Fireplace project - need help on determining first steps
Jennifer_in_KS
7 years ago
We’ve decided to update our fireplace but are not sure where
to start. We’re hoping Houzzer's can
help. Maybe Corbett will even pop in!
Below is our current fireplace, inspiration fireplace and
fireplace screen/insert thingy (so technical, right?). We are not building bookshelves as shown in
the inspiration photo.
We will DIY it all, including building the fireplace
surround.
In what order should we complete this project? We want glass fireplace doors, stone or
stone veneer accents and new wood surround.
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Jennifer_in_KS
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Steve Cox
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoHere's what I did to my stone fireplace. Just built completely around it. Clare Andre for gas might be more since it puts off a lot more heat. Ours does just fine with a raging wood fire but it's set well back. Found a great step by step blog which I'll try to link. We hired a local contractor to put in the recessed lighting and run electrical to the shelves and behind TV but I hooked up the under cabinet led lights myself
http://www.fourgenerationsoneroof.com/2013/10/fireplace-makeover-begins
Steve Cox
7 years agolast modified: 7 years ago
The final has crown molding up top which isn't in the picture. heres the original room:
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