The Next Project: Fireplace

October 28th, 2009 at 11:15 am . Posted in Home Decor .

I’m anxious & excited to get started on our next home project: a faux fireplace!

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Usually other homeowners with this kind of space would build in a desk and use it as a place where to put bills and go on the computer. We have 4 bedrooms so we converted one into an office for both of us.

When we first moved in I was disappointed we didn’t have a fireplace. What were we going to tell our children about Santa Claus? He needs a way in to leave them presents. I know there are a lot of other ways for him to come in but I like the chimney method.

Tyler and I went to Home Depot the other day to get an idea of what we would need and the price of everything. We already painted the backsplash the same color as we did with our TV area in the family room. Since we already have a bold color, we decided the fireplace will be white. I love the idea of displaying candles. We have some marbles that I want to add on to give it an elegant look.

I hope we finish this project this weekend and not get distracted. Stay tuned!

There are 16 comments to this post.
stefanie said... Oct 28, 2009 @ 11:42 am

What a great idea!!! I can’t wait to see pictures!

Elizabeth said... Oct 28, 2009 @ 12:28 pm

That will be so cool! Does it get cold enough to warrant a fire? We had a real fireplace in our old house, but I didn’t even know how to operate it!

Kathleen said... Oct 28, 2009 @ 12:56 pm

You are so inspiring me. If only I had some extra money and time floating around!

steph anne said... Oct 28, 2009 @ 1:30 pm

@Elizabeth – You’re not the only one — I didn’t know how to operate my parents’ fireplace (theirs is gas). They use theirs only around December & January.

sleepyjane said... Oct 29, 2009 @ 12:01 am

My parents also have a “faux” one. It works with gas. It’s pretty awesome and heats up the whole living room in the winter.

I can’t wait to see how your project turns out! From what we’ve seen so far you guys have a really good eye for decorating.

Erin said... Oct 29, 2009 @ 5:11 am

I agree with the chimney method. How fun! I can’t wait to see the finished product :o) I know I say this all the time when I comment on your renovation posts, but this totally inspires me to work on my house!

Julie @ Wearing Mascara said... Oct 29, 2009 @ 5:45 am

Can’t wait to see it complete! This is a great idea.

Megan said... Oct 29, 2009 @ 6:05 am

Looking forward to seeing the finished product!

Walking on Sunshine said... Oct 29, 2009 @ 3:28 pm

Man you guys are HARDCORE! Have fun this weekend :)

Ashley said... Oct 29, 2009 @ 9:54 pm

Oh, cool. I’m looking forward to seeing the results!

J said... Oct 30, 2009 @ 10:55 am

Ooh what a great idea. Can’t wait to see the finished product!

jamie said... Oct 30, 2009 @ 8:55 pm

Oh fun! I can’t wait to see how this turns out.

Jessica said... Oct 30, 2009 @ 10:42 pm

I can’t wait to see how this turns out. And four bedrooms? Tickle me jealous.

pshaortao said... Nov 1, 2009 @ 1:36 pm

Yay I love hearing about your new projects, y’all always do an amazing job. I can’t wait to see the results. :) I love fireplaces, it just give homes even more character. My parents has gas too, but we only use it to start the fire then keep it natural? Either way, it’s nice and toasty. :)

FYI, I just made a new and improved blog. I won’t be using wordpress anymore. Some other people have motivated me to make it the way I did. I’m tired of doing blogs just because other people are, so this time I’m really doing it for myself. :)

Melissa said... Nov 1, 2009 @ 6:31 pm

That is going to look awesome!! I can’t wait to see the finish product!

Jimaie.Marie said... Nov 1, 2009 @ 10:44 pm

Oh I can’t wait to see how it turns out! I am loving following your decorating adventures :D

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