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My 1930s Bungalow – Fireplace

On wintery evenings I love to make a fire and soak up the heat. Cozy ambiance. Curled up on the sofa with my tablet and kitty Lulu I’m in heaven. As I begin the remodeling and redecorating of my bungalow I know the fireplace needs a makeover. The red brick is dirty and dated, the hearth is broken and chipped and the mantle needs a good coat of paint — it’s had about 90 years of use. But, is it on my “must do” list? It won’t be a cheap fix.

As the focal point of my family room, the fireplace is in desperate need of a new look to replace dated brick and a broken hearth
As the focal point of my family room, the fireplace is in desperate need of a new look to replace dated brick and a broken hearth

There is no reason to be “stuck” with a fireplace that is outdated. Sometimes a little paint will do the trick but for me, I needed much more. Luckily I’m from a family of bricklayers dating back to early 1800s England. When Patti visited we had a family spaghetti dinner at my house. It was a snowy January night so we sat around my mesmerizing fireplace, ate too much, and talked long. The next day my bricklaying brother Pete sent a photo of “leftover” stone he had from a job. The stone is a perfect match for the stone on the front of my house. With an offer like that, I couldn’t say not this year!

My bricklaying brother had this leftover stone which was perfect for my house
My bricklaying brother had this leftover stone which was perfect for my house

I thought the update would happen sometime in 2019 but it’s done! Pete and nephew Rhett showed up and finished it in a day. I can’t tell you how many times I walk in the room and fall in love with my new fireplace. Sometimes I just sit and stare at it. I can’t light a fire for 21 days but that’s ok!! During those 21 days, my brother Ben is painting my family room.  Follow along as I update: My 1930s Bungalow – Inspiration Fabric

 

The stone and hearth are perfect and compliment the mantel
The stone and hearth are perfect and compliment the mantel. With warmer weather, I’ll clean out the firebox and spray paint it with Rutland High-Degree Spray Paint

Our brother Pete and his wife Tonya recently remodeled and redecorated their main floor.  Here’s their new fireplace

Stone mantle
Pete adds a stone mantle. Asking for an updated photo so I’ll share it soon.
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