basket, $359, PureModern.
Now that you know how to make your fireplace equipped for use this winter -- or just how to make it look pretty -- it's time to break out that hot chocolate, those warm slippers and a good book for some much-needed relaxation!
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great reading nook -- check out what we came up with!
