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BYO iron hearth-thingy
Zakk:
I'm trying to follow the advice of this decorator we hired (had to, the wife and I totally suck at decorating, big time). So one bit I'm working on is the big iron fireplace-gate thingy for the living room. What's there now is a huge brick wall with a huge mantle and two "fireplaces" cut into it, one for the fireplace and one for the wood storage. Now it's a gas fireplace, so the two holes just drive me crazy. She said to fix it my buying a big iron gate to cover the whole thing, and accent the sides with these crazy cutains (hey curtains and fireplaces are a great mix I figure). Now since I wouldn't have a clue where to get a 6' X 4' custom gate, I figure, what the hell I'll make one.
Sooo.... anyone have any cool ideas or links for something like that? I'm not going mideivel or anything, it has to look somewhat contemporary, but you are a bunch of creative guys, and just thought you might come up with a crazy idea. Anyone?? ;D
Trimoor:
Use an iron fireplace curtain and make subtle references to Berlin. Weld a few swords and shields to it. Other than that, I have no idea what you're trying to do. Pics will help.
Zakk:
Hmm, nazi sword theme. Wouldn't have thought of that. ::)
Okay, here's the fireplace...and below that is a reeeeal rough photoshop of what is proposed. I just don't know if it will work, or if I should maybe just get iron doors for the empty slot and cap it over.
Jabba:
That looks good but looks like a lot of work! I guess tearing down the brick work and centering the fireplace in the wall would certainly solve the problem, and allow you to buy a hearth that is more common, and prolly more cost effectively too! Not sure if you would need a gas contractor in there to move the line for ya...
You could always cover up the hole with some sleek Arcade stained glass
Trimoor:
I was referring to the Berlin wall (Iron curtain).
If it were me, I would build a long horizontal walk-in fireplace, the kind found in medevial castles.
I'll stop writing now.