# @benjaminjohnstondesign on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DO-4Z7xEdJ6
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/34955980-benjaminjohnstondesign-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/844ff21218.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-09-24T11:00:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Benjamin Johnston Design (@benjaminjohnstondesign) — https://gondola.cc/benjaminjohnstondesign

## Caption

🎙️ Episode 43 of Behind the Build is here! ✨

Let’s talk firebox design — the unsung hero of a fireplace. Benjamin Johnston (benjaminjohnstondesign) and Erin Stetzer (erinstetzerhomes) take you behind the flames, exploring how the right materials and details make all the difference. From reclaimed firebrick to sleek Italian soapstone, they share tips that blend safety with standout style.

🎥 You’ll learn:
→ Why planning the firebox early protects your investment
→ The difference between fire brick and standard brick
→ How materials like soapstone create a lasting and safe finish
→ Clever upgrades: herringbone interiors, discreet mantel power, and more

💡 Whether you’re building, renovating, or just love great craftsmanship, this episode shows why the firebox is where durability and beauty begin.

#FireplaceDesign #LuxuryHomes #InteriorDesignTips #CustomHomeDesign #BehindTheBuild #LuxuryLiving #DreamHome #ArchitecturalDesign

## Stats

- **Views:** 9,611
- **Likes:** 617
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 33

## Tags

architecturaldesign, interiordesigntips, fireplacedesign, customhomedesign, dreamhome, luxuryliving, luxuryhomes, behindthebuild

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