(BPT) - What makes a house a home? Its fireplace. What makes that fireplace special? The design, beauty and comfort of the hearth.
But the hearth isn’t just for your living room anymore.
This National Fireplace Month (October), the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) wants to remind home builders and homeowners that, thanks to the ingenuity of designers and architects, a beautiful hearth can center any room of the house.
“The hearth is the home’s heartbeat, the connection point for all who live there,” said Jack Goldman, president and CEO of HPBA. “For centuries, when you think of hearths, you envision living rooms and dens, but our lifestyles have changed. Where we congregate and how we spend our time has evolved. Combine those changes with home builders and remodelers’ creativity, and you can now consider a fireplace for nearly any room.”
Consider these six spaces:
Warming up to the idea of fireplaces beyond the living room? Contact a specialty retailer today. Learn more about fireplaces, stoves and heaters with HPBA’s helpful online resources.
About the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA)
The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA), based in Arlington, Virginia, is the North American industry association for manufacturers, retailers, distributors, representatives, service firms and allied associates for all types of barbecue, patio and hearth appliances, fuels and accessories. The association provides professional member services and industry support in education, statistics, government relations, marketing, advertising and consumer education.