The Fireplace Book

The fireplace has long been the focal point of the family home -- so much so that the word "focus" itself comes from the Latin for "hearth". Often a significant part of the architectural structure of a given living space and the dominant feature of any room, the fireplace is often a key component of many home renovations. That is where The Fireplace Book comes in. Using a wealth of visual material, this book surveys a wide variety of fireplace types and styles both modern and historical with an eye toward helping the reader choose the fireplace that best compliments their design vision, the room's surrounding features and their pocketbook. Additionally, this book provides a quick synopsis of the history and developement of fireplaces in terms of both fashion and function. With hundreds of fireplaces featured both up-close and in the context of some gorgeous living rooms, this is the ultimate source of design inspiration for anyone who has ever thought of adding, refurbishing or simply redecorating a fireplace.