Monster of a Fireplace...I've never seen anything like it!

11 år siden

Ugh. I don't know what to do with this fireplace that DOMINATES our livingroom. The red carpet will be replace with hardwood, but what should be done with that fireplace??? This pic was taken with previous owners belongings.

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jcomama
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3 år siden

Hey, hey!!! Any Spoffy fans still out there!? Well, just in case, I’ll post an update. Nothing in this room is perfectly curated, but I think we did ok in embracing the Spofffy funk! 💓

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jcomama
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3 år siden
Anna, the couch and chairs are West Elm.
jcomama
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3 år siden
Ahhh!! The blue floors! Too bad they didn’t get a fun nickname too! Can you believe I didn’t get before pics of the kitchen. I’ll share some that will give you the gist. And some afters also. 😁
drsaj
3 år siden
Your reveal of the Spoffy room and your new kitchen literally put a smile on my face! Enjoy!!
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suezbell
3 år siden
old post 964 comments. Not reading/rereading them all but ... just curious:

Did you name your fireplace Spoffy? That has to be the most unusual fireplace I've ever seen.
Denita
3 år siden
I love how you tamed Spoffy! What a wonderful room.
jcomama
Forfatter
3 år siden
Sue, I can’t blame you. 😂 The artist‘s last name is Spofforth. These clever HOUZZ folks have personified the fireplace. It’s been fun!
anna_682
3 år siden
I love it! Your house looks unique and beautiful. Spoffy is perfect as is.
jcomama
Forfatter
3 år siden
Annnnnnd nowwww....who wants to weigh in with their opinions on Spoffy‘a flip side?!? 😅🤣. Dark/almost black exterior paint and some medium wood accents?! Like maybe a wood front door?? 💗💗💗 you guys!! *Don't hate me!* 😝🤣
suezbell
3 år siden
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Blue floors: Drypool

Like your Drypool.

Kiddo playing w/pupper on Drypool today..
suezbell
3 år siden
Spoffy's back looks like mine feels some days after working in the yard.
Kelley Dockrey
3 år siden
great job!
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Sister Sunnie
3 år siden
That is the most awesome fireplace I've ever seen!!
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fissfiss
3 år siden
Spoffy needs some Suessian weeping evergreens...
decoenthusiaste
3 år siden
It's baaaack! Good job. I'd still like to meet the craftsman who pulled off that look!
rredpenn
3 år siden
Brilliant, jco! I love everything you've done! Spoffy finally looks spiffy! And without scrolling back, yes, I remember the red stuff... and was it the Hobbit creatures? Gnomes? I have a hazy memory too of a particularly cute photoshop? (It's worth a scroll back to find it, you newbies!)
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Susan Fox
3 år siden
BINGO ! You nailed it ! I love the furniture placement . It focuses the attention to the center of the room where Spoffy holds court ! And the skull is perfect, just enough. The eye is drawn from the skull down to the patterned rug in front of Spoffy creating a central feature to the room instead of trying to use the whole room to work around him. I love it now. Somehow it seems less overpowering and is rather elegant to look at . Good for you.! Thanks for the update. I was just thinking about this the other day. You did good. so glad you kept him as hi is....no paint. More pictures are always welcome.
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mainenell
3 år siden
Wow! It looks really great!
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Christine Robertson
3 år siden
So pleased that you updated us all. You had so many suggestions but I really like what you've done. As others have said it's great that he has been left in his original clothing with just an equally quirky decoration. Not too much, but takes the shock off his curvaceous exterior and makes his curves look interesting with being too strange. The rest of the room is lovely. Great job! PS You're kitchen is wonderful. And I say go with your flip side dark with wooden accents.
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Flo Mangan
3 år siden
So unique and clever. We often wonder how things turn out. Very nicely done!! Thanks for posting. On we go!
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Kate
3 år siden
Just curious are you in Denver? I’ve seen an entire neighborhood with this kind of brick work.
Callie Henrichs
3 år siden
I think she maybe near Athens, Ohio. That is where Spofforth the artist lives. A couple friends of mine are friends with John. Just a guess though on location.
ocotillaks
3 år siden
John Spofforth Article

Prolific in Brick
Terry Markovich
3 år siden
Everything came out beautifully. The color you selected for the walls enhances the fireplace by blending in with it which you need when you have such a large and strong focal point.

