Nothing says "cozy" like a roaring fire in the hearth, family and friends gathered around on a long winter evening. But what about in the summer months when there's no need to fight off a chill? Here are five smart and simple ways to keep a fireplace looking attractive and non-neglected.From top to bottom:
Salvaged fireplace screen, as seen at Design Sponge. Spruce up an empty fireplace with a unique fireplace screen. Many designs and styles can be found from vintage to modern.
Homeowner Elizabeth Wallace stacked candles on vertically placed logs for a unique and fresh approach to lighting the living room.
As seen in Madison Magazine, this attractive, white-washed stone fireplace is filled with coordinated candles and a selection of knick-knacks. Perhaps an alternative to using the mantle for displaying treasured items.
Seen at Dottie Angel, this is a fabulous and simple example of using stacked logs to fill a fireplace not-in-use.
Designer Angelo Surmelis painted aged brick a fresh white. Paired with some candles, it's looking anything but dated.
Do you have ideas for fireplaces in the off-season? Be sure to share in the comments.
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