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A hanging fireplace screen is the simplest
way to protect against wayward sparks. However, simple doesn’t
have to be plain. With the use of decorative castings, a hanging
screen can become picturesque. Remember the criteria used when
you last selected a frame for the new family portrait. By thinking
of a hanging screen as the frame to the dancing art of the fire
within it, you can go a long way in transforming your fireplace
from dull to dramatic.
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Design Hint: Don't make the mistake
of thinking a black screen with black attachment bars will just
fade away. Instead it accentuates the darkness of the opening.
Consider a textured bar or another finish for the screen frame
to better complement the image you're trying to achieve.
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