The space above your fireplace is always going to be a focal point, so here, designers pick their favorite ways to decorate overmantle areas ...

Winter may be the season when your fireplace naturally gets the most attention. If you're lucky enough to have a working one, then lighting a fire is the perfect cozy antidote to plunging temperatures ...

As twinkling lights glow and stockings line the mantel, the fireplace becomes the heart of your home’s Christmas charm. With an electric fireplace, you can still capture all the warmth and wonder of ...

Pennsylvania farmhouses offer the perfect backdrop for Halloween decorating with their rustic charm and historic character. Mantels become natural focal points for seasonal displays, drawing the eye ...

Nothing says Montana chalet quite like a stunning fireplace with a rustic mantel as its crown jewel. These architectural elements do more than just frame your hearth, they anchor the entire room and ...

A new literary prize in memory of author Dame Hilary Mantel has been set up to champion new writers. The Hilary Mantel Prize for Fiction is being launched on the third anniversary of her death after ...

Maybe you have an ornate mantel wrapped in marble and intricate millwork, or perhaps you’re working with a charming, timeworn brick surround—either way, having a fireplace (working or not!) in your ...