Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

Which fireplace mantel should you buy? There are many accent pieces in your living room that complete its overall aesthetic. The extra furnishings go a long way toward making your home feel cozy and ...

A fireplace is often the focal point of a room, so you certainly want to be mindful of how to best decorate it. With that in mind, we have made a collection of 30 elegant mantel decor ideas to help ...

Spring has sprung—on your mantel!

The mantel is an ideal spot for seasonal decorating, as it's often in a central, easy-to-see location and has a built in shelf that's perfect for arranging seasonal vignettes. Use the style of the ...

Maybe you have an ornate mantel wrapped in marble and intricate millwork, or perhaps you’re working with a charming, timeworn brick surround—either way, having a fireplace (working or not!) in your ...

Melissa is a writer who focuses on home design, trends and projects. She covers content for a variety of sites to help readers navigate everything from finding the right interior color palette to ...

It’s “burn season”—that time of year when folks want to cozy up to a fire. In the fireplace-mantel business, that means more people seeking something special to stare at in addition to bouncing flames ...