We all know how vital a fireplace is to Christmas. It’s where you hang your stockings with care, in hope that Saint Nicholas soon will be there. How else is Santa supposed to enter your house, besides sliding down the chimney and emerging from your fireplace? Make sure your mantel is a worthy frame for Santa’s entrance.
Here are four easy ideas for your mantel this Christmas. Continue reading
People often associate fireplaces with shared family space, such as living rooms or dens. And of course we heartily believe in family gatherings in front of the hearth. But nothing makes your home more luxurious than a bedroom fireplace. Bringing the warmth and ambiance of a fireplace into this more private sphere will enhance your bedroom and increase the joy and resale value of your house. Don’t forget this important feature when creating your dream home. Continue reading
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
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
There are several things that go into customizing your fireplace and it starts with knowing the different parts of a fireplace. A fireplace is made of a crown (if you want it), an overmantel, a mantel, legs (if you want them), and a hearth. Those components make up the bare bones of a fireplace but you can add some dimension to it by customizing it with your choice of bricks, stone, tiles and your choice of design like herringbone, running stack bond and more. Let’s work from the top, down.
Whether you’re celebrating your mother, an expecting sister, a grandma or any other woman or to-be mother in your life, there are few things better than surprising them with a room sweetly decorated in their honor.
Spring is here! It’s time to replace those boots and extra blankets with sandals and fresh flowers. As you start packing up, you may realize you have one too many things you no longer want or need. Here at Old World Stoneworks, we’ve gathered some tips to not only make your spring cleaning easy, but help you use what you have for a warm and inviting space!