Sarah Everett Staff Writer Sarah is a staff writer at Apartment Therapy. She completed her MA in journalism at the University of Missouri and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Belmont University. Past writing and editing stops include HGTV Magazine, Nashville Arts Magazine, and several outlets local to her hometown, Columbia, Missouri.
Whether you’ve got a fully functioning fireplace or a faux mantel, styling it can become a challenge. If you’re racking your brain trying to figure out the best way to fill or fix up your fireplace, this vintage furniture aficionado might have the perfect solution for you. Leney Breeden is a photographer and the founder … Read more
Fireplaces can offer both comfort and fantastic architectural detail. That said, some are definitely more aesthetically pleasing than others, and they can be hard (not to mention expensive!) to make over. That’s why we can’t help but get excited when we see a fireplace reno done right. These 10 brick fireplace transformations, all from real … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Imagine this: It’s a midsummer Saturday afternoon, you’re ready for another blissful evening in the backyard, grilling, and dining outdoors. Only thing is, you’ve already had your fair share of burgers and hot dogs for the season and … Read more
Whitewashing a brick fireplace can brighten and add character to a dated room. The sheerness of the whitewash paint lets some of the original brick colors show through and gives the fireplace a unique look that many people love. Whitewashing is basically diluting white latex paint with water and lightly coating the surface of a … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Sudhakar and her husband, Simon, are both architects by trade and share a cozy, little 330-square-foot one-bedroom apartment in New York City. They’ve made the most of their place by maximizing wall space and coming up with crafty … Read more
Changing the color of the mortar on your fireplace can give the whole room a new feel. Mortar is the “grout” in your rock fireplace. The term grout is more commonly used when referring to ceramic tile installations. Grout fills joints between tiles, and mortar joins stone together. In addition to providing a solid bond … Read more
Olivia Harvey Contributor Olivia Harvey is a freelance writer and award-winning scriptwriter from outside Boston, Massachusetts. She’s a big fan of scented candles, getting dressed up, and the 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightley. You can make sure she’s doing okay via Instagram and/or Twitter. Follow Olivia
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. If you currently live in a place with a vestigial fireplace that you can’t actually make a cozy fire in, we have you covered. That charming little nook in your living room that once served an important purpose … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. If there’s one thing I’ve always wanted since I was a kid, it’s a fireplace. They possibility of Santa shuffling down the shaft on Christmas Eve or telling Christmas stories by the open fire was always high on … Read more