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Category Archives: Cast Stone Fireplace Surrounds

Increase the value of your home with stone fireplace surrounds from Old World Stoneworks, manufacturers of cast stone fireplace mantels, surrounds, and cast stone range hoods.

10 February 2015

Decoration Inspiration: Valentine’s Day 2015 Edition

Valentine's Day Inspired Decor Although February is the month of hearts, chocolates and flowers, you can still achieve a warm and cozy feel without the feminine or pink decorations that… Read More

29 January 2015

Famous Celebrity Fireplaces

Famous Fireplaces All fireplaces are created equal but they are each unique in their own way. One thing cast stone fireplaces and cast stone mantels have in common is the… Read More

27 January 2015

Before and After: Avalon fireplace surround from Kathy Banak with Authentic Home

It is always awe-inspiring when designers use their magic to create a beautiful living space for the whole family to enjoy. And even more so, when you learn that one… Read More

18 December 2014

5 Easy Tips For a Unique Mantel – Christmas Edition

Christmas is a magical time, with traditional holiday decor that's glittery, cozy and jolly enough to put a smile on your face! And if you have a fireplace at home,… Read More

19 November 2014

Thanksgiving Ideas to Decorate your Mantel

It’s that time of the year again - the holidays are just around the corner; dry leaves begin to crunch under your boots as you walk in the crisp evening… Read More

06 November 2014

Eleven stores and counting for the la Madeleine Country French Café

For centuries, the fireplace has served as both the visual focal point and the communal center of a room. It’s where family and friends come together and share everything —… Read More

21 August 2014

How To Measure For Your New Fireplace Surround

Measuring for your new fireplace surround is actually quite easy. At Old World Stoneworks, we understand the importance of precision when crafting our custom fireplaces, mantels, and kitchen range hoods… Read More

21 May 2014

La Madeleine Project

Starting in 2013, Old World Stoneworks has had the honor of providing our cast stone fireplace mantels for six new la Madeleine Country French Cafe projects. These locations include… Read More

27 March 2014

Before and after: Amhurst fireplace mantel

A homeowner in New Hope, PA was kind enough to document the arrival and installation of our Amhurst cast stone fireplace mantel and #10 overmantel that we wanted to share… Read More

19 March 2014

5 Unique Cast Stone Fireplace Installations to Inspire You This Spring

Think fireplaces are just for family rooms? We’ve compiled a list of five unique cast stone fireplaces from Old World Stoneworks to inspire you this spring! Take a look at… Read More

04 March 2014

Meet our new partner: Mason-Lite

Mason-Lite has been a premier provider of modular masonry fireplaces since 2005. Mason-Lite fireplaces are available in 17 model variations of sizes ranging from 33" up to 63". These modular concrete fire… Read More

29 January 2014

Our Fremont mantel now with a squared opening

Our Fremont mantel is quite a flexible mantel to work with. Examples of this include a previous blog entry where we have shown just how well it mates up with… Read More

18 December 2013

Holiday gatherings

The holidays are upon us, a time for family and friends to gather together and celebrate, to reflect and to be thankful. Hopefully your houses are built, your renovations are… Read More

20 November 2013

Our Rothton fireplace mantel found it’s perfect match in a Valor

Rarely do we get to see one of our mantels in your home once they leave our factory so when an email such as the following shows up it's always… Read More

16 October 2013

Increase the value of your home with a stone fireplace mantel

Wilshire fireplace mantel - room by Sherlock Homes of Aspen Ask an appraiser what they look for when determining the market value of your home and you'll… Read More

02 October 2013

Create a warm and inviting space with our contemporary line of mantels

Manhattan fireplace mantel Sleek, clean, streamlined lines are often thought of as cold and uninviting but as these beautiful rooms show our contemporary line of mantels… Read More

04 September 2013

The most common firebox types

When it comes to choosing a firebox you have a choice of the three most common options. The original, centuries old design is a masonry firebox where a mason actually builds… Read More

02 August 2013

Hesitant about ordering? Don’t be.

"Mike, I must say ordering such an item, sight unseen or not tangible it was a bit concerning. You handled everything so professionally. We were able to add a hearth… Read More

31 July 2013

Featured Dallas, Texas Customer – Amhurst Cast Stone Fireplace Mantel Installation

We love this family room with our Amhurst Cast Stone Fireplace Mantel as a central focus point.

: Old World Stoneworks Amhurst Cast Stone Fireplace Mantel

02 July 2013

Full-Length Installation Video

We produced an installation tutorial video for installers and stone masons to use. You can watch it too, and get an idea of what the process will be like in… Read More