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valia_simonson

Fireplace Dilema

Valia Simonson Designs
hace 6 años

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
    hace 6 años
    Última modificación: hace 6 años

    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.

    Comentarios (21)

    • PRO
      Vesta Homes, LLP
      hace 6 años

      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 agradeció a Vesta Homes, LLP
    • PRO
      BeverlyFLADeziner
      hace 6 años

      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 agradeció a BeverlyFLADeziner
    • PRO
      Valia Simonson Designs
      Autor original
      hace 6 años

      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
      Autor original
      hace 6 años

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

    • groveraxle
      hace 6 años


      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 agradeció a groveraxle
    • PRO
      Valia Simonson Designs
      Autor original
      hace 6 años

      Hahahah @groveraxle

    • PRO
      HX Home Solutions and North Star Stone
      hace 6 años

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

    • PRO
      BeverlyFLADeziner
      hace 6 años

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

      Valia Simonson Designs agradeció a BeverlyFLADeziner
    • saratogaswizzlestick
      hace 6 años

      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 agradeció a saratogaswizzlestick
    • redoredone
      hace 6 años
      Última modificación: hace 6 años

      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 agradeció a redoredone
    • Kim Q
      hace 6 años
      This is gorgeous!!!
      Valia Simonson Designs agradeció a Kim Q
    • PRO
      Valia Simonson Designs
      Autor original
      hace 6 años

      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
      hace 6 años
      Última modificación: hace 6 años

      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 agradeció a User
    • PRO
      Humphries Poli Architects
      hace 6 años
      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 agradeció a Humphries Poli Architects
    • PRO
      Valia Simonson Designs
      Autor original
      hace 5 años

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



    • greenfish1234
      hace 5 años

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

    • PRO
      COASTROAD Hearth & Patio
      hace 5 años

      Beautiful!


    • jbtanyderi
      hace 5 años
      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
      Autor original
      hace 5 años
      All you @COASTROAD Hearth & Patio!!! Thank you so much for the fantastic suggestion!
    • groveraxle
      hace 5 años

      Vava, the whole room looks amazing! Nice work!

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