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How To Choose A Finish For Your Fireplace
When you’re in the process of choosing finishing material for your fireplace, the options can be extremely overwhelming. This is because you can go so many different directions, and the finish you choose will really set the tone for the rest of the room. Because of this, you want to make sure you take the time to consider all options and take into consideration your personal style before making a final…
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How To Make Your Fireplace Stand Out
When you look at the fireplace in your home, do you find that it gets lost within the room? This is commonly the case because fireplaces can be seen as a practical item rather than a centrepiece. But there is no reason why your fireplace shouldn’t be the center of attention and really be a standout piece in the room! To give your fireplace a little extra oomph and really…
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4 Ways To Decorate With Books
Even if you’re not an avid book reader, most of us can find a small collection of books sitting around the house that have been well-loved and read. But once you’ve tackled those books, where do they end up within your home? For most, these books can be found collecting dust on a bookshelf and sitting where they can’t be appreciated. So, instead of leaving these wonderfully loved books behind,…
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The Do’s & Don’ts Of Picking The Perfect Accent Chair
When you are updating your living space, usually, the first significant change is the furniture in the room. Not only does changing the furniture refresh the look of your area, but it also lets you try new styles and designs. One piece of furniture that is perfect for this is a comfortable, accent chair that pulls the entire room together. But how do you go about choosing the perfect chair…
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Decorating With Black & White
Black and white will always be an elegant combination of colors that is loved all over the world and in-home design. Because of that, it makes this stylish pair so versatile that it can be hard to find a place where they won’t fit or work well in your home. We love to see bold pops of black with accents of white touches or the opposite scheme, a clean white…
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3 Creative Ways To Use Picture Frames
Picture frames have been around forever, framing pictures of our loved ones, our home, and our favorite moments in life. But have you ever considered other uses for picture frames? It takes a little creativity and maybe a little elbow grease, but the results are well worth it as a picture frame can be super versatile. Whether you have an old weathered frame with no place to go or just…
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4 Creative Ways To Display & Store Books
Most everyone you talk to will have a favorite book that they love and maybe even have read several times. Whether it’s a classic book from your school days or a new book that you devoured in a few days, books are always something to be loved and remembered. But when you’re not reading, you need somewhere to display your favorite reads, right? Well, long gone are the days where…
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In The Kitchen With Valor Fireplaces
When it comes to designing your kitchen or dining space, what are the essential items that you must have? To start, you might find yourself dreaming of an organized and well-designed kitchen, and a functional yet beautiful dining room might be another. However, have you ever considered adding a fireplace into your kitchen or dining room design? Not only can it add an elegant, unique touch to either room, it’s…
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4 Ideas For Decorating With Gold
When it comes to the metallic family, it is no wonder why gold is a popular metal choice for interior home design because of its shimmery appearance and classic look. Gold can make a bold statement in any space but at the same time blend well with other colors and can add a little excitement and elegance to the inside of your home. So, once you decide that you would like…
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HeatShift™ Options & Benefits
Keeps Walls Cooler Valor’s unique HeatShift™ transfers convective heat upwards through hidden ducts and back into the room — completely bypassing the wall and surface areas above the fireplace — so valued artwork, a TV or construction materials stay cooler. Flexible Installation Options Improved Performance A raised heat outlet improves convection airflow — reducing wall temperatures and improving overall performance – circulating warm air back into the room at a…