The Seattle Times — Add flair to your fireplace this season with tips from interior designers

Written By Jennifer Gardner I Interior Design Firm

Amber Katz, The Seattle Times

Nothing warms up the home in winter like a cozy fireplace! If you have one, you may have wondered how to make the most of it. Amber Katz at The Seattle Times rounded up some of the best expert-tested tips—including my own!

Here are some snippets from the article:

“Layer in a colorful piece of art or a mirror on the mantle above and fill a nearby basket with cozy blankets. Your once-empty fireplace can become a beautiful focal point and star of the room.”

“A sculptural iron log rack or a woven log basket near your fireplace is a beautiful way to store logs and add visual interest in your room.”

Read more here. 

I hope this piece sparks a new love for your fireplace and leads to many cozy days and nights ahead. Visit the Renovation Blueprint blog for more tips, tricks, and inspiration—I add new articles every Friday! 

— Jennifer Gardner

Jennifer Gardner I Interior Design Firm

For over twenty years, Jennifer Gardner has helped homeowners transform their outdated spaces into beautiful sanctuaries. Based in Seattle, Washington, she is an award-winning expert in interior design, project management, and construction coordination.

Every homeowner has a unique dream for their space—and Jennifer specializes in creating customized designs that honor her clients and spark joy for years to come. This ideology is the foundation of her business, Jennifer Gardner Design, where she and her team work with homeowners to “create a YOU space together.”

From full-scale remodels to one-room redesigns, Jennifer works closely with the renovation team to execute each project with great attention to detail, ensuring that it’s completed on time and within budget.

She values collaboration with her clients, checking in every step of the way so that the final result feels authentic, timeless, and, well, just like home!

https://www.jennifergardnerdesign.com/
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