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Hi Ladies,

As you remember I asked for your input on what to do with the ugly and heavy fireplace at our new house.  Here is the thread:http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/what-to-do-about-this-fireplace

Well the renovations are finally on their way.  

Before: (with previous owner's furniture)

here is what the fireplace looks like today

And here is my inspiration of hopefully what it will look like:

We're going to use cream tile instead of teal and we'll have a ledge underneath the firebox the top of which will be the same tile and the sides will be white wood to match the mantle.

Can't wait until it's all done. I think it'll really freshen up the room.  I'll definitely post more pics as it progresses.

@Soladylike:  It's costing $1700 plus the cost of the tile which we have to pick out and purchase on our own.  I think it's a really great deal for the impact it'll have on the room.