Stone installation - Was the stone installed and the casework and cabinetry installed afterward, or was the carpentry done and the stone added later? »
Are the cabinets on either side of the fire place bought or were they made for the space. I - I have nothing on either side of my fireplace. I have a new home and do not no what to do. My tv is above the fireplace »
Murphy & Co. Design These cabinets were custom designed and built for the client. This allows for more of an ideal look that coordinates with other cabinets and house style as well as functions most efficiently. Thank you.
I have a large rectangular living room that is very open as well. I have a see through fireplace on one end the opens to the kitchen. on the opposite end is our television and entertainment. I have not put a permanent fixture in yet. I am having a hard time deciding how to handle two focal points at opposite ends of the room. Any suggestions? »
Pangaea Interior Design, Portland, OR I just love an easy question! People often think that all furniture must face the focal point. But when you have multiple focal points, face each other -- not the focal point. Here's how: Create a good conversational grouping so that the focal points are to either side of your grouping. Using swivel chairs for some of your seating pieces will allow you to turn to face either focal point. Everyone will have a view of something -- they just won't all be facing the fireplace or all facing the tv or all facing the view.
If your living room is truly huge, you may create two seating areas with their "backs" to each other. One faces the fireplace and one faces the tv. Here's a photo of one room that has two seating areas facing opposite directions.
Peterson Masonry Design The remaining stone in the blend looks to be a platteville substitute supplied by Hedberg Masonry can't remember the name, but it is the textured stone in the pic. Indiana Limestone hearth
Stone and hardwood design - How did you make sure the hardwoods and the travertine on the hearth is even? Did you put a border? We just laid the granite on the floor and the hardwoods are around it but there is a gap. Love this room!! »