Ar_home_b_search
 

This is a tale of two fireplaces and what color the wall should be! Original Fireplace Contemporary

These are before and after pictures from my recent fireplace renovation.  We love rustic and warm styles and the fireplace we had was fairly contemporary and modern.  It was white tiles with some gray and black touches.   We decided to try some of the cultured stone products that are fairly popular right now.  We got our inspiration from a Panera store, believe or not...a realtor that finds their inspiration from a restaurant rather than any one of the 300 houses she sees every year!

 

 

 

 

Renovated Fireplace

 

This is the new renovated fireplace which I think does add earthy rustic tones to the family room.  We eventually changed out the gray carpet to a golden short shag and next we need to get darker furniture.  We have the light leather now.

 

 

What do you think of the fireplace renovation and what color should the walls be?

 

 

Search Homes in Fishers IDX      Your Fishers Homes Value CMA

 Cindy "in Indy" Marchant - Fishers Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams Realty Indy Metro NE
Fishers IN Real Estate Website
317-290-7775

 

***********************************************************************************

Let's Connect!

Follow Cindy Marchant on Facebook Follow Cindy Marchant on Linked In

 

 

 

 

 
Post is included in group: Home Improvement and Staging
Post is included in group: House Values
Post is included in group: Midwest Rainers
Post is included in group: Realtors®
Post is included in group: ASK A HOME STAGER

15 Comments on Renovated Fireplace Adds Value?

JAN
09
2009

Cindy,

I like your new fireplace and the color of the wall.  I love Cindy from Indy (so clever).

3:56pm • #1
320,806 Points 52 Featured Posts Outside Blog

I love it!  (BTW, my oldest sons living room is Panera colored :-)   I would use a lighter shade of the brown for the walls - make the stone pop out!

3:57pm • #2
179,309 Points 9 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Cindy ~ Love the way the fireplace turned out!  What other colors do you have going on in the room (i.e. artwork, are all the walls currently the same color, furniture, carpet, etc.)? Right now the stone looks like it blends in with the wall color in the picture.  Do you want that subtlety or more color impact?  Also, you need to take into consideration the colors you actually like (and the other members of your family as well).  Or, what colors do you all dislike, and eliminate from there.

5:31pm • #3
482,663 Points 46 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Hit Router Called Shot Master

Thanks Brenda and Kris! 

Hi Kathy, there are some burgundy and yellows in the home and pillows, not any artwork to speak of though.  I would like more impact and I like warm colors.  Let me know if you have ideas for me.

6:07pm • #4
848,522 Points 153 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Looks amazing, I like red but I know it is not for everyone.

8:11pm • #5
283,902 Points Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Cindy -What a difference the stone makes. I really like the way it looks.

8:43pm • #6
615,230 Points Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Lot of buyers like fireplaces -- especially if they work well and don't have problems.

11:18pm • #7
JAN
10
2009
1,062,228 Points 156 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Cindy, the new one has such style. Looks great.

1:13am • #8
179,309 Points 9 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Cindy ~ I went into the Benjamin Moore website (to the area where you can pick a room and play with color).  They had a living room with some stone that looked similar to yours.  I was originally thinking a warm golden yellow (from what you said above), but based on the way the colors were showing on my monitor, I didn't like the way it looked with the stone (the colors that had too much yellow).  They did have gold colors that seemed to work, but they come across as looking beige on my monitor.   A "safe" way to choose would be to pick a color that is in the stone work.

9:39am • #9
482,663 Points 46 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Hit Router Called Shot Master

Missy, I love red too; I forgot I have that in my kitchen and dining room!

Kathy, I'll wander over there and see what works.

3:21pm • #10
128,653 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Cindy - The fireplace is fabulous, regardless of the wall color. I'm more a nuetral warm person and love the color it is now.

4:32pm • #11

Cindy... great reno on the fireplace.. i love the transformation.  I would recommend a lighter color on the walls as it seems dark with the woodwork and new stone.  Also think about a beautiful artful mirror above the fireplace, and fireplace candlesticks...  Make it a focal point.. and lose the photgraphs and small decor on the shelf that distract  it from being a nice focal point.

9:23pm • #12
285,140 Points 11 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master
Cindy,
I think it looks great!  Give yourself a big pat on the back for a job well done...I rather like the look on the walls now...

Lori Cofer Pullman WA

Lori Cofer, Beasley Realty

11:57pm • #13
JAN
11
2009
141,583 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Cindy, it looks wonderful. I agree with Kathy P, the walls should be a lighter color but one that is in the stone.  Even if you went a couple shades lighter with the color that's there now it would really pop.

