Fireplace (Great Room)
I need help modernizing a desert home fireplace. We removed the base columns and kept the hearth and mantel for now. Flat screen TV to come, centered over mantel. My hubby wants stacked stone on back wall but it's VERY expensive to do the whole thing. We have refinished cabinets in espresso across the room and I'd like to have a bit of those tones here but don't want the fireplace to overpower the room. We are advised NOT to use wood in the mantel or surrounds because of extreme temps in the summer. Any suggestions?
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marybraue Be careful heat is not good for the TV
4 months ago · Like
lefty47 HI -- If you were advised NOT to use wood in the mantel because of extreme temps in the summer - then wouldn't that also be the case for NOT having the TV over the fireplace too ?? If a TV is on the fireplace you will need a mantel to protect the TV from the heat of the fire. Please rethink about putting the TV on the fireplace not just because of the heat but because it places the TV at an uncomfortable position for viewing . It is also more difficult to do the wireing with the stacked stone . I think you should go to the extra exspence and do the whole thing in the stacked stone . I think you will regret it if you don't .
4 months ago · Like
vickiandbud We have wood cabinetry throughout the house and keep the temperature controlled with a/c but I hear the concerns. The firebox is pretty low and TV will be raised several inches above the mantel. Wish I could send a photo in for some design ideas...
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