[.ca] Fireplace Decorating and Planning Ideas (ISBN 0696211025)

Best Fireplace Book on the Market:
To say that I was pleased with this book would be the understatement of the year! When I first looked through it, I was pleased by the 150 color photographs, but thought I liked some of them and not others. However, when I read the easy-to-read text, I have to say that I actually LEARNED something important from each and every illustration, of which each is well discussed in the text. Most imortantly, the book covers all the important questions to ask yourself when trying to choose which kind of fireplace, as well as all the pertinent information about each type. It also talks about fireplace care and maintenance, and how to prevent dangerous creosote buildup in your chimney. Lastly, the book covers decorating rooms with fireplaces and various types of mantle, discussing imortant design and decorating principles throughout. In addition, this paperback book is printed on lovely paper--it was a pleasure to read in every way. One of the most "well-worth-the-money" books I have ever seen.

The Best Fireplace Book:
This is the best fireplace book I have seen. First of all the book has hundreds of beautiful and varied fireplace pictures. The pictures are great because they show the fireplaces in the home, decorated, and with the home furnishings around them. They are all warm and inviting although very different. The text of the book flows well also. First it helps even a novice decorator find the styles that work with your personality and home. Then it breaks down fireplace ideas by the different living areas in the house.

Fireplace: Decorating and Planning Ideas:
My wonderful brother built a beautiful fireplace mantel and surround for me. I got my inspiration from this great book. I also use it for ideas for decorating the mantel - I love to change the look often.

FINALLY! THE BOOK I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR:
FIRST, THIS IS A VALUE... IT'S THE BOOK I'VE LOOKED FOR AND NEVER FOUND BEFORE BECAUSE IT'S ALL ABOUT DECORATING INSTEAD OF BUILDING OR REMODELING. THERE'S GREAT INFORMATION HERE ON "FACE-LIFTING" OR MAKING OVER AN OLD FIREPLACE AND ON CHOOSING THE STYLE AND TRIM FOR A NEW FIREPLACE THAT YOU PLAN TO ADD. BUT THAT'S NOT ALL. IN THIS BOOK, I FINALLY GOT WHAT I NEEDED ON ROOM ARRANGING AROUND A FIREPLACE... I ALSO LIKED THE DECORATING IDEAS FOR MANTLES. NOW WE WANT TO ADD A FIREPLACE TO THE MASTER BEDROOM, AND I WILL USE THIS BOOK AS A GUIDE IN DECIDING WHERE TO PUT THE FIREPLACE, HOW TO TRIM IT OUT AND HOW TO ARRANGE OUR FURNISHINGS AROUND IT.

A gorgeous book that inspired me!:
I thought that this was a lovely book, with many great pictures of fireplaces to suit all tastes. We found one that we loved and have gone ahead and reproduced it! Can't say enough good things! If you can only get one book on fireplace ideas...GET THIS ONE!