If you are looking for a secret hiding place to hide your valuable stuff, here is a cabinet for you. The Facecord Cabinet is a neatly made piece that resembles a stack of wood that is normally seen by the fireplace.

The cabinet is made of hardwood and showcases the usual exposed edges that make up its stacked wood-like feel. Internally, the cabinet has four spacious drawers that allow you to stock and hide items which you would not want to be found by just anyone.

But with an outstanding design comes a price though. The Facecord cabinet costs about $5,800 a pop. Then again, if your valuables are really expensive, that price may just be reasonable for you don’t you think?

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The Facecord Cabinet

Outdoor soirees in December are usually a distant dream, but if you have the right tools, you can entertain in the “Great Outdoors” with panache. Invest in the Vega Gas Fire Pit, which is a beautiful amalgamation of style and function and will impress the guests. Designed and manufactured in the UK from high grade stainless steel and powder-coated pressed steel, the fire pit produces crisp, clean flames and for more information head over here.

The Vega Gas Fire Pit

One way to beat the freezing cold is to get a chair with an inbuilt heating system. French designer  Thierry Fischer has cleverly built a seating system around a fireplace which really warms the cockles of my heart and  most likely my body as well. The Heating System is a full-fledged seating solution and has been ergonomically designed as well.Too bad it is still a concept as I see a market for this.

Heating System By Thierry Fischer

Fireplaces are known to provide the warmth needed in colder seasons and for designer Thierry Fischer, adding some modern designs could very well become a more welcome addition for any home. The new design offers smooth curvy lines, comfortable spacing, and the right twists and turns to make it an emphatic piece of furniture you can consider placing in your living room. It is a heating system that has done away with the good old mantle place.

Hence, fancy or not, this design certainly uplifts modern home interior designs we know of today. The design should be great for any home and too bad it just came out when the Christmas season is over. Then again there is still next year right?

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A Fireplace That is also a Heating System

Now here is something lush you can consider placing in your condo or home. Called the Fontana Forni’s Horus, this is a designer fireplace that takes the mold of the popular game Tetris. The modernly designed fireplace was made by Paolo Grasselli, designed to serve your needs of your home indoors.

The furnishings around it can be customized in various ways, coming with two L-shaped pieces which can be arranged around the fireplace. It is crafted from stainless steel and is available in red and white or black and white color schemes. The complete collection is powered by ethanol.

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The Tetris Modular Fireplace

Odorless fireplaces have been coming out but the Apollo Tabletop Fireplace should be something worth checking out. Aside from providing the expected heat and warmth, this is one fireplace that is quite lush where all you have to do is fill the tank beneath it, slide up the lids for some protection from being burned and you get an awesome fire source to provide some ambiance and warmth.

The fire can burn between 3 to 4 hours and should be a neat add-on for any contemporary to modern home.

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Apollo Tabletop Fireplace

I-Vision Fireplace With LCD

Here is a fireplace that should spice up your home in no time. Called the Ambiance Fireplace, it comes with safety burners which should be easy to operate and can be positioned to any place and direction as you please. It makes use of bio-ethanol and is priced at a whopping $4,327.00. A fair price to pay especially if you are into investing in luxury stuff which cost crazy prices for sure.

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The Ambiance Fireplace

Who knew fireplaces could be so captivating? Check out the Roll Fire from Conmoto which can be your own personal mobile fireplace since it can be rolled away anywhere anytime. Measuring just 65 by 22 cm, the Roll Fire may not really warm those chilled bones of your, but will surely grab a lot of attention.

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Roll Fire from Conmoto

There is already a nip in the air in certain parts of the world as winters is only weeks away. Hence we thought  that we would put focus on the Cupola, which has the distinction of being the world’s only spherical wall-mounted fireplace. The fireplace comes equipped with an advanced, adjustable bio-ethanol burner for vent-less flames. Cupola is available in a black or white matte finish for $2,735.

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Cupola Spherical Fireplace

We have seen a lot of modern alternatives to the usual fireplace for ambiance purposes and this one may take the cake yet. It is called Nature’s fire which brings the dynamics of earth, fire and water right in your very own home. It makes use of motion beads and multicolor LED lights which are displayed in an amazing, kinetic sculpture.

Price: $26.79

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Nature’s Fire

Winters are just a few months away, so why not plan ahead. Check out the Zeta Fireplace which is portable and even environmental friendly. Measuring 18mm (32.2″), 1060mm (41.73″) and a 911mm (35.87″), the fireplace can be carried off to all your winter sojourns.

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Zeta Fireplace

German designer Axel Schaefer is the brains behind the “FIRE,” coffee table. Apart from the attention grabbing design, the coffee table also features an integrated bio-ethanol burning fireplace. The FIRE coffee table is available in three different finishes, ebony high gloss for €3,890 ($5,571), colored for €3,000 ($4,296) and natural stone for €6,900 ($9,882).

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FIRE Coffee Table

Here is another cozy and portable fireplace you can add to your home. A modern fireplace like the Vidro by German company Blomus is sure to make a sensational statement in any living room. The portable and stylish fireplace uses gelled ethanol fuel to burn a smokeless flame, and that makes it a perfect fit for the home. It burns gelled ethanol fuel with 100% heat efficiency and produces no harmful carbon dioxide, soot or ash.

