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Design & Build

Our design and build team guides your custom fireplace from first sketch to finished install.

Get Real Guidance, Not a Sales Pitch

If you dream of a warm fire on a cold January evening we can help make it a reality. Our design and build team can guide you through the process. We will carefully listen to your needs and help you explore our products and offerings.

We invite you to explore our website, and encourage you to visit our showroom where our experienced staff can turn your conceptual image into a magnificent finished product, guaranteed by the most knowledgeable and friendly staff there is. You can count on it. We hope you’ll allow us to help you, to consult with you, rather than sell you. If you are pleased with our offerings and the way you are treated you will share the experience with others. Referrals are the lifeblood of our existence. We look forward to seeing you.

Before and after: a brick fireplace with built-ins, redesigned and rebuilt by Bowden's design and build team

Before and after: one of our recent design and build projects.

Stone Veneer for Surrounds & Feature Walls

Real Stone Systems natural stone panels, planks and tiles

Alesio 3D Beige Quadro, Real Stone Systems alesio 3d tiles

Bowden's carries the Real Stone Systems line of natural stone veneer: 10 collections of panels, planks and tiles in limestone, marble, sandstone and reclaimed wood, each listed with its size, stone type, finish and usage. Samples are on hand in the Hamilton showroom.

Why Design and Build With Bowden's?

Start in the Showroom

See the options in person and talk them through with a fireplace specialist.

In-Home Consultation

We review your space, take measurements, and build a detailed plan for the project.

No Subcontractors

Your project is managed and installed by our own expert team, start to finish.

Design to Installation

One team from the first sketch through the finished install and ongoing service.

What Our New Jersey Customers Say

4.9 stars across 800+ Google reviews — from homeowners across central New Jersey

Bowden's pulled off what felt like an impossible install. My fireplace wasn't designed for heating—it's deep, not wide—so finding a wood stove that actually fit and worked well took real expertise. The team handled it perfectly. The installers were on time, clean, and just good, normal people—exactly who you want in your home. Even the town fire inspector recognized their work immediately and said, "They always do things right." That says it all. Highly recommend.
Michael Cruickshank June 2026
We go to Bowden's to help our clients often. It's always the right choice!
David DePaola June 2026
Fantastic work, great service and communication. Guys were super nice, efficient, and tidy. Thank you!
V Owen May 2026
Very professional Very pleasant personality
Kenneth Merkin May 2026
Amazing group to work with! Every single employee was kind, professional, and so knowledgeable!! Plus, we couldn't be happier with the final result!!
Kelli Warner April 2026
We are very happy with the great service we received from Bowden's Fireside Fireplace.
Stephen Rosati April 2026

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Bowden's Fireside Has Been Helping Clients in New Jersey Since 1904

As the second-oldest fireplace store in the country, we've been helping people with their fireplaces for over 120 years.

The Bowden's Fireside team

We know how hard it is to take on a home improvement project. That's why we:

  • Make the process simple: Nearly 120 years of fireplace expertise guides you through every step
  • Handle everything in-house: No subcontractors - everything managed by our expert team
  • Only recommend quality brands: We carry only brands known for performance and style
  • Provide complete service: From design to installation to ongoing service
  • Treat you like family: Four generations of caring for New Jersey families

Contact Us Today

Serving Mercer County & Surrounding Areas Since 1904 • Nearly 120 Years of Experience • 4.9 Stars on Google