If you’re lucky enough to have a fireplace, then you know that it brings a warm and toasty atmosphere to your home. As the temperatures drop and the holidays approach, there’s nothing like a crackling ...

Is there anything cozier than a roaring fire on a chilly winter night? Nope, not a chance. Throw in a glass of wine, holiday music, and some baked brie and well, you’re practically a Norman Rockwell ...

Here’s how to dress it up and choose the tools you’ll need — before you build that first roaring fire. By Tim McKeough If you’re lucky enough to have a wood-burning fireplace, cold weather comes with ...

If you’re lucky enough to have a wood-burning fireplace, cold weather comes with a silver lining: an excuse to build a roaring fire. “Fire becomes this really amazing focal point for a room, whether ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. I have recently restored my fireplace, and I’m looking for stylish and practical fireside accessories. Can you ...

For stealing fire from the gods and sharing it with mortals, Prometheus was famously punished by having his liver subjected to daily pecking by a ravenous eagle. Less well known, perhaps, was Zeus’ ...

Fireplaces not only help keep us warm, they can also serve as a decorative focal point and highlight in a home. Whether you are looking to showcase an ornate mantel or create a cozy seating area, ...