A Warm Hearth
Through the ages, dwellings have depended upon fireplaces and stoves for heating and cooking. The custom construction of a functional wood-burning fireplace requires the special skills of an experienced mason. Incorrect dimensions can prevent the fireplace from drawing properly through the chimney. With new prefabricated gas and wood burning fireboxes and metal flues, the construction is much simpler and the location of the fireplace is more flexible. You can install a zero-clearance fireplace almost as easy as a kitchen appliance.
In this Pebble Beach remodel, we replaced the existing fireplaces with updated gas units. In the living room, we used Travertine stone on the front surface of the firebox.
We added custom built shelves and cabinets on each side. A few down lights add to the drama. A beautiful fireplace transforms a house into a home.
-TJC