Fireplace Remodel

This was our fireplace when we first moved in.  It was a floor to ceiling dark, brick fireplace.  Not really our style.  So when Grant asked me what I wanted for Christmas, the answer was easy....A New Fireplace!

 

The answer may have been easy, but the process was certainly not.  First Grant had to remove the sides and mantel.  He then framed in the top portion of the brick

 and put drywall up, with the help of his little assistants.

 Then he cut out two holes, for wall sconces. 

 Next, he removed the old hearth.

 The Family that Works Together Stays Together

 Then Neal and Grant laid a new stone hearth and started covering up the old brick with stone.

 This portion of the project was interrupted due to a problem with the original mantel that we had purchased.  The mantel ended up being too small, so Grandpa and Grant built a custom mantel.  During this process, I repainted all the wood trim around the windows white.

 Finally Grant was able to finish up the stone

 and install the wall sconces.

 We were almost there!  A little touch-up paint, some added trim, the wiring connected

and we had a beautiful new fireplace.  Just in time for Christmas!