what do I do around this fireplace? make an accent wall? built ins?
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Comments (15)Two and three are pretty much the same thing. I think I just like two better because the fireplace is more aesthetically pleasing to me. As for depth, most library shelves are 9" deep. That's what I've read anyway, I haven't actually measured. :) If you have a lof of big books, you might want a bottom shelf or two to be deeper....See MoreWhat do I do around this window and on the walls?
Comments (31)I think your kitchen is lovely, and I would not go to the bother and expense of adding more tiles, etc. Easy to say but expensive and labor-intensive to do. I can see you do need window covering for privacy, especially at night, and I like the kind we have which has a handle in the middle to pull up and down, and the pleats each have a hollow core which is good for insulation. Ours look as good as new after years of use. A colorful runner in an Oriental design as above or whatever kind you prefer in medium shades to complement your floor would be a decorative and useful touch. Wood floors in any part of the house benefit immensely from beautiful area rugs. Leave your shelves in that color or paint them; I think they add a nice emphasis right now to your pale kitchen. I hope you find that your lighting is okay as it is, but what a pity they neglected to add connections for pendant lights. I would have been on the phone pronto. Very nice job on your kitchen. I'm not a fan of kitchens that are tricked out to the nth degree, and am just grateful we're not cooking over open fires or tiny gas stoves on the floor like millions of people in the world. Spending four months in India was an eye opener as to how incredibly privileged we are here....See MoreHow do I design a renovation around this built in?
Comments (6)Have you thought about removing this surround and mirror? I think I would leave the built-ins, if possible and remove all mirror and wood above the mantel. A nice piece of art would look good there...It just looks so out of proportion there...even with your high ceilings....Not sure how it fits in with the built-ins but I would look into removing this....See MoreBuilt-ins around flush fireplace
Comments (4)The photo you are showing is not a flush fireplace like you have. The shelving would most likely be 12 inches deep, so would stick out next to your fireplace. Quite honestly, I would not do it,although, I think if you put built ins on both sides, you might be able to make it look decent. My fireplace has a built in on the left and none on the right. To make it look balanced, I have a free standing cabinet on the opposite side, because, it just looks weird to have a built in on one side....See MoreSina Sadeddin Architectural Design
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