Many of us live in situations where there is no venting for fireplaces. Most condominiums, apartments, and lofts are built with this standard. Further, you many want to have a fireplace installed in a room after you have had your home built or purchased second hand. For example, a fireplace in the bedroom would be a great after thought, but may be too expensive in terms of remodeling costs. Here are four examples of fireplaces that are vent free and thus do not need the traditional way to send air outside. These products run on fanola fuel and are thus, totally safe. Fanola fuel is clean burning and does not produce acrid smelling smoke. Each fireplace is constructed of glass, anthracite, and stainless steel. These products can be found here.
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With inspiration from the 19th and 20th century archetypes, designers Jamie Brown and Jeffrey M. Swiggart set out to develop a fine furniture collection for Manheim-Ruseau which borrows from the European movements and encompass styles of Art Deco and intricately carved interpretations of English, French and Italian antiques. One of my favorite pieces from the Revisions collection is the Menville Daybed that features Mahogany with Gilt accents. This day bed looks like one of those pieces that may not get used a lot but it will definitely add a nice touch of class to any traditional interior décor. The entire Revisions collection by Manheim-Ruseau includes arrangements in beautiful hardwoods, and comprises tables, seating, and accent pieces. W 41.1/2" x L 96" x H 40" COM 14 yards
I am always a fan of the past and like pieces where the past can be worked into the present. For that reason "retro" design furniture grabs my attention. La Gondola is a leather sofa that gained my attention as such. La Gondolo is constructed of leather and a wood base. There are other upholstery options available to include mohair, linen, ultra suede, wool, and hide. Measurements: 32" x 84" x 32". Available at DesignLush.
Posted by John, in Sofas.
Winter is just around the corner and soon you will be gathered around the fire pit to stay warm at your next backyard gathering. Here are a few fire pits that not only serve a practical purpose, they look pretty good too. All available for quick ship from Firepits.com
The 40 inch Rubbed Bronze Fire Pit / Fire Bowl with attractive filigree design offers steel construction, easy-lift spark arrestor, and steel grate for improved airflow for nice rustic addition to your patio setting 25"H $169.00
The SoJo Kokopelli measures 31 inches and offers a cool decorative series of characters on the side. This fun little fire pit is made of 3mm cold rolled steel with a natural rust finish. The Kokopelli fire pit includes a stainless steel spark screen, cooking grill, fire poker, and a vinyl cover. 13.5" H $269
The 34-Inch Milano Mosaic Fire Pit / Table with cover will provide beauty and decorative flair to your outdoor area. The Mosaic Fire Pit is crafted of sturdy 5mm gauge steel with a mesh steel cover, while a durable steel construction and granite tile offers protection against weather conditions and a great place to set you drinks when its not in use. A protective cover, spark screen, poker tool, and a sturdy grate are also included. 20.5" H $319
The first things you usually notice when you walk into someone's home for the first time are the furnishings and accessories, but the architectural elements that surround these items also help to define your perception of the space. The most common architectural elements are baseboard (which goes around the room at the base of the floor) and, if you're lucky, crown molding to finish out the top of the wall. Other than that, you are left with neutral colored walls with some kind of texture. Sadly, one of the most important elements usually goes unnoticed unless there is something wrong with it. This article will focus on flooring, specifically hard flooring like stone, wood, tile, etc. Carpet falls under soft flooring and will not be covered in this article.
This custom home has tons of architectural detailing, way too much to cover in one article, but this is an excellent example of how the detailing can create a space that is an absolute knockout.
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