Which leads me to think it would also make a good exterior color for the house. Though you may want to test it in the sun first. White trim.
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suezbell
3 år siden
Thank you for sharing the after pics. Your home is beautiful. Well done.
Cecile Nessler
3 år siden
So happy to see Spoffy again💖 The room is perfect! Love everything! The blue brick kitchen floor is wicked cool! Can you share more details?? Did you do it yourselves? How hard is it to keep clean? Great job.
Jenn
3 år siden
Wow, what an amazing room! you have made that fireplace look like it belongs there! I like your idea for a dark exterior, it would definitely accentuate his backside 😂!
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Celery. Visualization, Rendering images
3 år siden
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Rooms look great. I would paint the Monster in the same color as wall. You still get a pattern/ texture, but not so crazy FP.

Or paint the grout at least lighter, eliminating a contrast.

Good job on the rooms.
Anna (6B/7A in MD)
3 år siden
Sidst ændret: {last_modified_time}3 år siden
@Celery. Visualization, Rendering images, Spoffy is not getting painted, it was created by a resident artist and has now been incorporated beautifully.
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Celery. Visualization, Rendering images
3 år siden
Yes, I know. It is still overwhelmed the room.
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Home Interiors with Ease
3 år siden
Great job! The only thing I would suggest is to add a Carmel color leather pouf or pillow onto the sofa just to balance out the color of the fireplace..
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Kivi
3 år siden
Awesome job ! Looks great.
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Trish Walter
3 år siden
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so glad to see the after photos. Glad you kept Spoffy. You did a great job designing the room.

What a cool statement in your home and a cool backside too.
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Home Interiors with Ease
3 år siden
The landscaping is really lovely.
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jcomama
Forfatter
3 år siden
A caramel colored pouf is a MUST! I actually thought about trading out the coffee table for one of the large leather square ottomans. :)
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Home Interiors with Ease
3 år siden
Awesome..it would put the cherry on the top!!
jkm6712
3 år siden
Congratulations - looks amazing!
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rredpenn
3 år siden
Jco, I have too much fun with the SW ColorSnap Vizualizer. I love the color of your door now, but as the trim color. I love the idea of a rich mahogany door, and maybe a bit earthier gray for the house. Here is SW Tin Lizzie on house, and SW Peppercorn for trim. I slapped SW Umber Rust on the door just to see. Purty, I think!

Before:

and After:

The Spoffy side done this way. Before:

and after:

I just love this place. You are so lucky to have Spoffy! ;)
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Fred Red
3 år siden
WOW a kid is hanging from the lamp! I'm I the only one seeing it? spooky
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Home Interiors with Ease
3 år siden
Fred Red that it the reflection of the home owner taking the photo.🤣🤣
jcomama
Forfatter
3 år siden
Rredpenn, I’ve never used that!! How cool! 😄
jcomama
Forfatter
3 år siden
Fredred, a kid hanging from a lamp could TOTALLY happen around here though!! 🤣
vacox
3 år siden
Wow, super job. Spoffy looks great!!
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S Collier
3 år siden
Oh my goodness this thread is still around.
Room came out great
Shawna Hays
3 år siden
That is the coolest fireplace ever!
pam h
sidste år
Sidst ændret: {last_modified_time}sidste år
Glad I finally stumbled onto this thread. Awesome!
ocotillaks
sidste år
John Spofforth June 6, 1931-September 24. 2022. Age 91 Athens, OH.

Jcomama: Spoffy is a collector's item and will only increase in value.
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Home Interiors with Ease
sidste år
Oh my gosh not this fireplace photo again!
partim
sidste år
This thread is always a good read.
cupofkindnessgw
10 måneder siden
Perhaps this link was posted in the 1,000 comments upthread, but just in case you missed it:

More Wavy Brick
gurukaram
3 måneder siden
OMG, how did i ever miss this thread? thanks for sharing and i love what you did with the house!