The Olympic Flame or Olympic Torch is a symbol of the Olympic Games, both summer and winter. Commemorating the theft of fire from the Greek god Zeus by Prometheus, its origins lie in ancient Greece, where a fire was kept burning throughout the celebration of the ancient Olympics. The fire was reintroduced at the 1928…
Regardless of the architecture, style and size of a property, fireplaces are certain to remain a major asset. In a survey recently conducted, real estate agents said that it was a huge drawback if an old house had had its fireplaces removed. They stressed that fireplaces had to be in keeping with the house for them to add real value….
There is nothing like relaxing in front of a fireplace, with a glass of wine or a hot chocolate and a book in the evening after a day on the ski slopes or after at work in the winter season. But fireplaces are no longer exclusively for winter use; their designs have changed and they are…
Braseros and outdoor fireplaces will beautify any outdoor living space, creating an inviting atmosphere that can enjoyed with warmth, light and conviviality. Braseros are very pleasant, practical and easy to use, and they will add ambiance to your evenings in the garden, on the patio or next to your pool. They usually are designed to be fuelled…
One of people’s favorite indoor activities, especially in the fall and winter, is spending time next to a warm and cozy fireplace fire. Nothing more romantic than snuggling up to your partner in front of a glowing fire, nothing more relaxing than coming home from a long day of work or outside and sitting in…
Over the years, fireplaces have lost their initial use. Originally they were used to warm up a room. Nowadays this is a secondary effect of using a fireplace. The main reason why fireplaces have remained very popular is their ability to create cozy, warm and inviting atmospheres. In a way, they still warm up the…
There are many ways to improve your home. One of them is a fireplace remodel. The fireplace is one of the coziest, visible, and practical areas of your home. There is also more than one-way to remodel a fireplace, and by considering the current condition of your fireplace and its use, you will be able…
Rigor and architectural creativity, purity of lines and the selection of noble materials are watchwords of the custom designed contemporary pieces of art, then installed on location by a team of traditional fitters, from Azerbaijian of the United States, from Morocco to Sweden via Paris. The name of Bloch Design is credited for the lavish…
A crackling fireplace gives the feeling of peace, comfort and warmth like nothing else. No one that is romantic would want to miss out on the warm atmosphere of a cozy night spent in front of the fireplace. A fireplace is really the most comforting place that you can spend time with the ones that…
A fireplace is an integral part, the centerpiece of a mountain interior design whether in an apartment, a studio, a chalet, a restaurant, a hotel or a SPA. Wood or gas, a mountain fireplace will be the centerpiece, the gathering place offering its guests relaxing and convivial moments in a warm and romantic atmosphere. After a day out on…
