Category Archives: Fireplace Makeovers

The fireplace in the family room of this Richmond Hill townhome was a beast. It was massive, dark, heavy and completely overpowered the room.             I wanted it to remain the focal point of the … Continue reading →

Here’s another simple way to add beauty and storage to your fireplace. This west Toronto townhome, which I’ve blogged about a few times (grasscloth wallpaper, window bench, custom headboard) has a fireplace with a nook on one side that was … Continue reading →

I’m pretty proud of all my work, but, every now and then I complete a project that just comes together beautifully and brings a smile to my face when I step back and have a look. This is the case … Continue reading →

You know, when I started this business, it never occured to me that I would end up doing so many fireplace makeovers. It was never my intention to become a “fireplace guy”, it’s just that, well, I see so many … Continue reading →

Yup, here I go again, singing the praises of Ikea cabinets. Here’s a project where I built custom built-ins around a fireplace using Ikea upper kitchen cabinets. This condo unit came with an electric fireplace, thankfully a Dimplex, which in … Continue reading →

Remember Little House on the Prairie? Yes you do, even if you won’t admit it! Well, recently I took on a new client and as soon as I saw her fireplace I immediately thought “this thing belongs in the Ingalls … Continue reading →

Last summer I completed a home for a client and one of the issues we faced was how to mount the TV over the fireplace. Since the fireplace was faced in a faux brick facade, we were unable to determine … Continue reading →

Nothing creates a warm, cozy and inviting room like a fantastic fireplace but it needs to be the right scale for the room. I recently made over another fireplace for a few reasons. It was way too small for the … Continue reading →