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Easter Mantel Decoration Ideas for Your Stone Fireplace Mantel
The Essential Parts of a Fireplace: A Comprehensive Guide to Design and Functionality
Cast Limestone vs Natural Limestone: A Comprehensive Guide
At Old World Stoneworks, we make our beautiful mantels and range hoods from manmade stone modeled after Indiana limestone. Also known as Bedford limestone, this type of natural stone is… Read More
Tips for Taking Care of Your Fireplace During the Off-Season
A fireplace is excellent for warming the home’s aesthetics and indoor temperatures. That last attribute makes fireplaces a common amenity for homeowners to use during the cold winter months. However,… Read More
Home Improvement Projects That Can Increase Your Home Value
Finding ways to increase a home’s value isn’t always easy because it often requires thinking of what potential buyers want. The right interior and exterior renovations around the house can… Read More
Ways To Create a Fireplace Focal Point With Your Overmantel
The overmantel is only one part of a fireplace setup, but it’s a part that you can use to your advantage in a big way. The aesthetic benefits of the… Read More
3 Reasons To Install a Fireplace in Your Home
Fireplaces are commonplace in homes. However, you shouldn’t install a fireplace solely because you see it in another house. First, consider what it brings to the space so you can… Read More
Precast vs. Cast Stone: What’s the Difference?
Fireplaces warm up a home, but you can make certain design choices that influence their aesthetics. You can lean into a natural stone texture, or you can move in a… Read More
3 Ways To Make Your Living Room Look More Luxurious
Your home may look nice, but does it lack the level of luxury you want? Every homeowner has their own personal taste. That said, everyone can still follow the same… Read More
Your Comprehensive Guide to Masonry vs Prefab Fireplace
Usually, you can tell at a glance whether a fireplace is masonry or prefab. While traditionalists love the aged character of a masonry fireplace, not every home is built with… Read More
Corner Fireplace Design
Designing around a small corner fireplace can be tricky. Arranging furniture and décor in a room with a corner fireplace often requires a thoughtful approach. While most homes today don’t… Read More
Introducing Our New Architectural Cast Stone Capabilities
We are happy to announce that Old World Stoneworks is now a full-scale manufacturer of architectural cast stone products Over the past 20 years, we have been a full-service manufacturer… Read More
Cast Stone Fireplace Overmantels That Wow
Incorporating a cast stone fireplace overmantel is the perfect way to add both visual interest and height to your living space. With its rich history and a wide variety of… Read More
10 Kitchen Range Hoods That Make a Statement
At Old World Stoneworks, we think a big, bold kitchen range hood makes a powerful statement. Here are 10 of our favorite kitchen range hood styles – some made by… Read More
Types of Stone Hearths
While the word “hearth” is often used interchangeably with “fireplace,” and is a great metaphor for family life, technically it means the floor of the fireplace that often extends into… Read More
European Designs: Cast Stone Fireplace Mantels
3 Inspiring Mid-Century Modern Fireplace & Mantel Designs
Range Hood Styles For Your Kitchen
Depending on the setup of your kitchen, one style of a kitchen range hood will probably work better than another. Whichever kind of kitchen range hood you install, your kitchen… Read More
Best Practices for Building Fires in Your Fireplace
Fires are cozy, welcoming, and remind many of us of holidays and beloved family traditions. But if built improperly, they can also be dangerous. As we head into fall, this… Read More
