Masonry fireplace designs encompass an exciting and exotic array of fireplace styles and looks infused with a wealth of history and culture from around the world . . . . . . .
As a prominent architectural element, the tradition- ally constructed
masonry fireplace
has been in exis- tence for centuries and continues to be popular with many to the present day . . . . . . .
despite its high cost and the availability of numerous lower cost al- ternatives. Indeed, there appears to be no
shortage of masonry fireplace designs, designers and products in today's marketplace!
Whether completely built on site from the ground up, or partially assembled with
precast masonry modular units,
there is no denying the beauty, dura- bility and long lasting value of a ma- sonry fireplace. It truly is "the
ul- timate" hearth product!
Due to its importance as both a func- tional and a decorative element throughout the ages and across the
globe, one can embark on a trek around the world and continually dis- cover a host of masonry fireplace de- signs
in every style and regional varia- tion imaginable . . . . . . .
From the practicality and comfort of a
Craftsman Style
hearth (below left) . . . to the massive and rugged stone pile of an
Adirondack
Mountain retreat (below right).
From the distinctive
Kiva
of the American southwest (below left), inspired by the architecture of the native Pueblo Indians . . . to a
colorful
Spanish Reviv- al
tiled surround (below right).
From the rugged and rustic charm of a log cabin
fieldstone
hearth in the Colorado Rockies (below left) to the Victorian formality and period ambiance of a hand
rubbed walnut mantel in a New York brownstone (below right).
From the beauty and elegance of a
Cantera stone mantel
in a Mexican casa (below left) . . . to the rich and colorful heritage of a Tudor inspired surround in a
London townhouse (below right).
From the charm of a river stone hearth in an English cottage (below left) . . . . . . to the majesty of an elaborately carved limestone and oak chimneypiece in an English manor (below right).
From the casual comfort of a brick and
limestone
hearth in a Country French farmhouse (below left) . . . . . to the dignity and refinement of a limestone
trumeau in a French country chateau (below right).
From the simplicity of a primitive wooden mantel shelf and boldly colored surround in a Bermuda island retreat (right) . . . . .
to the polished splendor of a moulded marble surround in a sumptuous and richly decorated Venetian villa (below).
Wherever you travel throughout much of the world . . . and throughout the world of fireplace design --
indoors or out (right) . . . . you are likely to encounter a rich and diverse array of masonry fire- place designs from the
distant past to the present. Many, if not most of these designs are infused with the history and culture of
the geographic areas in which they are found . . . . . including a host of regional variations in outlying areas.
As a result of its age old popularity and ubiquitous presence across much of the globe . . . . and the vast
range of styles and individual looks associated with it . . . . .the masonry fireplace has truly set the world
on fire with a world of style!
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