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Its wood media wrapped around existing fire place.

5 years ago

I love the transformation of the fire place. Is the wood wrapped around the existing fire place, or was the original knocked down. Is this a double sided fire place.

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Susan Jay Design
5 years ago
Hi kittyh...thanks for the inquiry...the original fireplace was in this location...the Walnut Wood continues around to the other side which is the main entrance to the home. We were able to create a coat closet on the back side of the left media cabinetry you see in this photo.
kittyh
Original Author
5 years ago
Did you remove the original fire place. I really like everything you have done to this home. I live in a 60's ranch and it is time for a redo. I want to stay as true as I can to what it is, but still open it up. I have a HUGE rock 3 sided fire place. I don't mind it but Hubby hates it. I was wondering if covering with custom wood could be an answer!
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kittyh
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Thank you so much. I really love what you did with this home!

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