Oh my I did not know they were still installing these. Love the stone, and size but they don't want to consider something a bit less elaborate ?

@Riddle Construction and Design,

These particular clients LOVE sitting by a nice fire!! What are your thoughts for something different?

Appreciate your comment!

Vince Fratantoni
480-650-0223
VinceFrata@Gmail.com

Well just a bit less carved and detailed, more simple so it doesn't overtake the room.

I agree that the carving is a bit "too intricate". Perhaps it is the photo, but the scale of this fireplace looks much too deep and massive for the room (meaning it should feel a bit more refined). However, the photo may be the culprit as the chair next to the fireplace also looks out of scale :)

I love Judyg's example. Soft and simple. Everyone is correct. This is way over the top. Too much fireplace when it simply needs to be elegant.

Here you go. Check out Bobby McAlpine's collaboration of work : http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O2wWYrI-l-4/TTXR5RGNZFI/AAAAAAAAB-c/YMI4P_Pe_LQ/s1600/Bobby%2BMcAlpine.jpg

Gorgeous. CMR, the lady w the turret in her living room should see that for inspiration!

I would think a fire that is to scale with that fireplace would drive them out of the house. Then again I would guess it is a very large house.

The fireplace is a bit much completely takes over the room way to much

Judy's fireplace is too simple. I like the ornate fireplace but it does appear too deep in this photo. I would eliminate the center medallion and scale down the rolled "legs" a bit. The fireplace is definitely a focal point, along with the view from the windows.

I am very appreciative for all of the feedback I got! Really helping us a lot with this project.

Thanks everyone and continue to Houzz!!!!!

Vince Fratantoni
480-650-0223
VinceFrata@Gmail.com

I dont like the fireplace, its over the top and ostentatious

waaay too big as well

I agree, way too big and heavy...

The windows are romantic. The fireplace should go. Maybe a bit of arch trim in the new design to compliment the windows.

Warm room but not from the fireplace design.

It's big enough to hide a secret passageway.

This is a case where bigger is not better, Or is this some sort of Joke asking for a poll? Do your clients really like this fireplace, I have designed this fireplace for a client it has arrived but has yet to be installed.

I think this is a fantastic fireplace if the size and style of the room aren't overwhelmed by it. Like any good design, the elements have to work together.

Yes, the windows are fantastic, but the fireplace is just oppressive, makes me depressed immediately. judyg provided an excellent alternative!

Each one by itself would be great, (big but simple, or intricate but small, or the design of the bricks) but altogether they are conflicting. I picked the design of the bricks because it was eye catching, even though so much else was going on.

The large overscaled fireplaces are lovely, but why not go with an even older more linear, thoughtful design - - like the castles of England or Scotland? Why so tuscan / spanish, is that the preferred genre?

I have a feeling your client likes Old World Spanish. Having lived in Mexico, to me that equals large and ornate.

Here are two more large fireplace options that are tuscan, but not as ornate. I think the window trim needs to be more grand to balance out with this particular choice. I'm all about making a statement.

A lot of negative remarks but a lot of positive feedback as well. I will be printing some of the pictures some of you have posted and see what our clients think. They are going for a more Spanish Mediteranean style.

Thanks everyone,

Vince Fratantoni
480-650-0223

I feel this fireplace will define and dictate and limit what can be done in this room

Unless this house is a medieval castle, this fireplace is way too large and cold feeling.

Here is the wall where the fireplace will be installed. The existing FP is fake, it's plywood with stucco, unbelievable for a house of this cost!

Here's a couple of our Fireplaces that are a little smaller and have a simpler design.

The draperies should start higher. I would like to see a sofa or loveseat facing the fireplace, flanked by the chairs. The wood piece next to the fireplace is misplaced.

Here is one I found on Houzz that looks like a smaller version
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