We’ve done a little bit more remodeling in our home since our big Master Bathroom Remodel – this time, we re-surfaced our boring ‘ol fireplace – giving it a Fireplace Remodel. Because the homeowner was looking for a tiled or stone clad fireplace for a bigger statement, we would have run into a problem with the stone at the top of the fireplace. Restoring an older fireplace can preserve the historical value of a home while increasing the fireplace’s overall safety and structural integrity.
Inspired by a pattern used by fabric weavers in northern India, this carved stone fireplace surround ($2,800) is a study in quiet beauty. I placed a wall clock over my gas fireplace and disconnected the fireplace because I couldn’t get assurance the mantels I was considering would protect the clock – a Nelson Spindle Clock.
Can outfit your basement with a gorgeous fireplace trimmed in stone, …