9:24am • #14
JAN
25
2009
463,432 Points 12 Featured Posts Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Beautifully done with the fireplace!  What a difference, you're right, it really warms up the room.  I would go with a warmer brown on the walls, with some gold tones in it. 

8:42pm • #15

What does the graphic say?

Leave a response…



(optional)
What does the graphic say?
 
Cindyaprilb2011r Ambassador_large

Cindy "in Indy" Marchant Realtor® Fishers Real Estate

Carmel, IN

More about me…

Keller Williams Indy NE 317-290-7775 www.marchantteam.com

Address: Fishers, Carmel, Indianapolis, Noblesville, Geist, Lawrence Township

Office Phone: (317) 290-7775

Email Me



Listings
Tour506955__960_600
$1,500,000
6 br, 7 ba, 11,618 sqft
Wonderful Old World Style Manor, Lushly Landscaped w/Panoramic Views Of The G...
Tour700697_front_960_440
$388,900
5 br, 3.2 ba, 5,613 sqft
You will be amazed w/the spaces in this Drees home w/numerous upgrades. Two ...
Tour671550__960_440
$99,900
3 br, 2½ ba, 1,626 sqft
Live in the heart of Fishers in a newly carpeted and ready to move-in condo i...
Tour762296_exterior_front__960_440
$225,000
2 br, 2 ba, 1,941 sqft
Fabulous maintenance-free brick ranch on private wooded lot w/sunroom & h...
Tour707950_front_960_440
$295,000
3 br, 3 ba, 3,703 sqft
Immaculate home in wonderful Stony Ridge. Large entry; open floor plan. Brigh...
Tour776326__960_440
$289,900
4 br, 3 ba, 3,946 sqft
See the water from your expansive wood deck & easy access to your deeded ...
Tour778824__960_440
$121,900
2 br, 2 ba, 1,510 sqft
Sunlight streams into this golf community condo everywhere...two masters each...
Tour792096_main_exterior_960_440
$365,000
4 br, 4 ba, 4,166 sqft
Elegant/Stunning Windsor w/custom designed landscaping w/brick oversized pati...
Tour773019__800_600
$247,500
4 br, 3 ba, 3,279 sqft
Stunning one-of-a-kind home w/4bdrm (or 3bdrm w/BR) & FinBsmt. Over 3200S...
Tour787067_front_960_440
$195,000
3 br, 4 ba, 2,227 sqft
Immaculate home, meticulously maintained; upgrades galore. Open foyer, Kitche...
Tour794218_front_960_440
$385,000
5 br, 3½ ba, 4,505 sqft
Charming home in popular Avian Glen! We'll have you at hello w/8' leaded beve...
Tour798082_front_exterior_960_440
$144,900
3 br, 2 ba, 1,519 sqft
"Wow" is what you will say when walking into this Sunblest home. I...
Tour780441_front_960_440
$89,500
2 br, 1 ba, 696 sqft
Location, location, location! Walk/ride your bike to the Monon Center, Monon...
Tour682032_front1_960_440
$64,000
3 br, 1 ba, 1,128 sqft
Updated, meticulously-maintained home. Family Rm & Ofc w/hardwoods;Large,...
Tour779722_front_960_440
$65,000
2 br, 1 ba, 870 sqft
Quaint 2Bdrm cottage home w/2c Garage in Old Town Noblesville. SUPER location...
Tour816759_front1_960_440
$164,900
2 br, 2 ba, 1,584 sqft
Tucked away for privacy but close to shopping, restaurants, medical & ma...
Tour819858_exterior%20front%20better_960_440
$260,000
3 br, 2 ba, 2,505 sqft
Outstanding large brick ranch with loft- all the amenities you want! Deluxe G...
Tour734757_front_960_440
$130,000
2 br, 2 ba, 1,516 sqft
Wonderful, immaculate 2 BR, 2BA condo--located on one of the best lots in the...
Tour822310_exterior%20front%20_960_440
$175,000
4 br, 2½ ba, 2,114 sqft
Dramatic Two-story entry and Open floor plan with 9' ceilings in quality-buil...
Tour818323_exterior%20front_960_440
$65,000
2 br, 2 ba, 1,200 sqft
Absolutely immaculate 2bdrm, 2full bath home & a maintenance-free lifesty...

Links

Archives

RSS 2.0 Feed for this blog

Find IN real estate agents and Carmel real estate on ActiveRain.