fireplace design question!
We have decided to do a slab fireplace look and trying to decide between porcelain or marble (honed and then enhanced). Also worried about actual material and if porcelain would be damaged more easily etc. It will be close in space to our kitchen (open concept). I’m trying to decide between a black marble or gray porcelain. Our kitchen will have black lower drawers. Also, thinking of putting a big tv in that space above fireplace... so it will likely extend a little beyond the slab. Currently that fireplace width is 61 inches (height 7.5). What are your thoughts?? Any help is greatly appreciated!! Also, for resale value.. which would you recommend?? I’m attaching pictures of the gray porcelain sample with our countertops (caesarstone calacatta nuvo which is very subtle with mild veining). Also attaching an inspiration picture of the fireplace as well as what the current space looks like. My big issue is I don’t want the fireplace to “clash”. Thanks in advance!!!
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Comments (14)Hi Susan, For me, quilt patterns are kind of like recipes. I may use them for ideas but rarely follow them exactly. I don't buy patterns, but I do look at quilts on-line, in magazines and at shows to get ideas. I have graph paper and colored pencils sitting by my favorite chair in the family room and have dozens of quilts sketched out; more than I'll ever be able to make! I find it pretty easy to look at a block and know how to cut it out and put it together; if that's not something you are comfortable with, then using patterns is great. This is supposed to be fun, so do whatever feels good to you! I've really enjoyed the monthly lotto blocks and the birthday blocks because they force me to try some things I might not have tried on my own. Like others have mentioned here, I love using unbleached muslin as the background in some quilt blocks. It has that farmhouse look that seems so old-timey and inviting. However, I've make a birthday block recently with a white-on-white background and loved it so now I'll have to try that too! LOL, it never ends! I don't belong to the local guild although I keep thinking about going. I guess this website is my guild. Kate...See MoreNeed help with designing fireplace and built-ins
Comments (1)So it sounds like your builder or architect needs to do a bit of detailing so as to try to offset the framing to receive the cabinets and shelf and mantel.... your original source image shows the fire place on an exterior wall and is gas burning which is normally bigger then some gas appliances. so the sketch on the right is what I can make out based on pictures. Good luck !! If you ever need a designer in CA give MSDG a try......See MoreTV/linear fireplace wall design
Comments (13)Are you planning a wood burning or gas fireplace? If wood burning this one seems like a great option for linear without being too modern - we looked at it but concluded we needed more height (and we're not dealing with the constraint of a t.v. over the fireplace, as we're generally not a fan of that, aesthetically or functionally). http://www.heatilator.com/Products/Longmire-Wood-Fireplace.aspx That said, I would really consider an arrangement as in your first photo, with the t.v. next to the fireplace....See MoreFireplace wall color and design help needed
Comments (2)Here is what we ended up doing. We decided to keep it light and bright and just paint the wall the same color as the room. We can alway tile it in the future if we get tired of it....See More- PRO
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3 years agoHere's how the two might look. I did not have a good image of the tile size you are showing, but this should help.
Wide Format Gray Tile with Gas Logs and Sliding Glass Door
Negro Marquina Marble Slab Shown with Black and Chrome Glass Doors and Gas Burning Glass
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3 years ago@Hansen Wholesale wow! Thanks this helps a lot! The porcelain would be a whole slab as well. It would look like this.. would you be able to show me?? We also need glass doors for the fireplace!! What options do you have?? Thanks again!!!
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3 years agoHere is your gray slab:
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3 years ago@dmac1108 yes it’s called super white, I’ll post the pic! We ended up picking the pietra gray in a brushed finish. I’ll post that one too! You should go with marble! When I started looking at pricing it was comparable to the porcelain. Approx 1200 a slab! They also make them in large tiles and you could save money that way if you are on a budget. Tile is great too though! We also thought about a montauk slate tile
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