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HEARTH AND HOME

WHEN IT’S COLD OUTSIDE, there’s nothing quite like sitting in front of an open fire, preferably with a glass of wine or toasted marshmallows close by. “A fireplace instantly makes a home feel more inviting,” says interior designer Justin Bishop of Justin Bishop Interior Design. It can help pull a decorative scheme together too. “A fireplace not only adds character and visual strength to a space, it creates a natural focal point. Seating and occasional tables, for example, can be grouped around a fire to create a cosy setting

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