AcuCraft Fireplaces

While in the past wood-burning fireplaces may have gotten a bad rap, today’s wood-burning fireplaces area marked improvement and offer a range of economic and environmental benefits while creating a cozy ambiance for you and your family. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, many modern-day wood-burning appliances burn more efficiently, saving you money while also improving indoor and outdoor air quality. Newer models are known to: · Burn up to 50% more efficiently than older models, which can save you money on your energy bill. · Use a third less wood fuel while producing the same amount of heat. · Reduce creosote build-up (oil distilled from coal tar that is often used as a wood preservative), which can reduce the risk of chimney fires. · Lower the levels of carbon dioxide, methane, and other sources of particle pollution both inside and outside your house. While increased efficiencies, improved air quality, and superior heating are all positive ...

No matter how well you plan, the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas always seem to fly by. Between traveling, shopping, holiday parties, school and work events, and the holidays themselves, sometimes decorating can fall to the wayside. It’s easy to dismiss holiday decorations as superfluous, especially when you’re short on time. However, there are some valuable, albeit intangible, benefits associated with what experts call a “designed environment.”   For example, researchers postulate that people can generate and associate meaning when they experience a designed space like a Christmas tree or festive room, and this cognitive association can help develop positive relationships with others that also experience that space. Designed environments can also facilitate shared experiences, including serving as a backdrop for activities, conversations, and gatherings. Researchers have tested these hypotheses too. In one case, families that routinely visited a...

Whether you’re renovating your forever home or you’re brainstorming ways to make your house more marketable to potential buyers, you have a plethora of design options at your disposal. Do you focus on curb appeal? Should you update the kitchen or maybe invest in newer appliances? To help guide your decision, consider that fireplaces are routinely on potential buyers’ lists of “must haves,” making fireplaces a hot commodity for homeowners and home buyers alike. Additionally, according to U.S. News and World Report , approximately 68% of surveyed real estate agents say that a fireplace is a sure way to increase a home’s value. Fireplaces are one of the most attractive features of a home, regardless of whether you’re buying or selling. If you think you or potential buyers might enjoy a new fireplace but you’re torn on which kind to get, consider working with an experienced designer and manufacturer of fire features to determine what kind will best fit and add value...

That soft change from summer to fall offers a welcome reprieve from the summer heat, replacing that sticky air with cool mornings and vibrant foliage. For many though, fall is also a time of reverence where thousands of faithful followers congregate in holy devotion to college football. If college football is followed like a religion in your household, then Saturday is a High Holy Day. Imagine an outdoor space customized flawlessly for college game day, replete with an outdoor TV, your favorite game day chair, and an outdoor gas fire pit to keep your guests warm when the afternoon temperature starts to dip. An outdoor fireplace can transform your back patio into a game day haven that rivals any sports bar or tailgate party. Look for a fireplace company that connects you directly with a professional designer to create a customized residential outdoor gas fire pit that perfectly fits your outside space. You’ll also want the ability to select your control preferences ...

As summer transitions into autumn, the leaves start to fall and the weather gets chillier. But that doesn’t mean the party has to move indoors until spring. Upgrade your backyard patio with some of these luxurious features to entertain outdoors well into the fall months. Most of these additions work well for year-round outdoor entertainment, too, making them well worth the investment.     Outdoor Gas Fire Pit S’mores aren’t just for summer months anymore. An outdoor gas fire pit will keep your gatherings warm during cooler months and provide the perfect setting for beautiful, chilly nights any time of the year. Choose a model that fits with your patio aesthetic, whether that’s a circular fire table or an arc-shaped design. Provide seating around the gas fire pit that makes it easy to relax and have a conversation while enjoying the warmth. Tartan Blankets + Canvas Pillows Keep a basket of cozy, flannel blankets in a convenient spot on your patio to ...

If you haven’t heard of this home design trend that’s been taking the world to a cozier place, it’s time to experience the Danish lifestyle in your own home. Hygge (pronounced “hoo-gah”) roughly translates to creating a cozy and joyful space for you, family, and friends. It doesn’t rely on a specific season or aesthetic but definitely comes in handy during chilly months and homey holidays. Experience hygge in your home by upgrading your common area spaces and personal sanctuaries with these soul-warming, luxurious features. Pops of Color The Danish home decor style traditionally, and contemporarily, relies on chic neutral colors. Add touches of green, pinks, and blues to accent the earthy tones that are your home decor basis. These can help make the gray weather outside less dull and create a cozier space without needing to overall your home design theme. Accent colors work best with blankets, pillows, vases, coffee table decor, smaller wall hangings, hol...

When dreaming of your home remodel, it can be all too easy to fantasize about every luxury imaginable. However, splurging on every item would quickly demolish your budget. Instead, focus on investments that will stand the test of time and receive the most use in your new space. Modern See Through Fireplace Layer warmth and ambiance into your updated space with a modern fireplace feature. A see through fireplace will connect two rooms together while creating a gorgeous focal point in each. Perfect for sipping your coffee next to on frosty winter mornings, lounging near on a lazy Sunday, or creating a conversation at your latest dinner party, a see through fireplace will enhance your home for years to come. For the ultimate in luxury, consider a see through fireplace that connects the indoor space with the outdoor space that you can enjoy year-round. Radiant Heat Flooring  Create a spa-like experience that you can enjoy every day by splurging on radiant hea...