Corner fireplace designs are extremely popular today. Due to the current trend in downsizing, homeowners are seeking ways to make the most effi- cient use of less square footage . . . . .
Whether in new construction or retrofitting an exist- ing home, a corner hearth is a great way to maximize
the use of a room's available space. In addition, its placement in the corner increases the visibility of the
fire from virtually anywhere in the room!
Though available in a vast array of ma- terials, the corner fireplace designs fea- tured here are limited to
bricks and stones. Nevertheless, they reflect a wide range of styles and configurations, as well as varying
levels of craftsman- ship and detailing.
For example, the charming design with undulating brick coursing shown in the example at right is ideal for a
cozy and casual cottage or cabin. By comparison, the relatively simple rectangular design with a bed of glass
crystals pictured be- low, left, is appropriate for more of a contemorary setting. Below, right, the symmetry,
formality and meticulous at- tention to detail make this beautiful brick corner fireplace design a perfect
candidate for a traditionally-styled home.
For a more rustic and rugged appearance, the following designs with arched fireboxes are a great complement
to a more relaxed lifestyle -- or even a weekend getaway. The
fieldstone
fireplace pictured below, left, uses stones of varying sizes and shapes to create an imposing corner design.
The smooth, rounded contours of the river stones used to craft the fireplace pic- tured below, right, are enhanced
by a rustic log mantel shelf that ties it, aesthetically, to the log walls of the room.
As shown in the following examples, rustic stone fireplace designs work as well in bedrooms . . . . .
as they do in living rooms, great rooms and family rooms, such as those pic- tured below.
As with brick, stone can also be used in more formal settings . . . . . . in styles ranging from traditional to contemporary. The contemporary European-inspired designs that follow are crafted from uniformly col- ored and textured
limestone
. . . . .
while the traditional designs pictured below use natural stone with veining patterns, such as
marble
and
travertine.
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