Cast Stone Fireplace Mantels - Artisan Kraft

  The bathroom is probably one such area of your home that is prone to be occupied many times a day. It is also open to being exposed to various kinds of stuff like water, soap, detergent, and cleaning agents. Therefore, it is always necessary to make the right choice of bathroom accessories to make it appear livelier and aesthetically appealing. Before choosing a material for your bathroom, it is obligatory to consider the best available options in the market for those accessories and the individual properties of these materials. This will help you choose the right material among others which meets all your conditions and needs. Marble sink for bathrooms One of the very first things that one considers and needs to fit in their bathroom is a sink. An ideal sink or vanity top should bear just the right balance of aesthetics and functionality. An extremely beautiful and attractive natural stone and popular material for bathroom sinks all over the world is marble.  Marble s...

  Speaking about blessings, how amazing is it to have a warm and cozy spot in your home during chilly winters? How about a cozy spot with a dash of awesomeness to it? The installation of fireplaces in the home has proven to be a necessity based on both functionality and fashion. Being the focal point of your home, it brings out the beauty of your home and leaves quite an impression on the guests. However, with a profuse amount of designs and materials to select from, it becomes quite difficult for a person to decide their choice of fireplaces. Planning out designs that fit your budget and suit your home requires quite an amount of research. Marble fireplaces: The very first thing that is commonly overlooked by customers is the property of the material that makes up the fireplace. A warm and cozy spot requires a material that is resistant to heat and durable. A marble fireplace hearth passes out this test by a large margin. Marble, being a natural stone is quite often used for ...

  Customization reflects the trend. To have one’s home to appear attractive and to maximize comfort is everyone’s wish. An important pre-requisite before going for items of luxury and beauty is to have a genuine knowledge about them which proves to be head-ache due to the plethora of options available. The most favorable among those include: Fireplace mantels Installing a fireplace mantel is one of the great ways to turn an ordinary living room into a neat and elegant space. The mantel is also known as ‘the heart of the fireplace’ and come in a wide variety of designs, both simple and complex. It also proves as valuable shelf space, and is a great place to keep pictures, books, or any other item. Ø Cast stone fireplace surrounds With a comparatively low cost and great quality of material, cast stone fireplace surrounds are the first choice that will come to anyone’s mind. While cheaper than others, cast stone is not necessarily less stylish. It can be fashioned and m...

  The eyes that capture even the tiniest of details seem to get complicated tasks done with efficacy. These, when coupled with a brain that percepts the importance of pointing out and incorporating these fine points into the decision-making process, are sure to bring about marvels. Although other people might brand us as being unreasonable or nit-picky, this seemingly irritating virtue provides us with an edge over the others in numerous situations. While sometimes our awareness has momentous and apparent effects, there are other times when it even affects trivial yet crucial decisions. The best example of the latter being the article selection of our respective homes. These tiny details, that people accuse us of being “hung up on”, affect the moods of each member and thus, dictates the amity of the premises. Therefore, the decision for buying essential and expensive articles like fireplace mantel surrounds are better left to us. The dilemma surrounding the topic are plent...

  It is never a wrong time to instill a breath of new life into your home. Especially during winters, since this is the one time of the year when there is a desperate need for warmth and requirement for sublime comfort. The long and chilly daytimes during the season make this craving unavoidable. Although there are several varieties of options to pick from, we tend to look for the one option that we won’t ever regret, all the while, making sure that it satiates all our needs. And arguably, there isn’t a better option than owning a fireplace in your own home!   Modern fireplaces are an important addition to a house. It serves purposes that go far beyond just aesthetic enhancement.   But irrespective of these stipulations, fireplaces can prove to be expensive investments, especially the ones with trendy large fireplace surrounds . That is exactly why one needs to be aware of even the minutest details concerning the article before buying it. Understanding these dif...

  Desiring your home to be stocked with items that makes us, as well as others wholly appreciate the backdrop of the place, is only natural. The good thing is that you have this option open irrespective of when you moved into your house. Although it is always advisable to take care of these decorative additions during your initial moving in, renovating it at any point of time is also feasible. The biggest botheration that most people tend to tackle is fixating on that one idea that’s appropriate for them. Since the kitchen is arguably the heart of the house out of all the rooms, decorating it without any undue expenses proves to be hugely challenging. But decorative range hoods make it a lot easier. These aesthetic enhancers are quite effective, considering their economic prices. Just like every other article, each important detail of this product should be researched thoroughly before making a buy. A kitchen range hood is the ideal essence of the place and is required to ele...

  Some people prefer to live on the contemporary, edgy side, whereas some people’s vibes belong to the rustic side of living. But if you are a fan of both the décor trends and want a home that is the perfect blend of aesthetics and functionality, then a  modern cast stone fireplace   can be your ultimate solution. Why just the cast stone fireplaces, adding any fireplace can be a good investment to make your home look regal and posh. Do you want to know how? Well, here are five reasons that make a well-designed fireplace the heart of any home.  1.      The beauty is unparalleled The European and  Italian fireplaces   are the perfect epitome of drama and beauty that can reminisce the good old vintage days for you in plain sight. An extravagantly designed fireplace with intricate details can be a full-proof idea to add panache and opulence to your space.  2.      Warmth and comfort revolve around the beauty ...

  The kitchen happens to be one of the most important sections of one’s home. This is that area of the house which dictates the health of each member of the family. Not to forget the divinely yummy food items that originate from this particular room! Although guests or other people usually don’t visit this wonderful section of the house, keeping it clean and tidy is uncompromisable and an absolute necessity. But unfortunately, this seemingly simple task isn’t as easy .   Thanks to the combustion, all the emissions like steam, soot, oil particles, etc., the walls and surroundings are put under the threat of becoming unhygienic. But fortunately, there are options at our disposal that can help us effectively deal with this mess of a situation. Kitchen range hoods are devices that promote sanitation in the premise by redirecting these filthy and potentially harmful emissions through a vent, leading them out of the house. The 20 th century saw the invention of these products,...

  A fireplace mantel falls under the category of products that are to be extensively researched before they are bought. Although there are plenty of logical reasons behind it, the foremost of these has to do with the fact that they are crucial contributors to the overall aesthetic of a home. Also, because these are expensive and luxurious additions, prudent investment is all but obvious. But to be able to effectively carry out the research process, one needs to be aware of all the underlying factors and variables that must be taken into consideration. The basic knowledge: Firstly, there are a few universally obvious things, that are painfully overlooked. Ø Most people get fixated on the looks and appeal of a fireplace, inadvertently losing sight of what is genuinely important. That is, a mantel installation serves a decisive purpose as well. It is an article that has the power to transform a mere house into a home, with its warmth and coziness. A marble fireplace mantel far...

  Fireplaces these days are fashion statements that perform a plethora of tasks than just providing warmth. The emphasis is placed both on functionality and the form of expression that a variety of designs put forward. Fireplaces have become such a stable household decor that it's almost impossible to describe a posh house without one. Fireplaces are the perfect comfort spots of the house that are always up for creating new memories and living life to the fullest. Bless yourself and your family with an ambiance within your small haven that helps the family to knit in stronger. The beauty that revolves around the finesse Though there are endless possibilities of styling a fireplace in sync with the interiors, some styles stand out better than others, given their rich past and crafty history. One such style is that of the Italian fireplaces . Showcasing a different variety of classical styles, these fireplaces present a different architectural aura of Italian craftsmanship. The p...