tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083735551916707425.post1236906904302846885..comments2023-10-21T06:07:47.672-04:00Comments on CREED: Modern Fire - Love HateCREEDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14248576787649099044noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083735551916707425.post-54592424409954077132011-05-10T23:12:48.109-04:002011-05-10T23:12:48.109-04:00Hi - where do I find the fireplace that you have c...Hi - where do I find the fireplace that you have called "This wood burning fireplace is modern perfection"?! It is beautiful, and I would like to know where I could get one?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083735551916707425.post-23490294367005357622011-04-10T11:08:18.328-04:002011-04-10T11:08:18.328-04:00Khai Foo.....Thank you! true if your 'wall hu...Khai Foo.....Thank you! true if your 'wall hung' or floating flames are installed in a way that could never be possible to do if it were wood burning,,,then its like shouting out loud "I'm fake", so what's the point? Its just an accessory not a fireplace. To me a fireplace is an architectural feature, my point above is even if you use gas it should be built and installed with the same integrity a real fireplace would be. I dont understand why so many people think anything with a mantle or surround or logs cannot look modern so I hope my examples above show how untrue this is. My biggest pet peeve with the modern logless gas units is the way in which people are installing them. Even when using gas, with or without logs make it look as technically/structurally authentic as possible.CREEDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248576787649099044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083735551916707425.post-48382675764554839962011-04-10T08:28:47.975-04:002011-04-10T08:28:47.975-04:00This is a great post. Well explained and well just...This is a great post. Well explained and well justified. You make some very good points. Nice to see someone who is really thoughtful about fireplace design.<br /><br />I agree with you completely about the 'flat screen tv'-looking fireplaces. There is something completely wrong about treating a fireplace as 'insubstantial' and 'surface-applied' - makes absolutely no sense historically or tectonically.<br /><br />I agree that nothing beats a wood-burning fireplace - but if you can't have one - as with most of us urbanites - please don't have fake logs!<br /><br />Thanks for the post!<br /><br />KhaiKhai Foohttp://www.paloform.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083735551916707425.post-79996416855013015272011-03-10T23:41:07.196-05:002011-03-10T23:41:07.196-05:00ooo...these are great! I think you, indeed are bot...ooo...these are great! I think you, indeed are both a country and a city mouse :) <br /><br />Can't wait to see the projects you have wrapped up...such a talent!!! And your photos...triple threat! Enjoy those nights with your warm quilt and that glass of red wine :)<br /><br />Best,<br />MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083735551916707425.post-91403937112551917652011-03-10T21:29:07.095-05:002011-03-10T21:29:07.095-05:00Karen - I'm obsessed with fireplaces and have ...Karen - I'm obsessed with fireplaces and have hundreds of pics, it took a long time to narrow down just a few for this post! Klaus jr's house was featured in the Jan.08 issue of H&H. A favorite of mine, I still have the issue on my shelf but I tore out the pages. If I have all the pages, I'll email to you! : ) Soon as you find that farmhouse, call me immediately! A modern farmhouse is my dream home too, actually....a modern barnhouse. Is it weird I'm more interested in the barn than the house when I'm looking at country properties?CREEDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248576787649099044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083735551916707425.post-17513684513103980732011-03-10T12:33:25.201-05:002011-03-10T12:33:25.201-05:00Carol - I can't even imagine how long it took ...Carol - I can't even imagine how long it took you to find all those fireplace pictures! LOL. I could look at fireplaces alllll day long. I NEED to know which issue of H&K Klaus' house was in. I'm desperate to see it. Also, I'm with you. If it can be hung on a wall it's not a fireplace. If it can be turned on with a "switch" it's not a fireplace. Blech. See? Yet AGAIN we agree and are similar. I can't wait until I make enough money to buy my dream farmhome and thusly hire you to design it. :) Here's to the future! ~ karenThe Art of Doing Stuffhttp://www.theartofdoingstuff.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083735551916707425.post-73393465363638699212011-03-08T14:55:41.327-05:002011-03-08T14:55:41.327-05:00I think a fireplace needs a mantel. It frames the...I think a fireplace needs a mantel. It frames the fire and warms up the room. And I'm with you... those floating fireplaces leave me cold!Heidi Kerr-Schlaeferhttp://www.rtsfurnituredesign.