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fireplace

[fahyuhr-plays] / ˈfaɪərˌpleɪs /


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The primary suite offers its own private escape, complete with vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, and a remodeled walk-in closet.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026

The trio was given carte blanche to design their individual spaces, which include a bathroom, walk-in closet and fireplace.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

A wood-burning cast-iron stove serves as both fireplace and heater in the center of the living space.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

After dinner, travelers and area residents gather around the fireplace and read newspapers that discuss the Bill of Rights.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

He built a brick fireplace with a huge chimney pointing straight up at the cloudless sky.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney

Multiple fireplaces serve as focal points within the living spaces, while French doors and windows help connect the interiors to the expansive grounds surrounding the home.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026

The sets have too many doors, the scenes have a delirious number of extras and the actors yell their lines over the distracting clatter of crackling fireplaces, beeping machines and ticking clocks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

The GIFs of the Owens’ Massachusetts estate, with its cozy fireplaces perfect for pajama lounging, still blow up Tumblr every October.

From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026

Built in 1912, this European-inspired Bratenahl home has four fireplaces, an elevator and original wood floors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

Looking somewhat like a British officers’ club, the Marshall was wood-paneled, with plush burgundy velvet curtains, several fireplaces, and oak tables fitted with brass lamps.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady


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