This is what Kris’ fireplace looked like when she moved in. Yaaaaaaawwwwn. And I think something was missing from those bookshelves. Perhaps the shelves? Obviously, she fixed that problem, as well as the sad state of the fireplace. But! Did you notice how she beefed up that wimpy crown moulding at the top? Totally brings it into proportion now. And at first I was like, “Hey, where’s the mantle?” But then my eyes were like, “No, dude, that would be too much! It’s perfect as is” And I had to agree.
Lots more to see on Kris’ blog, Driven by Decor.
9 Comments
Anonymous
June 6, 2012 at 12:19 AMDang that look sooooo much better it’s gorgeous!
Amie
June 6, 2012 at 12:54 AMGorgeous!
Anonymous
June 6, 2012 at 3:00 AMI love it when the tv ISN’T the center of a room! looks so so great. wonderful update 🙂
Samantha George-Realtor
June 5, 2012 at 10:30 PMLooks amazing! Love how she left the back of the shelving a different color!
I still would have added a mantle, though! Can’t live without mantle decorating!!
Ashley
June 5, 2012 at 10:52 PMOoh! This is amazing! I love everything about it! It looks like the stone was there and the bookcases were put there after.
I want to try something like this!
Ashley
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Karen@StrictlySimpleStyle
June 5, 2012 at 11:01 PMMany, many accolades to Kris. Well done.
Korrie Bastian
June 6, 2012 at 2:00 AMThis gets a huge WOW from me! Love it!
It's All Connected
June 6, 2012 at 2:21 PMGlad I found your great site and I’m your newest follower! ~ Maureen
Rica
June 6, 2012 at 5:20 PMWow! That looks awesome! What a transformation.