What can we do with this massive stone fireplace and textured walls?
We are closing on a 1931 cottage that has these lovely vaulted ceilings and some of the original details. However, some things were changed mid-1960s, including the fireplace. We are doing a major overhaul of the kitchen and bathroom first, so replacing or refacing the fireplace will have to wait for at least a couple of years. In the meantime, any ideas for the fireplace? I was thinking of taking the curtain rods all the way up to where the ceiling begins, maybe placing a mirror on the mantel and/or swapping out the sconces.
I would love to smooth out the walls as well, but redoing the sheetrock everywhere is also not in our current reno budget. I'm wondering if it's possible to fill in with plaster and paint. Any thoughts?
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A Hart
6 years agoIn terms of design aesthetic, we have an eclectic style mixing pieces from our travels around the world with mid-century and some family heirlooms. I'd love to aim for a similar aesthetic to Mindy Kaling's LA home that was featured in Architectural Digest.
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