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Fireplace Dilema

Valia Simonson Designs
6 år sedan

Hi all!

Need help updating this very dated and unique looking fireplace... Would like it to look a little more modern, and have a mantle... Is this easy to do?

Any suggestions welcomed!

Thank you!



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  • PRO
    COASTROAD Hearth & Patio
    6 år sedan
    Ändrades senast: 6 år sedan

    I'm a little prejudiced, but I would not touch this lovely fireplace, which I am guessing is in a very quaint fairytale house built in the '20s or '30s. I would take the doors off (which are dated) and maybe paint the rustications (the plaster details around the opening) a slightly different color to highlight them.

    I think you could add some cool period details to give the fireplace some pizzazz: andirons

    Otherwise, I think I would resist the temptation to alter the fireplace and focus on other details in the room.

    Kommentarer (21)

    • PRO
      Vesta Homes, LLP
      6 år sedan

      The easiest way to update this would be to place tile or stone veneer on the bottom half of the fireplace. Otherwise, I would say you would have to either remove it or build out the fireplace. Building codes will come into play with the second option and would need a professional involved.

      Valia Simonson Designs thanked Vesta Homes, LLP
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      BeverlyFLADeziner
      6 år sedan

      Love the unique fireplace and would not change it except take off the framed art and glass doors. I have added andirons. What I find visually disturbing is the baby nursing glider as a lounge chair in the room. I would replace that & add a wreath.

      Valia Simonson Designs thanked BeverlyFLADeziner
    • PRO
      Valia Simonson Designs
      Författare
      6 år sedan

      Thank you all! GREAT feedback :) I agree that their decor is not the greatest... trying to help a family member update her house a bit... I really appreciate all your comments!

    • PRO
      Valia Simonson Designs
      Författare
      6 år sedan

      @BeverlyFLADeziner what program did you use for the mock up? Photoshop?

    • groveraxle
      6 år sedan


      Please don't touch this fireplace. I'll have to come hurt you if you do. I would showcase it, pretty much remove everything around it, then find one really cool art deco or art nouveau piece to put in the niche. (This fabulous candlestick is only $1500 at 1st Dibs.)



      Valia Simonson Designs thanked groveraxle
    • PRO
      Valia Simonson Designs
      Författare
      6 år sedan

      Hahahah @groveraxle

    • PRO
      HX Home Solutions and North Star Stone
      6 år sedan

      It's beautiful! But we can appreciate wanting something more modern. What kind of finishes were you considering for the fireplace?

    • PRO
      BeverlyFLADeziner
      6 år sedan

      I just use PAINT from Microsoft Windows to cut and paste.

      Valia Simonson Designs thanked BeverlyFLADeziner
    • saratogaswizzlestick
      6 år sedan

      I will hold you down while groveraxle knocks sense into you. That is a lovely unique fireplace. Highlight it with simplicity as Groveraxel suggests.

      Valia Simonson Designs thanked saratogaswizzlestick
    • redoredone
      6 år sedan
      Ändrades senast: 6 år sedan

      Don't try to update and ruin it. It's beautiful as it is. It will add interest to any decor you choose, modern, traditional, transitional, contemporary, anything you decide to use with it. PS...I think its classic, not dated.

      Valia Simonson Designs thanked redoredone
    • Kim Q
      6 år sedan
      This is gorgeous!!!
      Valia Simonson Designs thanked Kim Q
    • PRO
      Valia Simonson Designs
      Författare
      6 år sedan

      Thanks all! I really have to say that I am almost convinced to leave it as is... Maybe just paint the rustications and update the doors as COASTROAD Hearth & Patio suggested.... Appreciate everyone's feedback!

    • User
      6 år sedan
      Ändrades senast: 6 år sedan

      The stone-work around the fireplace looks very Art Deco to me. Have you considered stripping the paint off the tiles to see what lies below? You could have some very nice tiles under the paint. The hearth tiles are probably the standard red they used in the day.

      I wouldn't recommend altering the fireplace other than with paint; that fireplace is a gorgeous architectual element that people would love.

      Valia Simonson Designs thanked User
    • PRO
      Humphries Poli Architects
      6 år sedan
      I would leave the fireplace as is, and update with paint/remove the doors. Another option is to add some of the "modern" pattern tiles that are popular now. Just at the bottom, before the "chimney" furrs up, and maybe paint the top portion. Id pick a tile that would fuse your preferred style & compliment the existing Architectural detail.
      Valia Simonson Designs thanked Humphries Poli Architects
    • PRO
      Valia Simonson Designs
      Författare
      5 år sedan

      Update! We decided to just remove the glass inserts and paint the trim black. Looks AMAZING :)



    • greenfish1234
      5 år sedan

      W-O-W. love when the Houzz community speaks and the results are amazing!

    • PRO
      COASTROAD Hearth & Patio
      5 år sedan

      Beautiful!


    • jbtanyderi
      5 år sedan
      The fireplace looks quite modern compared to the chair. Remove the pictures, and use the hollow for flowers or a plane; otherwise,
      don’t touch it.
    • PRO
      Valia Simonson Designs
      Författare
      5 år sedan
      All you @COASTROAD Hearth & Patio!!! Thank you so much for the fantastic suggestion!
    • groveraxle
      5 år sedan

      Vava, the whole room looks amazing! Nice work!

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