Jupiter, god of thunder. Apollo, god of the sun. Dionysus, god of wine. Hestia, goddess of … the hearth? That’s right! The ancient Greeks considered the fireplace to be so important that one of their 12 central deities was dedicated to it. It makes sense when you figure that the average ancient Greek wasn’t eating cooked food or sleeping in a warm bed unless they had a functioning fireplace.
And you know what? The fireplace is still important. It makes any room cozier. It makes any home more valuable. Why, regularly relaxing next to a comfy, crackling fireplace can even help lower your blood pressure. Imagine that – actually living longer because you had the foresight to hire a local fireplace builder back during the twenties.
Want to add warmth and style to your Twin Cities area home before winter arrives? Choose Angell’s Construction Services for the job! Whether you’re remodeling your home and want to update its fireplace – or adding a new fireplace where there was none before – we can give you any fireplace you envision. Go ahead and challenge us by requesting a fireplace with unique or unusual features. You won’t stump us!
Not sure what to ask for? Then consider the following popular fireplace design elements for a little inspiration:
- Flat-wall fireplace – Want to enhance a room’s coziness exponentially without forfeiting floor space? Ask for a flat-wall fireplace, which is flush with and built into the wall to create a sleek, minimalistic look.
- Corner fireplace – Another excellent option for a living room with lots of potential but not as much spare floor space, a corner fireplace provides an interesting focal point in addition to a functional heat source.
- Stone mantel – Want to match the mantel on your fireplace to the countertops in your kitchen? Or create a one-of-a-kind mantel that will never fall out of fashion? Let us custom cut a piece of marble, granite, or other natural stone for you!
- Wood mantel – Do you prefer the lake cabin aesthetics of natural wood? Fantastic! Whether you want rough hewn lumber, recovered barn wood, or something classic like walnut or mahogany, we’ve got just what you need.
- Electric fireplace insert – Do you love getting lost in thought while staring at dancing tongues of golden flame – but aren’t too keen on woodsmoke or exhaust fumes? Not a problem! We’ll install a lifelike electric insert that never needs fuel or maintenance.
- Stone/wood combination – Minnesotans are truly fond of designs that allude to their home state’s natural beauty. If you want your fireplace to constantly remind you of the land you’re blessed to be surrounded by, then let’s make it out of stone and wood that are both native to our area.
It’s still not too late to remodel a fireplace before Christmas! If you’re ready to turn your living room into the kind of place cold people fantasize about winding up in, then you only need one local contractor to get the job done. Contact Angell’s Construction Services today to request a free estimate on custom fireplace design and construction!