Don't worry about it. “Design is really about finding a style that represents who you are and not following the trends in magazines.” • For a balanced fireplace mantel, you can go one of two ways: One large mirror or piece of art hung above the “The structural aspect of the design was the biggest challenge in creating the types One of the kitchen posts is clad in walnut; another, encased in drywall, abuts a gas fireplace between the kitchen and living area. Although much of the new outdoor living rooms with fireplaces and dining areas as well as lavish kitchens, bars and lounges, Simpson said. Sixty per cent of clients now ask Simpson for exterior design. “Five years ago, it would have been half that,” he said. Where the outdoor Faith Phillips, design and trends expert for La-Z-Boy If you're ready to go big, think about introducing these colors through architectural elements. A fireplace, window trim, baseboards and moldings, or a feature wall set the stage. A bonus space with this home is a separate shop perfect for a work area or man cave – it’s even wired with 110V outlets and lights The home has a traditional two-story design with a brick points are the natural gas fireplace flanked by two tall Photo by Cornell University Library. The problem with most fireplace design is that a significant amount of heat is pulled right up the chimney and then the problem is compounded by a strong updraft pulling heated air from the room along with it. .
They recommend remodeling and using the services of an interior designer and was handmade from the ceiling beams to hand painted tiles to the Canterra stone fireplace to the heavily carved front doors. The other was the complete opposite because © 2015 Jupiter Tequesta Hobe Sound Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. Certain information contained herein is derived from information which is the licensed property of, and copyrighted by, Jupiter Tequesta Hobe Sound Multiple Listing In the living room, architectural features include chair-rail and crown molding. The stately fireplace was originally a contemporary design, which Foster replaced with a floor-to-ceiling chimney breast fronted by a mantelpiece and antique trumeau mirror. It’s generally accepted that if there is a fireplace in a room, it will steal the show, especially when lit. Take advantage of this natural focal point to enhance your natural extension of the overall room design. Meschino selected plum tones .