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2a 1 SW -News > •' VAf 104 <br />FAI,LHONIE��� <br />lf'f iA IMPROVEMENT <br />Fireplace trends help create <br />attractive, comfortable rooms <br />Metro Creative Graphics <br />Fireplaces are useful features in a <br />home. Fireplaces are sources of ambient <br />heat and also add style to indoor spaces. <br />Fireplaces can complement just about <br />any interior style. Fireplaces can be tra- <br />ditional and burn wood or connect to <br />a home's natural gas supply for on -de- <br />mand ambiance. What's more, fireplaces <br />may come in vented or ventless variet- <br />ies, depending on homeowners' prefer- <br />ences and what is allowed by communi- <br />ty building codes. That means a chimney <br />or flue may not be needed — expanding <br />the list of rooms where a fireplace can <br />be installed. <br />Certain trends have emerged among <br />fireplace fans in, recent years. Here's a <br />look at what's getting consumers fired <br />up about these home decor elements. <br />Minimalist style: Many fireplaces are <br />designed in neutral colors with minimal <br />trim that directs focus on the fire and <br />not the appliance. When the fireplace is <br />not in use, it blends in with surround- <br />ings and will not compete for attention <br />with other design elements. <br />• Convertible fireplaces: Homeowners <br />can choose between open or sealed fire- <br />places. A convertible fireplace enables <br />91 ■ilkil V <br />homeowners to have the best features <br />of these options. A convertible fireplace <br />can be converted to wood from gas, or <br />the opposite, in as little as 30 minutes. <br />• Nature -inspired materials: Natu- <br />ral stone continues to be a material of <br />choice in fireplace surrounds. Light col- <br />ors work well for a fireplace, and also. fit <br />with today's lighter color interior design <br />preferences. Natural stone also works <br />perfectly with both contemporary and <br />rustic decor. <br />• Vintage fireplaces: Vintage continues <br />to be a buzzword in 2022, and the choice <br />to go vintage also applies to fireplace <br />styles. A room decorated in vintage el- <br />ements can be complemented with a <br />vintage fireplace or one designed to look <br />vintage. <br />• Integrate into wall decor: Fireplac- <br />es that are built right into a wall save <br />space. One can have a television and a <br />fireplace on the same wall. These types <br />of fireplaces work well in modern home <br />designs. Other fireplaces may be built <br />into bookshelves or other wall features. <br />Fireplaces can improve the appeal of <br />a home. Various trends are popular this <br />year, making fireplaces highly coveted <br />features. <br />DID <br />RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL <br />PAVING CONTRACTORS <br />mj <br />�A <br />_� m <br />Request A Free Estimate {� <br />763o42892225 <br />or visit us online www.c-sblacktopping.com <br />Serving the Metro & Surrounding Areas Since 1967 <br />-�itVr'Vtiti: a sLrf <br />