This week we're rounding up popular homes from Dezeen's Pinterest boards that use fireplaces to create cosy living spaces ? including a Norwegian cabin and a Finnish winter retreat.

Four-Cornered Villa, Finland, by Avanto Architects
Black fireplaces stands out against the stark white interiors of this Finnish lakeside retreat by Avanto Architects.
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La Maison Haute, Canada, by Atelier Pierre Thibault
A fireplace sits in a double-height living space in this holiday home designed by Atelier Pierre Thibault. The room also features a window wall, offering views of the nearby trees and river in Quebec.
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Fairhaven Beach House, Australia, by John Wardle
John Wardle incorporated a statement wood-burning fireplace into this zinc-clad house in Australia, which complements the warm-toned timber used to finish every wall, floor and ceiling. Find out more about Fairhaven Beach House ?

Cabin Straumsnes, Norway, by Rever Drage Architects
A concrete fireplace and wood store act as a focal point inside this Norwegian cabin by Rever Drage Architects, which also features dark-painted walls and plywood-lined ceilings.
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House Bäumle, Austria, by Bernado Bader Architekten
A black wood-burning stove contrasts with the board-marked concrete and pale timber surfaces inside this gabled house by Bernardo Bader Architekten, which sits beside a small stream in Austria.
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