The fireplace long ago ceased being a functional element in most American homes. In our climate-controlled environments, it's usually no more than a decorative feature, although a living room ...

With the cold weather rolling in, nothing seems more appealing than curling up in front of a toasty fire. But cozy doesn't have to mean kitschy. With these ultracontemporary gas fireplaces, the ...

When it comes to fireboxes, homeowners seem to be gravitating to fire ribbons — gas flames that are wide but shallow, appearing literally as ribbons of fire. The look is contemporary but minimalist, ...