Newsletter Archives: May 2015
Keep Warm With Our 10% Discount on Overmantels Through June!
We have the perfect way for you to make an inviting space where you can cozy up with family and friends for a fun night in. Overmantels (or trumeaux in French) are the luxurious addition to any fireplace; they add style and serve as the perfect architectural frame to your favorite piece of art, family photos and more.
Our many styles of overmantels may be used with any of our mantels. We won’t let the bouts of strange weather sweeping the United States keep us from helping you add a luxurious touch to your home; unwind next to your favorite decoration, memorabilia or anything else by adding an overmantel above your fireplace, and best of all, at a 10% discount through the month of June.
From classic to traditional or modern to contemporary, we have an overmantel to fit for your style. Contact us today to get started on this beautiful addition to your space.
Expert Tip: How to prepare your fireplace for Spring
Removing soot from your fireplace is one of the first steps to prepare your home for spring and the coming of summer this month. It may sound like an arduous task but the right natural cleaners for your fireplace can make the job that much easier.
Stone Fireplaces
Pores, cracks and crevasses in stone are the perfect home for oily residue and soot. Keep your fireplace or gas stove clean well into summer by cleaning the firebox or stone range hood with a natural cleaner. Before you start, protect nearby decorations and home design such as moldings, metal trims and even your floor with tarp or a drop cloth. The natural cleaning solution should turn into a spreadable paste when these ingredients are mixed together:
- 2 cups baking soda
- 1 cup water
- Juice of one lemon
Scrub the paste into the stone with a stiff-bristled cleaning brush and allow it to sit for 10 minutes before removing the paste with clean water.
Glass Fireplace Doors
A glass fireplace door is a great way to see crackling fire while protecting your children or pets from getting too close to the heat. When the glass gets too dirty or the fire gets hard to see, consider using the same natural paste as mentioned for stone fireplaces. This time, replace the lemon juice with 1 tbsp. of dish soap. Rub the paste into the glass in a circular motion and allow it to set for 10 minutes before removing with a clean damp cloth. You can wipe off the rest with a commercial glass cleaner, or if you want to stay natural, consider mixing equal parts cleaning vinegar and water and putting it into a spray bottle to replace your commercial glass cleaner.
These natural solutions are a great way to preserve the natural stone and its beautiful characteristics. Fireplaces stand out best when they’re clean and complemented by design such as overmantels and luxurious décor. Call us today for a consultation on how to make your fireplace a standout piece.
Celebrating Around the Fireplace—Creating an Inviting Space
The fireplace is the perfect gathering space during the spring season and even during the hotter summer months, it just needs the pieces that make for an inviting space. From well-placed cushions to inviting decorations and baskets of blankets to s’mores kits within hands reach, inviting and cozy rooms with fireplaces are just a few inspired steps away. Curl up with your fuzzy blanket or with a cool glass of lemonade and get some ideas from these pictures below to get started on your decoration renovation:
You can also design a fireplace to be cozy using interesting textures and décor to serve as conversation pieces. One common denominator among cozy fireplaces is real estate, meaning there should be surfaces where people can place their drink, plate of food, game pieces and whatever else. Maybe you can find some inspiration from below:
We hope these ideas inspire you to create an inviting space out of your fireplace, whether it’s in use for the season or not. Either way, you can take this as an opportunity to refresh your space, whether that is your living room, bedroom or dining room with a new overmantel or a new cast stone fireplace all together. Take advantage of the 10% off overmantels in June to start your renovation today.
We look forward to helping you add more luxury to your home. Contact us today or flip through our inspiration gallery for more ideas!