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rubyclaire1

Fireplace Makeover Help Needed

rubyclaire
6 år siden

We are in the process of updating our modest 1980's Florida home and I need some help. New medium-toned hardwood floors will be installed soon and I would like to take this opportunity to update the corner fireplace in the living/family room at that time. The overall colors in this house are warm - beiges, browns, some reds/oranges/blues but primarily neutral.


I have looked at honed marble subway and that somehow seems a little formal. I have also looked at some rustic ceramic tile that could work. I looked at some ledgerstone in a quartzite or mable look that could be interesting. As you can tell, I am all over the board and need an assist. Attached are some photos of the fireplace area. What would you suggest? Thanks!




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  • er612
    6 år siden

    (16) kommentarer

    • PRO
      Sina Sadeddin Architectural Design
      6 år siden

      Honestly, I would remove it. It's eating up a lot of space, it's in an awkward place, and you live in Florida! I've lived there too, and I never understood why people put in fireplaces. I know it gets "cold" but I would rather throw on an extra sweatshirt one day a year than have precious square footage in my home wasted.

    • rubyclaire
      Forfatter
      6 år siden

      Thanks - hadn't considered that. I would think that would be a costly undertaking.

    • simstress
      6 år siden
      Will wall color remain?
    • rubyclaire
      Forfatter
      6 år siden

      Yes, it's BM Linen White.

    • simstress
      6 år siden
      Cost for removal depends on lots of things. It was several thousand for us to remove a metal firebox, flue through 2 floors and attic. We left the chimney for appearance and we didn't want to mess with roof repair. Repairing the drywall was already part of a larger renovation, so I don't have a number on that part.
    • wildcatblue
      6 år siden
      It's worth researching how much it would cost to have it removed. Now is time since you're installing new floors.
    • motupeg
      6 år siden
      I like the dark facing on the fireplace.
      rubyclaire thanked motupeg
    • rubyclaire
      Forfatter
      6 år siden

      wildcat blue: I agree now would be the time.

      er612: Thanks - very helpful. Surprised the dark doesn't look too bad!

    • PRO
      User
      6 år siden

      I'm not sure of code in Florida but does the floor tile have to be so wide and prominent? Seems to eat up quite a bit of floor space. Can the wood floor go up to the fireplace box?

      A pattern like this with a bit of warmer tones would be nice...


      rubyclaire thanked User
    • PRO
      Caprock Hardscape Supply
      6 år siden

      This is one in Austin Stone that we supplied. It has a rustic feel but looks sharp.

      rubyclaire thanked Caprock Hardscape Supply
    • rubyclaire
      Forfatter
      6 år siden

      I'm verifying but I think code in Florida is 16-18". What is there now is more like 24" - I agree, too much and if I could run right up to firebox I would.

      Glo - do you knw if that is a mix of glass and stone tile in the photo you posted?

    • greenfish1234
      6 år siden
      I was going to recommend this, and saw someone posted a similar pic. 1) NO mantle. 2) one smooth, sleek finish, largest format of natural stone slabs, all the way to ceiling. Make grout invisible.
      rubyclaire thanked greenfish1234
    • rubyclaire
      Forfatter
      6 år siden

      Thank you - I really like the idea of going all the way to the ceiling but losing a mantle makes me anxious for some reason. I'm used to it and suffer from a lack of "vision". These photos help!

    • PRO
      Caprock Hardscape Supply
      6 år siden

      Well even with stone to the ceiling, you could have a mantle. And No worries! We all suffer from that from time to time!

      rubyclaire thanked Caprock Hardscape Supply
    • PRO
      User
      6 år siden

      I found that example on Houzz, which for some reason no longer posts the link to the photo...so strange. Here's a link to the project: [https://www.houzz.com/photos/waterfront-steveston-condo-beach-style-living-room-vancouver-phvw-vp~1777390[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/waterfront-steveston-condo-beach-style-living-room-vancouver-phvw-vp~1777390)

      You can post questions to the photos there. Hopefully, they'll be able to source the tile for you.

      Good luck!

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