I have been hanging out over on the Decorating Board and they recommended you all to help me get a materials list before I lay the project on my FIL.

This is my current fireplace. I can't afford a real "build in" right now.

This is my inspiration!

{{!gwi}}

The walls are in the process of being painted and I plan to paint the fireplace white.

This is a mockup done by one of the talented ladies on the decorating board.

{{!gwi}}

I would love to do crown molding for the entire room but it is an open living room, dining room, foyer and hallway and until my dh's hotrod is complete not enough budget to accomodate it.

Any advice appreciated!

Alicia

The fireplace itself is 45 3/4" wide the top of it is 53" wide and it is exactly 48" from the top of the fireplace to the ceiling.