fireplace

In a 1915 Prairie Style house, the living room’s fireplace surround is composed of evenly spaced square field tiles in mottled browns and greens. Photo by Edward Addeo

Despite the prevalence of art tile for revival fireplaces, brick and concrete were as common during the Arts & Crafts period.

Floors, Walls and Ceilings

In the philosophy of Arts & Crafts, the fireplace is idealized as the centerpiece of family life: hearth and home.

Counters & Backsplashes

Offering a complete line of soapstone countertops, custom soapstone sinks, tiles, DIY countertops and more with several nationwide showrooms.

You can swap out balky radiators for new, almost silent models that fit into the existing system; this one is from Steam Radiators.

Home Systems

Heating an old house is a balancing act; even those built in the 20th century may have aging, inefficient systems.

Expo

Browse an eye-opening list of specialist products and manufacturers to beautify the hearth (and discreetly distribute heat), all suitable for bungalows, Craftsman-era homes, and those of the Arts & Crafts Revival.

Designer Carisa Mahnken used decos of two sizes in combination with a contrasting liner and a relief border in this custom surround made with Motawi tiles.

Furniture & Interior Style

Consider scale, material, and especially craftsmanship for your new hearth.

English A&C firescreen and fender in copper

Furniture & Interior Style

Standard equipment for centuries, fireplace screens, grates, andirons and tools are often seen as merely practical. But accessorizing your hearth in period style makes it the decorative focal point in the room.

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