What to do with this fireplace?
We just finished modifying a Restoration Hardware media cabinet we found at a thrift store into built-ins on either side of our fireplace. Now, we need to decide what to do with the fireplace... We were thinking of adding manufactured stone to the whole center wall with a heavier duty white wood mantel, or to trim out the whole center wall section in white wood with a stained beam as a mantel. We know we need to take out the porcelain tile the builder originally put in, and center the mantel. Any/all suggestions would be appreciated, thanks!
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il y a 6 ansWe agree on the stone! If you bring it up to the ceiling, you will also make the room look larger and compliment the built-ins (Which are awesome btw!) Here's a few of our recent fireplaces with bookcases to show you what we mean. Let us know if we can help! 847-996-6850
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il y a 6 ansThanks for the ideas and suggestions! My initial picture did not show the whole wall it is a 2 story family room, but the fireplace wall is not flat, the built-ins are recessed and there is a 6 inch break in the wall on top of the mirror above the fireplace. Here is another picture. There is also a 7 ft wide opening in the wall opposite the fireplace that leads to the kitchen. Both high walls are completely blank at this point. Should I leave them that way? The plan is to only place the stone or wood trim up to the break in the fireplace wall.
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