help with fireplace renovation
We are closing on a 1850 antique, would like to put a propane insert in the fireplace and redo the look- like the coastal stone looks. This house is on a beach road so going for a classic coastal look. Please help, any advice appreciated!
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PROlast monthlast modified: last monthNo to the stone. Ceiling is too low.
Once you get a price for an insert, a hidden propane tank and the labor for it all perhaps you'll consider simply staying with the existing wood burning fireplace. You can purchase a lot of compressed fireplace logs at a reasonable price and use what you have.
Where do you plan to place a TV in this room?
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You could face the wall in seashells
Or the surround could be faced in shells
Or the fireplace could be faced in oyster shells provided you are by the sea and not a lake.
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Thank you all, here are more pics of different angles of LR (can only post 4 pics at a time I guess) Agree with your advice that stone would overwhelm space. We had chimney inspected and will do some work to make it safe and put in gas insert. I think only space for tv is over FP….
We are closing in April. Kitchen is behind LR, small sunroom
Off LR. Behind the LR is the front room with another FP which we won’t use right away…would like to paint the room too- any advice for a light clean color. I like coastal feel. Thank you
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I was thinking going in a creamy color wash for walls, ceiling and trim...all one color. Add your Coastal blues in furnishings. This room is not exactly like yours but the color scheme is nice.
Sherwin Williams colors look close....
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