Category Archives: For Interior Designers

26 November 2015 ideas for refacing your fireplace

Ideas for Refacing Your Fireplace

The fireplace is the natural focal point of any room, and is the logical place to gather with family or to entertain friends. But what if your fireplace doesn’t match your personal style? Maybe you moved into a house with a dated fireplace, or have outgrown a fireplace you used to love. Either way, it’s time for a makeover. At Old World Stoneworks, we believe your fireplace should bring you nothing but joy. Here are some of our ideas for refacing your fireplace and falling in love with it all over again. Continue reading →

19 November 2015 fall mantel family photos thanksgiving

Decorating Your Mantel for Thanksgiving

Changing your mantel décor with the season is a fun and meaningful way to acknowledge the passing of time and the year’s special occasions. At Old World Stoneworks, fall is our favorite time to light a cozy fire and decorate the mantel. Thanksgiving is the season of harvest and family, and your mantel can easily reflect that. Use the colors and themes of the season, combined with your unique style and preferences, to create a special Thanksgiving mantel display for you and your family. Be sure to balance vertical and horizontal elements, and a pleasing array of shapes. Here are a few ideas to inspire you. Continue reading →

05 November 2015

Fireplaces for All-Season Rooms

What separates an all-season room from a sunroom? Climate control. While a sunroom is pleasant only when temperatures are moderate, the right heating and cooling options keep your all-season room as enjoyable in December as it is in June. And what is absolutely the most pleasurable and romantic way to heat a room? You guessed it: a fireplace. Continue reading →

29 October 2015 Cast Stone Small Fireplace

Fireplace Tips and Ideas for Small Spaces

Fireplaces are a great addition to any room, big or small. Since they can be architecturally overwhelming in small rooms, there are ways to incorporate them into a floor plan with minimal square feet. No room should be denied a fireplace and we have tips on how to choose and decorate around fireplaces in small spaces.
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25 September 2015 designing a room based on pet

A Dog Lover’s Dream: Designing a High-End Room for Pet-Friendly Homes

Does your pet rule your household? Other pet-lovers would probably agree that sometimes you design your room around your pet’s needs, whether that is their bed, their basket of toys or stairs to climb onto the couch and onto your lap. Our furry friends are an important part of our lives and our home is just as much theirs as it is ours. In the U.S., 68% of households, or 82.5 million, included at least one pet in 2012, according to the American Pet Products Association, up from 62%, or 72.9 million, in 2010. Spending is hitting highs as well. In 2012, $53.33 billion was spent on pets, up from $41.2 billion five years prior. Continue reading →

06 August 2015 Downdraft range hood

The Range of Range Hoods

Fill your kitchen with delicious aromas without the grease, heat, moisture and smoke. Range hoods can save your cabinets and walls over time from the stickier side effects of cooking. They’re also great for odor removal and ventilation. When you’re thinking about adding or replacing a range hood, there are several different types to keep in mind that may be better for your home than others.

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30 July 2015 Florentine

Ways to Upgrade a Kitchen

So you’re thinking about updating your kitchen. The upgrade options you have can be as little as changing the light switch plates on your walls to as large as installing a new stone range hood or replacing your sink. Your kitchen is a gathering place for friends and family alike and where you likely spend a lot of your time with loved ones so any change you make should be something both you and your children will love. A small change can make a big difference and a big addition can simply bring a room together. However drastic your makeover, we have some ideas to get your creative senses going. 

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10 February 2015 Valentines Day Fireplace Mantel Decor

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 Valentine’s Day is known for. Whether you are sharing the love during this special day with your family, friends or significant others, create an air of romance and warmth at the most inviting space in your home—around your fireplace.
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29 January 2015 Sarah Jessica Parker's Fireplace

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 touch of luxury they bring to every room. Celebrities and other famous personalities have recognized the big difference that comes with making a small change like upgrading their fireplace or mantel. See some of these famous fireplaces below and learn how you can recreate a similar look the affordable way.

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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 of Old World Stoneworks’ most popular item from our Mantels collection –  ‘The Avalon Fireplace‘ has been used in a makeover project.

So when we heard from our friend Kathy Banak from Authentic Homes about a home transformation that she had just completed, we were very excited to learn more about it.

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11 December 2014 trish-johnson-interiors-logo

Best of 2014: Trish Johnson

This is the second post for our Best of 2014 Campaign. Over the past year, Old World Stoneworks has worked with some great people and we wanted to show our appreciation. With that being said, we chose the best Architects, Designers, and Builders we’ve worked with in 2014. The following interviews will showcase some of the people we’ve worked with and how they contribute to building such beautiful homes and buildings.

This marks our second edition of our Best of 2014 Campaign. We interviewed Trish Johnson, Owner of Trish Johnson Interiors, llc. She specializes in residential design with a background in real estate. She is one of the best in the business!

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19 November 2014 Halloween decorated fireplace mantel

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 air; and family and friends gather for Thanksgiving in a room that hopefully welcomes them with vibrant, warm and rich colors of the new season.

And if you’re looking to spruce up your home for the upcoming holiday season, the fireplace mantel is an excellent place to begin creating your decorating theme! So go ahead and curl up with a hot cup of apple cider, and join us for some beautiful and inspiring ideas to help you decorate your fireplace mantel for Thanksgiving.

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14 July 2014 fireplace surround

Harmonious Living: Your TV and a Fireplace Surround

Today almost all rooms actually used in a house have a TV. Lets face it, if there is no TV people do not use that room. Many times the fireplace surround is the focal point of a room. The sofa and chairs are gathered around it. So, where do you put the TV? Sometimes the only option is over the fireplace. The key is to plan ahead. However, many times the TV looks like an after thought. Here are some suggestions on how to make the two work together harmoniously.

Remember Scale, Scale, Scale.  Scale is obviously important.  Save the giant screen for a media room.  You do not need your beautiful fireplace surround lost as the TV overpowers the room.

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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 some of the examples below from Houzz and Pinterest. Then, let us know of any special places you’ve seen a beautiful and memorable fireplace installation. Visit us on Houzz or Pinterest to see even more examples.
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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.