This majestic fireplace is the focal point of a greatroom in an upstate New York residence. The house was designed by Centerbrook Architects, who also designed the fireplace, firescreen, and andirons with mica maple leaves that glow when a fire is burning. An impressive and integrated design.
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Design Credit: Centerbrook Architects
