If you haven't realized by now, Rissay can do pretty much any project from smaller, custom focal pieces to full, all out renovations. Recently a client of ours wanted to improve upon their main living space with a much more revamped fireplace. The fireplace is the main focal point of the room and is also the first impression when you step foot in their home. The old one was just your typical builder grade/ Toll Brothers wood mantle with dentil molding. It had no character to it, no wow factor, and was the same as all of their other neighbors.
We removed the old "traditional" surround and mantle, and replaced it with a more modern, sleek black absolute granite with a honed finished. The same gorgeous stone was used for a flush hearth. We also created a 3" mantle ledge with the black absolute granite to provide a transition to the art above, as well as provide space for candles, decorations, etc. Above the new stone surround and mantle, we built out the wall to continue the lines of the fireplace all the way to the ceiling. This helps to further emphasize the importance of the fireplace, as well as provide a niche for the new feature art piece. The piece is an "Iconic Panel" by B&N Industries. It is quite a piece and sure to make a statement at 4 feet wide and 8 feet tall. Of course with any new wall feature, you have to have recessed lights, which further makes the Iconic Panel and fireplace the focal point of the living room.
The fireplace was not the only improvement to the living space though. We also made and installed a custom wine bar for the client to further enjoy the space. The wine bar will be featured in our next blog, so be sure to come back to check it out.
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