skip to main content

Love this fireplace!

7 years ago

Curious if this fireplace was originally all rock? Did you go over the bottom half and in between the rocks on the top portion? What is the material? Smooth stucco? I have a huge rock fireplace and it's very dark so I am trying to figure a way to lighten it up. Thanks very much in advance!

Modern Interiors · More Info

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (3)

PRO
CASA|WASY interior design, inc.
7 years ago
Hello Philip! Glad you like the fireplace. This fireplace was in fact all stone. We framed out the lower portion so that it sticks out past the stone creating a simple mantel. The rocks above were filled in with plaster so that it is less dimensional and lighter in color.

The room on the opposite side of this wall also has a fireplace where we did the reverse...stone on the bottom, drywall above. Note that the way it is done in the photo below meets current California fire codes as the firebox is surrounded by non-combustible material (stone). The opposite version will need to also be a non-combustible material in order to meet code safety.
Philip Niemela
Original Author
7 years ago
Thank you so much for your response and for the photo of the other side. Much appreciated!
Related Discussions
Fireplace Help
Q
Comments (5)
If you want the look of the fireplace you posted but are scared that the dark grey will flood your room, you could paint just the one panel/side wall with the grey, paint the fireplace frame white, and then paint the rest of the room a more light neutral colour. It will also create a more contemporary look and create more focus to your fireplace. Alternatively you may feel more safe to paint the fireplace frame a neutral colour to match the neutral walls. When you are ready to replace the fireplace, I would suggest a bio ethanol burner as a simple solution with minimal DIY work and an option of different styles. Good luck, and please feel free to visit our profile if you're in need of more fireplace inspiration!
...See More
What to do about fireplace surround bricks
Q
Comments (0)
I have a Le Droff fireplace which I love and will soon put a stove onto. I also I tend to Painet the front live a lighter color. However the bricks on the surround and hearth are awful. Any suggestion on how I can update the look?
...See More
replacement fireplace
Q
Comments (0)
Hi all, this is my current fireplace. We want to replace it as the hearth is broken and the cast iron is not really to our taste. Having browsed all local showrooms we still don’t see something that is right for us. Our ceiling here is quite low (7ft6ish) and I feel that the standard heights of 48” and 52” are too tall for our space. I would love to hear any suggestions or advice you might have. I would say our taste is quite farmhouse/cottage style. We like the idea of some pale brick element and a reclaimed wood mantle but are not sure if this is possible with our insert stove that we want to keep. Looking forward to some help!
...See More
Unbalanced living room - Off centre fireplace and 1 window, any ideas?
Q
Comments (0)
Hi, I am amazed by some of the advice I have read on here so I hope you can share your wisdom on our living room. We're mid renovation and here we are so far: I would love to have balance on the fireplace wall. Any ideas? I have thought about a large piece of art to the left of the chimney but the TV also will go to the left. (I'd rather keep TV away from chimney breast). How would you balance the window dressings also? I like the idea of very high sheers but will that work and from wall to wall or just over the windows? The room is 6.1 metres x 5.4 metres. It's North facing so this is as bright as it gets! We're in the process of picking a fireplace too. How would you bring balance to the room?
...See More
PRO
CASA|WASY interior design, inc.
7 years ago
No problem Philip! Good luck!

Sponsored

Reload the page to not see this specific ad anymore

More Discussions

How would you lay out this bathroom?

10

Panelling hallway & cupboard

0

reconfiguring floor plan layout and would love help please

2

Interior Design Classes April to June 2024

0

Single story extension

1

Ireland

Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.