Family Room Fireplace and Built-in Bookcase Remodel

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About This Space

When we moved into our "new" 1960's home, the family room needed a LOT of work. The focal point of the room is a fireplace that is flanked by two built-in bookcases. As you can see from the BEFORE photo, the fireplace was an ugly painted cream brick and the shelves were that nice 70's wood tone. We transformed the bookcases by painting them white and adding new moulding and hardware and then we lined the back of the bookcases with burlap and styled the shelves. For the fireplace, we had a gas fireplace insert put in to replace the wood burning fireplace and then used stone veneer to transform its look. We debated about a fireplace mantel but decided not to add one so the space had a more clean look. More details and pictures of our project can be seen at http://drivenbydecor.blogspot.com/2012/05/transforming-fireplace-and-built-in.html

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willow

I too, love the natural look of the stacked stone look. Another choice for hanging the burlap or any other fabric, would to be to use the spray adhesive used for adhering stencils to a surface you intend to paint. Or the really old fashion way of using homemade starch. I also agree w/editing the shelves a bit, they do seem crowded, the eye doesn't know where or what to focus on. I also think the blue & white vase is too tall for the shelf, where it sits. You might try it down on the hearth or either the clear green jar down on the hearth, as it's shape is much like the other piece already on the hearth.

Posted: Jul 19, 2012, Flag

charity1977_12623163

Perfect! Love the cabinets white! Very nice!

Posted: Jul 16, 2012, Flag

lucianadi

Love it.

Posted: Jul 15, 2012, Flag

PattiAK

Excellent update. Love it all!

Posted: Jul 14, 2012, Flag

AliceLovesDecorating

You did a gorgeous job..The burlap was done beautifully. For me, I would remove 1-2 items off each shelf, don't over crowd them.

Posted: Jul 14, 2012, Flag

Driven by Decor

Thanks for the nice comment Live2Decor8! I used a full sheet of burlap for each bookcase (I bought it by the yard at Hobby Lobby and just used the upholstery tacks to attach it (no glue. I documented the step by step process of this project on my blog at this post: http://drivenbydecor.blogspot.com/2012/05/diy-project-burlap-backed-bookcases.html which you might find helpful if you're going to be trying it yourself!

Posted: Jul 14, 2012, Flag

BarbaraBee

Oh forgot to mention, thank you for not committed the TV above the fireplace crime. Gorgeous fireplace and built ins.

Posted: Jul 14, 2012, Flag

BarbaraBee

You couldn't have done a better job if you hired Candace Olsen for the re-do. This is spectacular. I especially love the stacked stone, one of my favorites, and although updated, it still retains a classic charm. The burlap on the shelf walls was also brilliant and really flows with the color in the stone. 5 stars. I'll check out your blog.

Posted: Jul 14, 2012, Flag