Living Room, San Carlos, CA
My clients were faced with a living room trapped in the 70s! Dark wood paneling and a clunky stone fireplace with a protruding bench hearth prevented them from enjoying the space. What they really wanted was a fireplace flanked by storage that looked as if it had been there since the home was built. We removed the tired wood paneling and installed custom-sized bookcases to house precious collectibles and a new flat screen TV. The clunky bench hearth was removed and the firebox was built out flush with the bookcases to accommodate a new gas-flame insert. English walnut marble and specialty tiles bring a classic sense to the fascia while a new wall color and ceiling spots add a warm glow to this rejuvenated family space.
For dramatic before and after photos, visit:
http://www.jefffioritointeriordesign.com/
like the open at top, closed at bottom cupboards. dislike the short bookshelves, like to ceiling ones