The two glass panels on the sides of this coffee table styled fireplace are bound to attract comments and admiration. Available in floor and wall versions, the stainless steel Blomus Vidro fireplaces are priced at between $962 and $2,063.

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Video Portable Fireplace

George Clark may not be familiar to all but he is in fact the one who presents The Home Show on Channel 4. And while many people are just shaking their heads in disbelief on the low appraisal of their homes, the best that people can do right now is improve them.

When we say improve, it doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot. It is a mixture of combining vision with projection and that is precisely what Clark points out. In fact here are some bullets that most home owners would do well to follow to raise the value of living in modern homes today.

1. INSTALL AN ENSUITE BATHROOM
2. CONVERT THE LOFT
3. EXTEND THE KITCHEN
4. CONVERT THE GARAGE
5. PUT IN A SKYLIGHT
6. ADD A UTILITY ROOM
7. FIRST APPEARANCES
8. TREAD THE BOARDS
9. LANDSCAPE THE GARDEN
10. OPEN UP THE FIREPLACE

Most of these things seem general. But you can see them in detail at Times Online. As far as doing them on your own, there are some parts you can independently do but others may need the expertise of a specialist like an electrician for assistance.

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Home Improvement Tips from George Clark

David Hasselhoff who grew to fame with the legendary Knightrider series back in the 80’s is reportedly selling his 9,770 square foot home in Encino, California. His home has 5 bedrooms, a gym, a master bedroom suite, tennis courts and a pool with waterfall and spa.

For a Hollywood star, Hasselhoff’s pad is really something boggling. The estate is reportedly worth about $5.95 million. It makes you wonder why he is selling his home, seemingly like the dream home anyone would want to retire in.

The private estate is entered through double gates. There’s a two-story living room with high ceilings, lavish dining room, gourmet kitchen and a master bedroom suite with a fireplace and mahogany floors. There are his-and-her bathrooms and walk-in closets. The home has a gym and an elevator, which would seem to serve cross purposes. A grotto-style pool with a waterfall and spa, as well as lighted tennis courts, complete the playground.

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David Hasselhoff Selling His Home

Enhancing the outdoors can be done in various ways and if you are the type who loves to invest in great outdoor furniture, the Tuscan Round Teak Fireplace Table is bound to capture your eye.

Especially if you are the type who loves to dress up your backyard or patio, this is something that can really change the whole complexion of your outdoor activities. With a trendy fireplace in your backyard, expect family and friends to spend a lot of time at your place.

“It’s fun to sit around our fireplace table and drink wine. If we have the opportunity for friends to come over, it’s a nice thing to do for something different. In fact, having the fireplace table actually extends the time we spend outdoors using our patio.”

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Tuscan Round Teak Fireplace Table

One part of the home that is bound to be busy would be the home heating and the ambiance-setting fireplace. Normally within a year, the fireplace is the last thing you would think of cleaning. So imagine for the past 11 months how your chimney would be open to all sorts of debris and possible clogs. It would be best to check it out before you start chopping and burning those firewood since the smoke may just go inward to you home rather than out the chimney.

Cleaning chimneys is easy if you have the man of the house equipped with the proper tools like a chimney rods that act as declogging tool for all potential dust and objects that may have accumulated over the months.

Before you do that, make sure you cover the fireplace opening with a plastic tarp held on with duct tape. Finally, wear a mask and change into your old clothes. It may become messy especially if you haven’t cleaned that old chimney for months or even years!

Or if you are afraid to do it, call a handyman to assist you. For a fee, they can surely help you clear out that chimney in time for the cold season.

Have You Cleared the Chimney Yet?

It looks like a standard briefcase but inside it you will be surprised that it is made up of black powder-coated steel with glass panels on the sides and weighs about 55 lbs. Now that is not something easy to carry around. So unless you really need it, it would be best to know where you are going and listing down the things you need to bring along, including this portable fireplace.

It’s available from Unica Home for $3,300, and at that price you’d think they’d at least throw in a bottle of liquid fuel, but I’m afraid it’s not included.

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A Portable Fireplace to Go

Ever wanted a Victorian Themed bedroom? Dresses and coats would have been hung from pegs on the wall – perhaps behind a curtain – or kept folded in a wardrobe or chest of drawers, as clothes hangers were not used until the 1900s (when they were known as ‘shoulders’). As for other pieces of furniture: there might have been a washstand with a china jug and basin which a servant would fill with hot water for washing, a towel rack and perhaps a cupboard to hide the chamber pot, a rug on the linoleum or bare floorboards, bellows and a coal scuttle beside the fireplace.

Victorian Bedroom Theme

Victorian Bedroom

I never knew that you can move a fireplace from a room to another! This Raphael Fireplace can transform a blank wall into a fireplace quick and easy. The mantel is an ornate, classical design with curving columns and flowery faux carvings, crafted of sturdy solid wood and wood composite. The firebox and screen kit includes a metal firebox, cement log, faux coal cinders for a realistic look and a brass-tone metal screen for safety. A 13 oz. gel fuel sterno provides the fire powers that can burns approximately 3 hours, and no venting is required.

The Raphael Fireplace