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Fireplace tools are tools that you want to have around, regardless of whether or not you actually ever use your fireplace, regardless of whether you have a wood-burning fireplace or a gas one. Why? Fireplace tools are useful, yes, to keep a fire going and to clean up after a fire, etc., but they are much more than that: they are great pieces of fireplace décor, of home décor.

Have you ever stared at your fireplace and the are surrounding it and wondered, “What’s missing?” Your fireplace is often the focus of a room – you want to be sure that it is decorated beautifully and accordingly. This does not mean that you have to decorate it lavishly with loads of decoration.

Rather, you may want just a few decorations to finish off the look of your fireplace – you may need only a large mirror hanging over the mantle, maybe a set of candlesticks on the mantle, and a log rack and some fireplace tools on the hearth. That is all.

You may be surprised at how much character just a set of fireplace tools can add to the overall appearance of your fireplace, to the overall appearance of the room in which they are set. Especially if you are going for a minimalist look, fireplace tools can really make a big difference – you definitely want to take your time picking out the right set of tools.

Just a few basics on fireplace tools:

A set of fireplace tools consists of:

• A poker
• Tongs
• A shovel
• A brush
• A tool stand
• Bellows (often times you must buy your bellows separately from the rest of your fireplace tools)

Some popular styles and materials of fireplace tools include:

• Brass – Brass fireplace tools are commonly seen around fireplaces across America. They are somewhat reminiscent of early American style. Brass fireplace tools generally have a brilliant, shiny finish. Depending on how much money you want to spend, you can find solid brass sets as well as steel sets that have been sheathed with solid brass tubing.
• Wrought iron – Wrought iron fireplace tool sets look especially beautiful when paired with a wrought iron fireplace screen. They generally have an much more casual appearance than their brass counterpart.
• Hand forged iron tool sets – For the extra price, you can get iron tool sets with beautiful details like leaves and scrollwork.
• Iron and brass sets – These sets generally combine brass handles with iron shafts and tools. A beautifully mixing of both mainstream types of fireplace tool sets.

So, remember when choosing the best fireplace tools for your hearth: they are more than just tools. They can be wonderful accents to your home décor, too.