This blog will test those beliefs to the fullest.
Here is my family room.
When redone, imagine the brick wall gone - or at least covered up. In its place, heavy-shelved white bookshelves on the right side, a matching entertainment center on the left, tile around the firebox, and a new screen to replace the aging brass one.
Currently, my plan is:
1 - attach firring strips to the brick.
2 - mount drywall to where the bookshelves will be, and a heat resistant board (forget what it's called now) around the fireplace itself.
3 - build bookcases (still looking for right plan)
4 - build mantle - solid, heavy looking slab to extend the width of the wall
5 - add built in lights under the mantle over the fireplace
6 - tile over fireplace
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