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Standout Fireplace Designs . . . Distinctive Plans and Ideas!

A guide to exceptional fireplace designs, traditional and non-traditional, and innovative design ideas for creating your own unique fireplace.

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Standout Fireplace Tile . . . Arts & Crafts Style!

Arts & Crafts fireplace tile in natural, hand-crafted designs, has a warmth and timeless appeal that makes it ideal for virtually any setting!

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Monumental Stone Fireplace Images . . . Big, Bold & Beautiful!

The massive stone fireplace images shown here will not just inspire you, but will demonstrate that only the sky is the limit . . . . . or is it?

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The Spanish Style Fireplace . . . A Rich & Colorful Heritage!

Spanish style fireplace designs encompass a wide range of vibrant styles, including exciting regional variations from around the globe!

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Arts and Crafts Fireplaces . . . MORE Finely Crafted Fire Spaces!

The Arts and Crafts fireplaces shown here are extraordinary and reflect the outstanding quality and craftsmanship that goes into creating these veritable works of art!

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Norstone USA Natural Stone Veneer...Endless Possibilities!

Norstone USA makes thin veneer natural stone products that are as easy to install as tile but offer a genuine look that will fool most stone experts!

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Stacked Stone Fireplace Pictures . . . Simply STUPENDOUS!

The stacked stone fireplace pictures featured here showcase the extraordinary work of Locati Architects. Based in Bozeman, Montana, the firm's fireplace creations are -- in a word -- STUPENDOUS!

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The Hobbit Fireplace...A Perfect Place to Settle IN with J.R.R.Tolkien!

A heartwarming hobbit fireplace plus your favorite chair equals a perfect place to curl up with a book by J.R.R.Tolkien!

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Standout Contemporary Fireplaces...Take A Trip On The Wild Side!

The design of contemporary fireplaces has been revolutionized like never before. The modern fireplace, as we know it, has undergone an extreme makeover!

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Ideas For Building A Fireplace That Really Rocks!

Ideas for building a fireplace showcases the work of one of today's most creative stone artisans in North America. His unique stone fireplace designs will, quite literally, stop you in your tracks!

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Build A Stone Fireplace...Resources To Help You Stack It Up Outdoors!

Build a stone fireplace in your back yard by stacking the stones naturally.....with the help of a worldwide network of resources dedicated to perpetuating an age-old tradition!

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The Wood Fireplace Mantle . . . More Extraordinary Custom Designs!

A wood fireplace mantle custom crafted by a highly skilled woodworker is truly a classic, like a fine piece of heirloom furniture!

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Standout Fireplace Tile Designs . . . Signs Of Their Times!

Beautiful fireplace tile designs have enchanted us for centuries and continue to be reproduced in the same painstaking manner as the originals that inspired them!

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Cottage Fireplaces . . . Simply Charming!

Cottage fireplaces possess an inherent charm and timeless elegance in their simplicity of design. When combined with a little imagination, the results can be truly magical!

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Standout Rustic Stone Fireplaces . . . Rugged & Revered!

The rustic stone fireplaces featured here are the work of one of the outstanding design firms in Western America. Pearson Design Group, based in Bozeman, Montana, turns dreams into reality!

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Dry Stack Stone Fireplaces...Superb Craftsmanship, Centuries in the Making!

Dry stack stone construction techniques have been perfected over the centuries, resulting in many outstanding examples of the stone worker's art!

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Covered Patio Designs For Outdoor Fireplaces...Undercover Enjoyment!

The covered patio designs featured here showcase a wide variety of ways to create a unique overhead space for your outdoor fireplace!

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Corner Stone Fireplace Designs . . . Cornering The Market!

Corner stone fireplace designs are more popular than ever today. They can be created in a wide range of sizes and styles to satisfy nearly every taste!

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Flat Screen TV Over Fireplace Designs . . . To Hide Or Not To Hide?

Flat screen TV over fireplace designs come in a multitude of looks with an ever increasing array of products and design options to make yours truly stand out -- OR NOT -- above the rest!

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Photos of Fireplaces . . . A Host of Heartwarming Hearths!

Inspiring photos of fireplaces set the tone for a relaxed atmosphere where you can unwind . . . and leave all your cares behind!

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Wood Fireplace Mantel Surrounds . . . Rustic To Country Casual!

The wood fireplace mantel surrounds featured here range from refreshingly rustic designs to cozy and comfy country casual compositions especially designed to make you feel at ease!

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Custom Stone Fireplaces Rock!

Custom stone fireplaces, with their naturally striking variations in each stone, offer endless opportunities to create a uniquely personalized hearth for your home!

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The Country Stone Corner Fireplace . . . Cozy, Casual & COLOSSAL!

The imposing stone corner fireplace gives the illusion of diminished size due to its neatly tucked-in-a-corner placement. As a result, it provides a cozy, casual spot for solace and comfort!

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Standout Corner Fireplace Pictures . . . Stone Style!

The corner fireplace pictures shown here feature an exciting array of custom-crafted designs made of stone, ranging from cozy single-story corner hearths to soaring multi-story extravaganzas!

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A Legendary Library Fireplace . . . Designed to Speak Volumes!

The extraordinary library fireplace featured here has inspired a host of home library and fireplace designs since it was built in the late 19th century!

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