The back porch, with its cozy fireplace and outdoor kitchen, is hands down my favorite spot in our home. When we built this ...

Mantelpieces first appeared in England during the 1100s, and they continue to be an essential feature of many fireplaces ...

This unexpected look is impactful, but very easy to replicate. Designer Drew Michael Scott shows us how it's done ...

Your cozy Christmas starts with festive holiday mantel decorations that give home for Christmas a whole new vibe. Before ...

String lights spice up any fresh or faux ... make any evening of movie-watching or reading by the fireplace feel more special. Stick-on wall hooks come in handy as you decorate your mantel.

We gathered together all our favorite Christmas mantel decor ideas to provide all the inspiration you need to create a real focal point around your fireplace. From the really bold and extravagant, to ...

His recent monograph, Peter Ivens - Houses (Luster), highlights how to create character in a home without being ostentatious. A luxurious limestone construction for this fireplace mantel proves ...

Tinsel-covered Christmas trees and brightly colored stockings are vintage holiday decorations that could now feel dated.