Kathleen Perkins, interior designer, real estate maven, stager, design concierge, and bathroom and kitchen specialist, has emerged as an expert and veteran design professional who has developed ...

Measure the area for the surround and the fireplace dimensions. Determine the exact top of the fireplace, because you’ll be setting a support slab across both sides of the surround to complete it. Dry ...

There's just something about fireplaces that adds a touch of cozy to a home. Maybe it's the crackle of the fire in the winter or decorating the mantelpiece with fresh flowers in the spring, but ...

“Anticlimactic” is the word best describing the white mantel over the boring beige tile of my cookie-cutter fireplace surround. Designers often refer to the fireplace as the focal point of the living ...

Your fireplace is one of the biggest focal points of the room. This DIY fireplace surround project will make it stand out even more, by covering the entire wall with similar stone. The project is ...

When it comes to thrifting furniture, the options are truly endless — and that doesn't just mean with readymade items. Buying vintage and antique furniture is an amazing way to get a curated and ...

How can I remove a truly horrendous fireplace without causing havoc to the decor? l Support fireplace by wedging a length of timber between top (mantel) and floor. Cast-iron surrounds are often ...

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