There was a time when bringing fire into the home was a necessity. It was a matter of survival. Back then, the fireplace was the center of the home because it provided both heat and a means of cooking. These days, fireplaces are more aesthetic than anything else. Yet a fireplace can still be the centerpiece of your home.
The Modern Craftsman team does a lot of work with custom fireplaces for both living rooms and external spaces. Some of our best work revolves around designing and installing fireplaces we consider functional works of art. Perhaps you've seen some of the photos here on our website. If not, we encourage you to take a look.
A Place for Family
Back when fireplaces were built into homes out of necessity, space where the fireplace was located was also the family's main living space. Parents would gather with their children around the fire in the evening. They would enjoy a good meal and one another's company. There were always stories to tell and laughs to be had. Occasionally, parental wisdom was dispensed.
Likewise, a custom fireplace from Modern Craftsman can be a gathering place for your family, as well. Imagine sitting in front of a crackling fire and discussing your day. Imagine sharing your hopes and dreams over a hot cup of tea or cocoa.
There is something uniquely special about staring into the depths of a fireplace to watch the flames and embers dance around. It can be mesmerizing. A custom fireplace built as a functional piece of art takes that experience to the next level.
A Place for Entertaining
Are you the type of person who loves to entertain? If so, there is no need to keep a custom fireplace all to yourself. That same space where your immediate family gathers can become prime entertainment space whenever you have friends or extended family members over.
A custom fireplace can be a great centerpiece for conversation. Indeed, the fireplaces we design are often conversation starters. People are so enamored with the artistic beauty that they cannot help but ask questions. Best of all, a cozy room with a custom fireplace tends to make people comfortable enough to sit around and enjoy long conversations.
If You Can Dream It…
Now that we've established just how a custom fireplace can be the centerpiece of your home, you might be wondering if we can truly build what you're thinking of. In a word, yes. If you can dream it, we can make it reality. We specialize in combining a variety of building materials with our understanding of art to create pieces no one else has created.
Is minimalism your thing? We can make it happen. A tall fireplace with a concrete facade and straight, clean lines will make your great room pop. If that's not what you're after, maybe a more intricate design is more to your liking. Just tell us what you're thinking.
Modern Craftsman has been a part of making Salt Lake City homes living pieces of art for many years. Founded by craftsmen and artisan Tyler Blaine, we prioritize locally sourced and earth friendly materials we can transform into pieces that perfectly capture the heart and soul of those who commission them.
If your home is in need of an artistic centerpiece that encapsulates the essence of who you are, we invite you to consider a custom fireplace. Fireplaces have historically been centerpieces by necessity. Today, they are centerpieces by intent. Let Modern Craftsman turn your intent into a functional piece of art you'll be proud to show off.