Comments on Things That Inspire: Inglenook Fireplaces

I read that an inglenook fireplace was the welsh c...

2011-02-08T16:56:29.736-05:00

I read that an inglenook fireplace was the welsh custom of building an opening or window into the back of the fireplace.

A year late maybe - but your readers might like to...

2010-12-07T15:11:19.054-05:00

A year late maybe - but your readers might like to know the history from an English Architect and owner of a medieval hall house.
In the 13th and 14th centuries fires were in open hearths in the middle of the floor, with benches to either side and a high bench for the house owners at the end. The smoke dissipated through the thatched roofs high above. As space became valuable these high halls were floored over, and an end or smoke bay was introduced. As the fire moved to one side there were problems of houses burning down, so the inglenook, with a proper stone or brick flue was developed. We have one that is a modern addition to our house, being only 500 years old! Many inglenooks were never used for seating as they were used for cooking - sometimes for landlord and servants. The seats have mostly come much later as people cooked on ranges and smaller fireplaces were inserted in the larger ones for fuel economy.

Oh, the primer on curtains was great! I learned s...

2009-12-31T08:40:31.717-05:00

Oh, the primer on curtains was great! I learned so much- thank you for putting this wonderful list together- very informative, inspiring and helpful posts!

Thank you for introducing me to Inglenook fireplac...

2009-12-26T18:36:30.360-05:00

Thank you for introducing me to Inglenook fireplaces. This is a new term to me. My favorite is the one in the Spanish Revival home in the Hollywood district of Homewood, Alabama. I'd include one of these if I were building a home. This is my idea of a perfectly cozy spot! ~ Sarah

Don't know much about Inglenook - but I wish y...

2009-12-24T16:03:29.327-05:00

Don't know much about Inglenook - but I wish you a Merry Christmas!
xo xo

Well now I know what they are called!! This is suc...

2009-12-23T01:22:35.606-05:00

Well now I know what they are called!! This is such a great signature post - thank you for such wonderful, well researched posts!
Merry Christmas!!
xo
Maria

Bringing Inglenooks back! Its about the best way ...

2009-12-22T22:51:29.592-05:00

Bringing Inglenooks back! Its about the best way to engage yourself with a fireplace. Great post. Thanks, Daniel

Inglenook Fireplace - Old-House Journal

I love the way they look, but wouldn't a bench be uncomfortable to read a book on? The one in the Old-House Journal article looks like there'd be plenty of room to hang out in with a bunch of friends though.

These are fabulous! The one from the English B an...

2009-12-21T19:36:09.890-05:00

These are fabulous! The one from the English B and B! Swoon worthy,

That pix of the Tudors actors makes me laugh. They...

2009-12-21T18:46:00.722-05:00

That pix of the Tudors actors makes me laugh. They are WAY too serious.

Love this post.

xo,
cristin

What a wonderful post! I learned something new to...

2009-12-21T12:59:44.574-05:00

What a wonderful post! I learned something new today. I had never seen these either, but I will have to look out for them. My favorite was the white space under the stairs. So cozy and functional. Thanks for the heads up!

This is one of the most interesting and inspiratio...

2009-12-21T11:09:58.287-05:00

This is one of the most interesting and inspirational posts I have ever seen!!!!
Thank you so much for that!
You have a wonderful blog!!!!

I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year!!!

xx
Greet

I just happen to have written and illustrated a &q...

2009-12-21T10:09:40.577-05:00

I just happen to have written and illustrated a "Drawing Board" design column to be published in the next issue of Fine Homebuilding about inglenooks for today. Look for it on newsstands in January 2010. Meanwhile, keep toasty and cozy over the holidays. Cheers.

The most recent William Morris book out has lots o...

2009-12-21T03:33:29.148-05:00

The most recent William Morris book out has lots of lovely Inglenooks in it - check it out
:o)

~ Soj

I just love a fire place in the bedroom.never hear...

2009-12-20T21:52:17.676-05:00

I just love a fire place in the bedroom.never heard of inglenook.
I have lenox Thinking of getting another for sunroom.

