Rustic Fireplaces

No mountain cabin or rustic retreat is complete without the warmth of fire burning within a well-used fireplace, spreading its soothing heat throughout each room. Many of today's mountain homes have made the fireplace their focal point, and thus the fireplaces have become elaborate works of art in their own respect. Travel down back roads and visit some of the most exquisitely designed fireplaces and breathtaking detail work that fireplace artisans are creating today in esteemed author and gallery owner Ralph Kylloe's latest book, Rustic Fireplaces. From stone and rocks to elaborately carved wood and antlers to a variety of metals and wrought iron, Kylloe has collected designs for more than 100 fireplaces and hearths that will inspire and amaze. Rustic Fireplaces is perfect for homebuilders, homeowners and craftspeople who work creatively with natural building materials, and for anyone looking for ideas on how to incorporate the warmth and artisanship of a good fireplace into their home.

Ralph kylloe received his Ed.D. from Boston University and has taught at the university level for many years. He is a leading authority on rustic furniture and owner of the Ralph Kylloe Gallery at Lake George in New York's Adirondack Mountains. He is the author of twelve previous books, including Cabins and Camps, Rustic Artistry for the Home, Rustic Traditions, Cabin Collectibles, and The Rustic Cabin.

Rustic Fireplaces

Written and photographed by Ralph Kylloe

Fireplaces have become elaborate works of art in rustic home design. From stone and rocks to elaborately carved wood and antlers to a variety of metals and wrought iron, Kylloe has collected designs for more than 100 fireplaces and hearths that will inspire homebuilders, homeowners, craftspeople and anyone looking for ideas on how to incorporate the warmth and artisanship of a good fireplace into their home.

Kylloe's work has been featured in USA Today, the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, and has been seen on the Today Show. Kylloe's titles have sold more than 120,000 copies.

Ralph Kylloe received his EdD from Boston University and has taught at the university level for many years. He is a leading authority on rustic furniture and owner of the aplh Kylloe Gallery at Lake George in New York's Adirondack Mountains. His previous books include Fishing Camps, Rustic Architecture and Design, and Cabins & Camps.

Ralph Kylloe received his EdD from Boston University and has taught at the university level for many years. He is a leading authority on rustic furniture and owner of the aplh Kylloe Gallery at Lake George in New York's Adirondack Mountains. His previous books include Fishing Camps, Rustic Architecture and Design, and Cabins & Camps.