Faux Fireplaces
Not everyone is blessed with beautiful fireplaces in their homes--but that doesn’t mean everyone can’t enjoy the benefits. If your house or apartment doesn’t lend itself to a chimney, consider a faux fireplace. There are a lot of options from portable fireplaces to ones that are actually built into the wall, complete with a mantle. You can choose to go all out with a gas fire or simply decorate with candles.
These two websites offer the how-tos on your different options. From BeJane.com you’ll find information on the portable ones and tips on picking out the proper-sized mantle for your room. Home Style Expert gives a more step-by-step process for creating a mantle, the necessary depth for a faux fireplace, and then accessorizing to perfect the look. Yes, winter is on its way out, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the look of a fireplace all spring and summer!
