Warming Up a Living Room With a New Fireplace

A Minnesota living room and dining room needed an update and some warmth. The remodeling design began with new Brazilian Cherry Wood 4-inch plank flooring, offering a rich, warm foundation. A solid wood paneled ¬fireplace mantel and stone-trimmed firebox framed the new gas fireplace. The new fireplace was vented through the wall, not the ceiling, making this a cost-effective project. Canned lighting in the ceiling above the fireplace accents this warm addition. Finally, the archway between living and dining room was trimmed using the same crown molding, tie both the architecture and rooms together. The before and after photos of this project demonstrate how a new color scheme and fireplace can totally transform a traditional living room.