Design a Built-In Bookshelf Next to the Fireplace Create a charming, minimalist home library with elegant floating shelves that frame and complement your fireplace idea .

Today's homebuyers prefer a home design that is more minimal, allowing them to "‘float the furniture' in the middle of the room and gather around the TV and fireplace. It's all about lifestyle ...

We asked several design pros for their thoughts on creating an inviting living room around a fireplace, and here’s what they suggested. Anchor the Space with Seating “We always say that great ...

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Wrapping an entire fireplace wall in stone and adding a custom mantel could run around $9,000. The most expensive remodel Parko did was for $12,000, which included bookcases, hidden drawers and a ...