Thanks for interesting post.
Seasons Greetings and HO HO HO!

What an illuminating post -- in more ways than one...

2009-12-19T09:32:36.344-05:00

What an illuminating post -- in more ways than one. I enjoyed this and loved the ones you posted from California and Portugal. I don't think I've ever seen Inglenook fireplaces. Now, watch, I will probably notice them. Lovely, cozy idea of having the bookcase within reach of one, too....cheers,-susan

TTI....thanks for teaching me what Inglenook firep...

2009-12-18T22:52:14.273-05:00

TTI....thanks for teaching me what Inglenook fireplaces are! Beautiful!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
xx

One other thought--are inglenooks best for looking...

2009-12-18T21:51:35.663-05:00

One other thought--are inglenooks best for looking out of? See pp. 52-53 of Saladino's book, Style. If so, maybe it doesn't make sense to have a fireplace in there, where you would sit inside and look in toward the fireplace instead of out...

How have I lived without one? I have my doubts tha...

2009-12-18T14:42:31.827-05:00

How have I lived without one? I have my doubts that I'll ever be completely content with my fireplace again!

simply gorgeous!! I love the 2nd to last picture!!...

2009-12-18T12:50:13.841-05:00

simply gorgeous!! I love the 2nd to last picture!!

Great post. Love all of the images. And I just ado...

2009-12-18T11:43:34.986-05:00

Great post. Love all of the images. And I just adore Doug and Tracery!

There's one on p.182 of Susanka's book, In...

2009-12-18T08:19:10.727-05:00

There's one on p.182 of Susanka's book, Inside the Not So Big House. You can see it on Google books preview, and the floor plan is available on Susanka's website. I don't care for them, as the depth seems to make for a dark space. I prefer a shallow window seat nook.

Simply gorgeous! Love all the pics.

2009-12-17T19:29:08.231-05:00

Simply gorgeous! Love all the pics.

I lived in England many many years ago -- and just...

2009-12-17T17:20:41.887-05:00

I lived in England many many years ago -- and just adore nooks of all sorts and kinds -- especially inglenook fireplaces! Very cozy indeed! How wonderful it would be to win the lottery and design a living space with the inglenook seating. Especially in an area off the kitchen!! Just a dream! Thanks for such a GREAT posting!

Jan at Rosemary Cottage

Lovely architectural aspect! I haven't seen th...

2009-12-17T16:04:43.592-05:00

Lovely architectural aspect! I haven't seen this before, or stopped to ponder it at the very least. What great images too!

Comments on Things That Inspire: Inglenook Fireplaces

I read that an inglenook fireplace was the welsh c...

A year late maybe - but your readers might like to...

Oh, the primer on curtains was great! I learned s...

Thank you for introducing me to Inglenook fireplac...

Don't know much about Inglenook - but I wish y...

Well now I know what they are called!! This is suc...

Bringing Inglenooks back! Its about the best way ...

Inglenook Fireplace - Old-House JournalI love the way they look, but wouldn't a bench be uncomfortable to read a book on? The one in the Old-House Journal article looks like there'd be plenty of room to hang out in with a bunch of friends though.

These are fabulous! The one from the English B an...

That pix of the Tudors actors makes me laugh. They...

What a wonderful post! I learned something new to...

This is one of the most interesting and inspiratio...

I just happen to have written and illustrated a &q...

The most recent William Morris book out has lots o...

I just love a fire place in the bedroom.never hear...

What an illuminating post -- in more ways than one...

TTI....thanks for teaching me what Inglenook firep...

One other thought--are inglenooks best for looking...

How have I lived without one? I have my doubts tha...

simply gorgeous!! I love the 2nd to last picture!!...

Great post. Love all of the images. And I just ado...

There's one on p.182 of Susanka's book, In...

Simply gorgeous! Love all the pics.

I lived in England many many years ago -- and just...

Lovely architectural aspect! I haven't seen th...

Inglenook Fireplace - Old-House Journal

I love the way they look, but wouldn't a bench be uncomfortable to read a book on? The one in the Old-House Journal article looks like there'd be plenty of room to hang out in with a bunch of friends though.