It used to be that the fireplace was the heart of the home. Not only was it the main source of heat in every home, the hearth was also a place to cook, to visit with family and friends, and a place to cuddle together on a particularly frigid day. Today, most do not use the fireplace as the main source of heat, but the fireplace continues to be one of the favorite spots of the home. It is around the hearth that many families celebrate holidays, take family photos, and gather near a gently crackling blaze to ward off the chill of brisk fall days and cold winter nights.
Since so many people continue to use the fireplace as the focal point of their home, it is no wonder that many are looking for ways to accessorize their fireplace to make it truly unique and reflective of their individual personalities and decorating styles.
With so many accessories to choose from and more than a few fireplace decorating options, it is not uncommon for the process of choosing the right accessories for your fireplace to become overwhelming, especially if you have no existing fireplace accessories to draw inspiration from.
Probably the easiest way that you can begin to...