Dear Gary: A concrete surround can be installed on any fireplace. Concrete is one of the best materials to use for a fireplace surround. It is very durable, attractive and nonflammable. The design ...

Wendy Lucas has a concrete fireplace designed by Sara Noble that appears to float. Here, Lucas’ son, Ivan, 5, sits on the hearth. MCT photo KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Since we were cave dwellers, the hearth ...

What do a sassafras and steel carder table, a massive floating fireplace, and an interior-lit stacked pedestal sink have in common? They are all made of concrete and they are all winners of CHENG ...

Beauty, depth and richness are three qualities that Mat Rogers, owner of Flying Turtle Cast Concrete, strives to achieve with every decorative concrete piece he produces. "Our concrete begins with a ...

While historically the fireplace was a place of utility — to cook, stay warm, and provide light — its function has evolved from one of mere practicality to becoming a focal point of the home. It's ...

Chopped wood fits into the side of a huge black fireplace at this chalet in Quebec, which provides a winter retreat for a family of skiers. The Ski Lodge in Val Saint-Côme was designed by DKA ...

Dear James: I was at a recent home show, and I saw a beautiful concrete fireplace surround. Is this something I could install on a new fireplace I am having added to my living room, and is it good? -- ...