Bring your fireplace design up to snuff with this makeover lowdown

Allowing way more natural light than traditional fireplaces, and with some not even needing a vent, metal fireplaces are a major improvement

From dramatic, artistic designs to small but unexpected details, these ideas for fireplaces are superhot

Innovative Fireplace Surrounds Blur the Line Between Art and Architecture

Maximizing unused space, opening a floor plan, creating a focal point ... corner fireplaces offer more advantages than just heat and light

Freshen up your fireplace with a crisp, colorful or dramatic new look

Bypass plain brick in favor of these choice materials, for a fireplace mantel that's anything but ordinary

Frameless, low to the ground, dual sided ... these fireplaces go beyond run-of-the-mill to offer extra visual appeal

Here's the low-down on what to check before lighting the hearth for the holiday season