Fireplaces
Board-formed concrete. Whenever possible I prefer to reveal the true nature of a material and the processes that created it. That’s an underlying theme of affordable adornment. The boards that formed this concrete fireplace left their mark on the face, and the pattern of knots and graining ties it to the wood used on the ceiling. By using materials for their inherent beauty, you can pocket the finishing costs or redirect them into other features of your home.
Love the way this fireplace looks. Raised hearth and stone all the way up. concealed entertainment unit isn't bad. fir cabinetry system on the right of the fireplace. It utilizes counterbalance weights like those found on old double-hung windows. The light touch of fingers in the holes lifts the middle part up to reveal a TV, and the bottom section drops down to reveal media components.
GORGEOUS after photo. Brick fireplaces are the most popular to replace. Henry says a quick and easy solution is to simply wrap the brick in either tile or wood, leaving the exposed brick for the firebox. “It’s a more updated look that’s one of the least expensive,” Stone tile with contemporary stone mantle and surround.
a wood-burning fireplace made of bluestone slabs below and thin stacked stone above.
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