So, tiling away–easy peasy. Ugh–grouting. Drudgery.
But finished~woo hoo!
The electric insert came fast and is working quite well at warming the [entire] 2nd floor!
~I went through Electric Fireplaces Direct–they gave the best price and very fast delivery. $112.99 and free 3 day shipping! The fluctuation in price for this item is surprising~practically daily, from site to site.
~The white “hole” you see leads to the faux “chimney.”
You can see the work on the mantle too~although I’m not satisfied with it yet. I don’t like the balance and will most likely demo and re-build it.
Anyway, being a little tongue in cheek, and trying to give it a sense of realism–I faux painted “soot” inside the fire box! Guess I got a little carried away!
The (above, right) side view shows you how I addressed the “legs” of the surround in the limited space I had to work in. I didn’t want to interrupt any more than one section of the overall bookcase~ 4 31½” sections.
I’ve moved on now, to installing the “new” base molding, and am casing the last two doors with vintage millwork salvaged from an old farm house. Fastidious work, but I like it!
*Update~ mom called to say they are beginning their long drive back.
But I’m not finished yet–uh, oh.
Wish me luck with this deadline!
Catherine
I’m sharing this project with these FABulous linky parties!
Wow this project is incredible. Attractive as well as practical-just my style! Your mom is lucky to have you!!
Small House / Big Sky Donna / White Oak Studio Designs / SW Michigan
Hand-Painted Vintage Furniture Transformations
Blog: http://smallhouseunderabigsky.wordpress.com
Facebook: donnaallgaierlamberti@facebook.com (for portfolio of chalk painted work)
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Ack! It’s adorable!!! You never cease to amaze me. I’m loving the soot- great touch. So, I guess there are no clearance issues with the heat coming from the logs?
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None at all! The unit is essentially a space heater and its fan is located at the bottom-front.
I left a chase for the cord (in the back left corner of the firebox) to run to the outlet in the 1st section of the bookcase.
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what a cozy little nook! I’m sure your mom will love it! Good luck with the deadline.
gail
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What a good job! I like your soot, too.
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I’m sure your Mom is gonna love it…I do!
~Pendra
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What an awesome thing to do for your mom! The soot really does make it look authentic. Thanks for stopping by and linking this up to What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great week!
hugs,
Deborah
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I thought that was real burn on the tiles!! You have outdone an already outdone and topped herself project!
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Fabulous, of course. What a great gift for mom.
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I featured this today at Mod Mix Monday! I just love it.
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best daughter award goes to…… 🙂 oh, and painted soot. You rock!
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Beautiful! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home!
Sherry
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