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Fireplaces , A Hearth Designed From HistoryFireplaces and mantels are fast becoming a core feature in homes across the world as they add a real focal point to any formal or casual living area.
These warm hearths have had a relatively short history, considering that fire itself has been around for hundreds of thousands of years.
These hearths only became common in 1367, when a gentleman while visiting in Rome, was dismayed at the fire pit in his room so he ordered his servants to build a chimney.
Not all hearths have mantels,of course. Most do however have either,a single shelf,a marble or tile surround, or a traditional wood carving.
Accessories such as mantels, iron tools, guards and screens are an important decorative feature and can often set the tone and character of a room.
And indeed the mantel itself has become a real focal point of rooms as they allow photos, antiques and family heirlooms to take pride of place within the room.
Between the style of mantels, gas and wood burning stoves and their surrounds, you either define a room from the start or give it an entirely new look you'll enjoy for years to come.
Then again, you might favor abstract paintings,art deco,or even a glass-screen. The choice is really up to you and is about personal choice.
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