"I like to think I'm a sculptor for the hearth," says home-furnishings designer John Lyle, who is drawn to the challenge of seamlessly integrating art with utility. He pulls it off with a line of fireplace accessories in polished white or yellow bronze and hand-forged blackened steel. Whereas most fireplace gear is either ultra-rustic or starkly contemporary, these elegant and original andirons, tool sets, and fire screens strike a middle ground, offering traditional style with a modern spin.
Islesboro, Maine; 207-734-8299; lyleandumbach.com
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