Fireplaces & Accessories

Fireplace Tools and Accessories

A bright, glowing fire or soft, simmering coals instantly makes the living room or sitting room cozier. Keep your family, yourself and your home safe with a fireplace screen. Designed to keep ash and embers from blowing out and damaging carpeting or lighting a rogue flame, fireplace screens are both family- and pet-friendly. Pull a cozy reading chair up to the hearth and use a fire screen to protect your furniture. Even when not in use, they add fashion and function as a decorative item beside other fireplace tools. For instance, when the fire's not lit, dress the screen up with a leafy garland that maintains the aesthetic of the room, even when the holidays are over. Because fire screens are largely freestanding, they're easy to remove from the area and tuck away if you prefer a bare fireplace floor when not burning wood. Choose from a variety of designs and materials to find a style of fireplace accessory that best suits your decor taste. Handcrafted, antiqued zinc, for example, has a distinctly modern look and gives a classic hearth a new-age update. Brass fireplace tools, on the other hand, develop a deep patina with use over time, bringing warmth and wisdom to your fireplace accessories. If your room already has a mid-century modern edge, accentuate it with a fire screen model that features clean lines and a minimalist design. Pair the screen with a fireplace tool set in the same material and finish for an overall cohesive look. Get the necessities — brush, shovel and poker — in the classic hanging style and place the fireplace set to the side of the hearth. If you choose to burn real wood, keep a stash nearby with a log holder. Go traditional with a hoop-shaped holder and create a little cluster, or choose a tower holder to orderly stack logs. If you prefer not to burn wood or don't have a chimney, fireplace candelabras are fire accessories that create a similar atmosphere.

Fireplace Styles: Fire Pits, Tables and Bowls

Once you have a fireplace screen and tools set up in your home, all that's left is to get the fireplace itself. In addition to being ideal for fall and winter entertaining, fireplaces add warmth and comfort to your daily life. Gather with loved ones around its glow, or dive into a book using the flames for illumination. Traditional fireplace styles from brands such as Hollis and Corretto have a classic image, while fire pits light up your outdoor space. Looking for other options for the deck, patio or backyard? Fire tables have a modern and inviting image, and their propane-fueled flames are more than enough to warm up chilly evenings. Opt for a sleek design with a concealed propane tank, or consider a fire table and propane tank cover set. The cover works double duty as a convenient end table for s'mores materials, warm beverages and beyond. If you want an outdoor fireplace with a rounded silhouette, think about picking a fire bowl that fits your space. Whatever type of fireplace you end up choosing, makes sure it's set up in time to carry you through the Christmas to winter transition. During the holidays, for example, top the mantel with decor such as star and snowflake ornaments, then swap them for branches and candles after the celebrations have passed. Plus, don't forget to hang your Christmas stockings by the chimney with care to be filled with delightful stocking stuffers on the big day.