January 31, 2019

14 Fireplaces to Keep You Warm During the Polar Vortex

Cozy up—if only virtually—to these fantastic fireplaces this week during the Polar Vortex.

1. A New York Retreat by Tsao & McKown

The master suite is heated by a custom bronze chimney, which hovers near a coffee table pairing glazed lava stone and bronze. 

2. A Spartan Swedish Vacation Home by AndrénFogelström

A central fireplace heats the 366-square-foot multitasking room clad entirely in waxed and oiled birch-veneer plywood.

3. Manhattan Aerie by Dufner Heighes

Richly veined Italian marble lines the fireplace in the living room, a sharp contrast to the soft whites on the walls.

4. Elegant Parisian Apartment by Rinck

A simple and elegant living room looks out towards the Eiffel Tower and the Seine.

5. Chicago Penthouse by dSpace Studio

In the living area, built-in metal shelving surrounds a fireplace framed in Port Laurent marble.

6. California Farmhouse by Dash Marshall

A sofa in the living area by Jaime Hayon mixes with one of his armchairs and an Eero Saarinen Womb chair in front of the fireplace.

7. Historic San Antonio Home by O’Neil Ford Restored by Tobin Smith Architects

A sculpture by Laddie John Dill hangs over the living room fireplace. 

8. Art-Filled Adobe Dwelling by KinneyMorrow Architecture

Light from one of the “lanterns” filters into the living room just above the wood-burning stove.

9. 1917 San Francisco Residence by Elizabeth Austin

Mark English Architects updated this classic home incorporating a niche for artwork above the fireplace.

10. West Village Duplex by Mojo Stumer Associates

Mojo Stumer Associates converted four West Village apartments into a duplex, connecting the two levels with a stainless steel staircase.

11. Globally Inspired Moscow Apartment by Art Group

A patterned fireplace adds a splash of color and life to the living room.

12. Pacific Northwest Retreat by Studio Willmer

The Pacific Northwest has a long rainy season, so creating a comfortable and cozy fireplace was a key element of the program.

13. Island Home in South Carolina by Cameron Stewart

In the cabana, seating and a table by Gloster surround the fireplace with an accented by a rug by Dash & Albert and a vintage convex mirror. 

14. Danish Beach House by Jan Henrik Jansen

Recessed niches in the kitchen accommodate a small wood-burning fireplace and kindling.

See more fantastic fireplaces here, or check out our Pinterest for more interior design inspiration.

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