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Craftsman Fireplace with built-in media cabinets
comments (1) December 1st, 2009 in Project Gallery
AdamWestlake, member
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Front view of the geometric simple craftsman details. With a little Christmas cheer.
(All photos taken by myself)
Photo: Front View
I own a 55 yr old home that I am in the process of renovating. There was a hideous plywood and black tile electric fireplace here to begin with that just taking up space and maing the room feel akward. I found some nice pictures of some craftsman fireplaces which I adapted to the space. This was my first attempt at a built in since I am "week-end warrior" and I am very pleased with how it turned out.
I paid someone to put in the gas and fireplace insert and then I built the surround and did all the wiring for the TV and entertainment equipment. The cabinets were purchased, then I stripped them down and sprayed them to match and then trimmed them down to fit in.
I tiled the surround with a beautiful glass/smoked glass/limestone mosaic. This involved cutiting out the floor so the tile would sit flush. I topped it off with a simple but beautiful maple mantle finished with a simple dark brown shoe polish, buffed to a glass-like finish.
Hope you enjoy it as much as we do,
Adam
Design or Plan used: My Own Design - Adam Westlake
posted in: Project Gallery, remodeling, living room, built-ins, fireplaces and chimneys
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• Stanley 48” Lighted Level
• FatMax Xtreme 25’ Tape
• FatMax Xtreme Instant-Change Handsaw System
• FatMax Xtreme Twin Blade Knife
Contest ends December 16
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Posted: 11:16 pm on December 1st
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