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083735551916707425.post-69427945115836980922011-02-28T22:12:42.484-05:002011-02-28T22:12:42.484-05:00Caroline - six fireplaces!!! Oh my! They can be ...Caroline - six fireplaces!!! Oh my! They can be expensive to restore, hopefully you can get one of them functioning in the future. The good thing is they add lots of character to a space even when they're not lit. : )CREEDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248576787649099044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083735551916707425.post-63102312525940007752011-02-28T22:07:54.348-05:002011-02-28T22:07:54.348-05:00Virginia I'm jealous,,,sounds like a wonderful...Virginia I'm jealous,,,sounds like a wonderful design project. I'm kinda obsessed with fireplaces! I'm so drawn to the primal aspect of them and love to incorporate that centuries old element in our modern spaces.CREEDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248576787649099044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083735551916707425.post-88300343347426471852011-02-28T22:00:44.066-05:002011-02-28T22:00:44.066-05:00PVE, why doesn't it surprise me that you have ...PVE, why doesn't it surprise me that you have an EZ tea pot! : ) Her work epitomizes classic modern design. I idolize her. Crackle and a real flame are the best, gas or wood, its all about how its presented!CREEDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248576787649099044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083735551916707425.post-24166727072713652662011-02-28T21:50:21.486-05:002011-02-28T21:50:21.486-05:00Thanks Sue,
I'm not opposed to gas fireplaces,...Thanks Sue,<br />I'm not opposed to gas fireplaces, I like the ones that look as real as possible and there are some good options but it seems like the market is being flooded with these more abstract ones as your second comment points out. New kitchen and new fireplace.....sounds wonderful!!!CREEDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248576787649099044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083735551916707425.post-34809096387317985882011-02-28T17:42:46.917-05:002011-02-28T17:42:46.917-05:00We have six fireplaces and not a single one is fun...We have six fireplaces and not a single one is functional...sigh. The joys of buying an old farmhouse!Caroline @ The Feminist Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14042647064869326025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083735551916707425.post-32132352696755253902011-02-28T17:31:27.536-05:002011-02-28T17:31:27.536-05:00Great comments and lovely examples. Given me lots ...Great comments and lovely examples. Given me lots to think about as we design our modern, ventless fireplace!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083735551916707425.post-78987975602943034112011-02-28T01:44:11.253-05:002011-02-28T01:44:11.253-05:00Great examples, thank you!Great examples, thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083735551916707425.post-58137757582874148072011-02-27T19:54:08.137-05:002011-02-27T19:54:08.137-05:00My afternoon agenda is to design a real wood firep...My afternoon agenda is to design a real wood fireplace for a 1940s house renovation that I am working on. So, with fireplaces on my mind, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your thoughts, and have to say that I agree. There is just nothing like the emotional warmth that comes from a real fireplace ~ maybe it is the primal caveman in us! <br /><br />You have selected some fabulous rooms to make your well argued point.Blue Fruithttp://www.bluefruitdesign.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083735551916707425.post-80654716874442277402011-02-27T17:17:07.099-05:002011-02-27T17:17:07.099-05:00Our fireplace is all a flicke now and needs a mode...Our fireplace is all a flicke now and needs a modern lift, but I am an old fashioned gal and there is something so wonderful about the wood, the sound and the warmth. At the ski house this winter we have a switch and that is nice to flip after a hard day skiing....and not to have to clean....but I too much prefer the real fire and tea too. Funny I have an EZ pot!<br />pvepve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083735551916707425.post-10740226211917933072011-02-27T14:47:02.681-05:002011-02-27T14:47:02.681-05:00Ahhhhh...add on to my previous post....just went t...Ahhhhh...add on to my previous post....just went to the Town and Country site and even they have jumped on the more modern looking floating fireplace bandwagon:) As long as they keep their regular units I'm happy.Sue McNenlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12072251834432507268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083735551916707425.post-49603318619005889762011-02-27T14:39:40.551-05:002011-02-27T14:39:40.551-05:00I absolutely agree. A great option for people who...I absolutely agree. A great option for people who simply can't put in a wood burning fireplace is a town and country gas one. We had one in our last house, and will be putting one in our new house this year. They are the closest thing to the wood burning look....no vents, flush to the hearth, herringbone brick, andirons...etc. LOVE them, and love this post and your blog in general. My goal for my VERY small business this year is to put in the fireplace, then use your e-services to design a kitchen plan. It's keeping me going..........:). A fireplace and a new kitchen.....Ahhhhhhhhh.....Sue McNenlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12072251834432507268noreply@blogger.com