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What is the application on the fireplace? Is this wood, laminate?

marlenesommerfeld

10 years ago

We are thinking of doing walnut on our fireplace, but really like the look in this photo. We haven't checked into whether wood of any kind is code?

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Lake Flato Architects
10 years ago
it's plaster
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dsimber
10 years ago
Would you please share source for chairs?
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