‘Tis the season for staying cozy in the company of family and friends, and there is nothing like a beautiful fireplace to draw people together, a tradition that extends across the globe and over centuries. In the spirit of the holiday season this December, we’re spotlighting some of our favorite fireplaces that we designed that came to life in different shapes and materials and draw inspiration from distinctive locales.
A rustic stone fireplace adds cozy warmth to the idyllic retreat, Camp Runamok, where a charming camp cabin is tucked away in Marin’s mellow coastal town, Inverness.
The towering stone fireplace in the lobby at The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe creates the perfect ambiance to unwind, amidst stunning views of Martis Valley seen through expansive floor-to-ceiling windows.
The lounge at Wyoming’s premier luxury mountain resort, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole, boasts a massive flagstone fireplace with a split face slab mantel, offering a warm invitation for guests to relax by the fire after a day on the slopes or exploring Grand Teton National Park.
On the outskirts of Teton Village, where Shooting Star Clubhouse evokes memories of old ranch houses and barns, the coziest seat in the bar lounge is at the natural stone fire pit capped with a copper clad hood, where guests can sit back and relax in furniture custom designed with a refined western sensibility.
At Vaquero Golf & Country Club’s pro shop in Westlake, Texas, a custom tile mosaic by Heath Ceramics is embedded in the fireplace hearth. The tranquil landscape in the mosaic reinforces the inviting, boutique atmosphere of the room, where wood textures, warm colors, and comfortable furnishings create the feeling of a luxury private home.
The fireplace at El Dorado golf and beach clubhouse in Los Cabos, Mexico features spiraling pedestals that support the mantel and distinctive brick masonry with an elegant arched opening, adding romance and warmth to the space alongside stunning wrought iron candelabras.
At the mountain retreat Mountaintop Golf and Lake Club in Cashiers, North Carolina, where the interiors draw from the historic Blue Ridge Mountain range and the region’s American homestead architecture, an elegant fireplace with wooden mantel, high-back leather chairs, and a rustic center table make for a dreamy wintertime scene.
From the homey cabin hearth in Inverness, California to the elegant wood fireplace in Cashiers, North Carolina, we hope these cozy centerpieces kindle a desire to linger fireside with loved ones. Happy holidays from all of us at BraytonHughes Design Studios.