Natural stone and other fireplace and exterior detailing materials are usually specified by the architect. Visit local sources for inspiration or take pictures of your preferences to local sources to check availability and cost. Plan ahead to secure products that will give your home the unique, individualized look you want. These materials affect exterior and interior colorization as does pool coping. Travertine is available in pre cut pieces. Brick. flagstone, slate, pavers and Marabella stone that is saw cut or honed are also popular. Concrete (Ancient Stone) precast pieces are also available.
Fireplaces
Family Photos
Family photos are the most personal part of your home. If you enjoy having some out, here are a variety of ways to use them:
- They are typically in the private areas of your home – shelves added in the master bedroom, hallways to bedrooms and large master bath and closet areas are all great for these photos.
- If the frames are all the same color and the photos are large enough to see the subject they make a nice hall family wall.
- Old photos can now easily be enlarged to showcase interesting family history.
- While framing all at once would be easier, they can be framed with different framing if the color is consistent. Frames can be painted as well.
- For a contemporary look, it is interesting to use 3-5’ sections showing your children all at the age of 2 or 3 in sepia or gray tones.
- Silver frames grouped together are always a great look.
- If you want to have the option of not always having them on display, then a open cabinetry section with bi-fold doors which allows you to close them off for a business meeting or large function.
- Photo albums can be stored nearby if you are constantly shifting new photos in to the frames.
- Snap a picture with the smartphone app Instagram then use Instacanvas to print your photo onto stretched canvas!
Need a Refresh?
These are clients I have worked with for many years. They need an update from time to time! It is so gratifying to work with returning clients as the results get better and better. The living area in this remodel has a new rug, two chairs, a small round table and ottoman. Look at the difference! Stay tuned for new additions.
Remodeling Fireplaces
In this instance we choose to keep the corbels supporting the fireplace mantle thus determining the spacing and scale. The terra cotta marble was replaced with travertine tying in the nearby front entry flooring. Plants and existing art work complete the new look!
