THIS is the time of year when homes get fireplace envy. Artefaction, Dockrell Complex, Upper Ballymount Road in Dublin 24 (01-4089702/01-4089703) has several reproduction fireplaces reduced to clear.

The Adams- style Herbert is made of white Italian marble with Sienna marble inlay and was €7,800. It is now reduced to €5,460. The white marble, Georgian-style Shelbourne has an engraved brass grate and is reduced from €12, 750 to €8,875. The Fitzwilliam has carved Italian marble and a polished steel fire basket and is down from €7,700 to €5,390. The Clonmel, made of Portugese limestone, is down from €3,800 to €2,660.