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Get rid of fireplace to enlarge view?

Archie R
hace 7 años


I have an amazing view and a pretty nice gas fireplace. Would you get rid of the fireplace and/or bookshelves to make the view bigger?
The best part of the view is through the corner of the room visible in the photo.
What do you guys think?

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  • Wendy H
    hace 7 años
    Última modificación: hace 7 años

    Are you joking... You have beautiful views already. :) Keep in mind, every room must have a focal point and yours is that fireplace. I love it! I tend to think of privacy loss too. Removing the fireplace opens the house up more and gives you less privacy, but I don't know what's on the other side.

    Comentarios (21)

    • Lindsay K
      hace 7 años

      Pretty room! Do you use the fireplace? Is this the only fireplace in the house?

      Archie R agradeció a Lindsay K
    • Archie R
      Autor original
      hace 7 años
      Última modificación: hace 7 años

      we're just about to move in actually :) it's all staged to look great in photos, can't take credit for the setup. i think we'll use it the fireplace once in a while. there's another one on the lower level but we'd never use it.

    • User
      hace 7 años

      gorgeous! I would plan a conversation seating arrangement at the spot where the view is the best. Leave the fireplace and enjoy!

      Archie R agradeció a User
    • PRO
      123 Remodeling Inc.
      hace 7 años

      I think it looks great already - no reason to throw money at taking out the fireplace.

      Archie R agradeció a 123 Remodeling Inc.
    • PRO
      HMH Development Inc
      hace 7 años

      Not sure. I would probably live in the home through all seasons to determine if I would use fireplace or not. Very lovely room. You could remove existing fireplace and add something a bit different.


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    • Lindsay K
      hace 7 años
      Última modificación: hace 7 años

      If you'll use it once in awhile, I would definitely keep it! I think you'll still enjoy this room and the views that are already there, and the fireplace and bookcase kind of ground the space.

      Archie R agradeció a Lindsay K
    • Archie R
      Autor original
      hace 7 años


      wow so many great responses. the view behind the fireplace is an unobstructed SF bay view, but the midpoint of the view is slightly north of the golden gate bridge.

    • Jeannette Sirois
      hace 7 años
      I love this space and think that you have to weight your options. If you think the view is more important, can you remove the wall to the right of the fireplace? Can you redo the fireplace surround, cut down on the size and open the walls more. I had a similar issue, fireplace over view and took the view, moved the fireplace in a location that did not hinder the view.
      Archie R agradeció a Jeannette Sirois
    • PRO
      New Century Design Inc.
      hace 7 años

      Without the fireplace, the room would lose it's definition. When the sun goes down the room would have no focus if all the walls are glass as stated above. You probably will find yourself standing at the glass to enjoy the views anyway so you don't need to add more since form the corner your view is unobstructed.

      Archie R agradeció a New Century Design Inc.
    • shirlpp
      hace 7 años

      Absolutely not. Do not put your furniture on the wall as in the staging and you should have more of a view. That sofa in the staged space, should really be facing the fireplace.

      Archie R agradeció a shirlpp
    • Jennifer Dube
      hace 7 años

      It looks like you have a deck that enables you to enjoy the view from the outside, no?

      If this is a condo, you may not be able to add windows.

      We have a similar situation, but we're in Boston and I would not trade my fireplace for more view, even if our condo would allow us to do it. But, it gets cold in Boston.

      Archie R agradeció a Jennifer Dube
    • User
      hace 7 años
      Keep it! Great selling feature as is and you still have amazing views. Save your money and increase appeal at the same time. Win-win!
      Archie R agradeció a User
    • PRO
      JudyG Designs
      hace 7 años
      Última modificación: hace 7 años

      Where do you live? On chilly Cape Cod, I would never give up a fireplace.

      Archie R agradeció a JudyG Designs
    • greenandblue2
      hace 7 años

      Awesome space. I would keep the fireplace. It looks great and really does ground the space and give you some privacy.

      Archie R agradeció a greenandblue2
    • Archie R
      Autor original
      hace 7 años

      (this is in the San Francisco area)

    • Dale Hadley
      hace 7 años

      It is just beautiful. I would keep fireplace. If you want more of a view and it's feasible i would move fireplace to right or leave fireplace and take out shelves. Your furniture turned to face fireplace and view would be a must for me!! Enjoy your lovely home!

      Archie R agradeció a Dale Hadley
    • apple_pie_order
      hace 7 años

      If you get the Golden Gate Bridge only if you remove the fireplace, then yes, I'd consider removing the current fireplace, after living there a year. A low-profile fireplace, perhaps suspended, could go in another part of the room.


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      Archie R agradeció a apple_pie_order
    • Jennifer Havin
      hace 7 años

      I would definitely live there for at least 6 months before I go tearing up a beautiful home, Congratulations!!!

      Archie R agradeció a Jennifer Havin
    • Archie R
      Autor original
      hace 7 años

      I wish I could reply to everyone individually, I'd never used houzz before but the community here is wonderful. Thanks!.

    • dyliane
      hace 7 años

      If you like to live in a fish tank yes

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