Fireplace Project: A Total Success

As many of you know this fireplace has been haunting me for months. I think this is my fourth post on JUST the fireplace. But thanks to all of your comments and input I have finally figured it out. And I love it. Simple-yes, re-used material-yes, little boy proof-yes. Take a look. I love all of the texture in this room, the brick and the stacked logs give your eyes some serious candy!

Click, here for some before shots.


Family Room with Rustic Fireplace and Stacked Logs

If you want to see how I made these chairs, click here.


If your remember way back when I started this journey, I promised a feature to whomever helped me out. So stop by and check out this great blog Delusions Of Grandeur. This is the comment, complete with link, that finally got me on the right track.

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"That's a really beautiful rustic looking fireplace. You could just fill it up with chopped wood? Also very rustic and textural....But would that still be a problem for those little hands?"


I also want to say that I was totally in awe of all your helpful suggestions! I am truly astounded by all of your creativity. Gail from Can't Stop Making Things even photoshopped a picture for me, on her own! So sweet, I can't even stand it.


Link Parties~



Copy Me Challenge

45 comments:

  1. Something Nice and PrettyJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Love the texture with those great chairs you did!

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  2. TanyaJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    clever!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    Seriously gorgeous! I have always wanted a fireplace. Just wanted to stop back by and thank you for your sweet comment on my blog wishing me good luck in Nursing school! :) I bet you loved being an acute care Nurse! I can't wait to be done!
    Have a great weekend,
    Marci

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  4. lvroftiquesJanuary 14, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    Hi Sarah!
    Oooooooo it looks great! And not just because I thought of it *winks* Like something out of a Pottery Barn shoot. I love it! Thanks for the shout out my friend! Vanna

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  5. {northern cottage}January 14, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    this is fabulous....what a wonderful textural addition you've made and it makes sense in that space! well done

    http://northerncottage.blogspot.com

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  6. CrystalJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I love it! That looks beautiful!!

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  7. UnknownJanuary 14, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    It's fantastic! Bravo.

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  8. the cape on the cornerJanuary 14, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    that looks great, good choice. and actually quite perfect for the copy me challenge, too.

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  9. Laurie JJanuary 14, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    what a fun fireplace! looks awesome :)

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  10. Designing DomesticityJanuary 14, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    love, love, love! What a great solution. liz

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  11. ChristinaJanuary 14, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I love how it turned out! The wood looks perfect in that space.

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  12. UnknownJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Such a warm and cozy home!

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  13. annies homeJanuary 14, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    love it very pretty love how the stone is laid out

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  14. Lisa @ Shine Your LightJanuary 15, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    I love that idea! Almost wish we had an unused fireplace. The stacked wood adds such great texture to the room.

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  15. AlisonJanuary 15, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    I'm your newest follower! You can catch me at:

    http://alisonswonderscraporium.blogspot.com/

    Happy Week-end!

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  16. Pam KesslerJanuary 15, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    I like that idea. And the wood mantel is cute. It does look very Pottery Barn-ish. BTW - love your kitchen redo also. The white cabinets really opened up the kitchen.

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  17. LindyJanuary 15, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    We don't use our fireplace (it's too old of a house) and the opening is huge. I think this would be a great look. Something different. I love it!

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  18. Breathing In GraceJanuary 15, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    It looks great!! Thanks for following me at Wise Old Owl Designs...I'm your latest follower, too!

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  19. Lolo @ Crazy About My BaybahJanuary 16, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Your fireplace looks great! Thanks for stopping by, I am a new follower!

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  20. UnknownJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Your Fireplace looks great!

    Following you from www.pembrokelane.blogspot.com

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  21. Miss Mustard SeedJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    The stacked logs in the fire place look awesome! They provide so much texture and interest. What a great idea!

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  22. Paula@SweetPeaJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    I like the looked of the logs in the fireplace much better than the bookshelf idea. This looks great!

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  23. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Good idea. Love the new look.

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  24. Allison ShopsJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    I like that! Hope you'll come see the picture wall I helped DD2 create in her home.

    Allison
    Atticmag

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  25. Carrie @ Dittle DattleJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Looks fabulous! I would be honored to have you add it to my blog party

    Amaze Me Monday Blog Party

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  26. Judy @ In His GripJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Wow, so simple, but I really do like it. Very nice.

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  27. foreverdecoratingJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    It wasn't so bad with the bookcases but this is so cool.

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    It just looks wonderful! What a pretty area. Love your chairs and the stacked wood looks all cozy.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  29. WhisperWood CottageJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    It's beautiful! Thanks for linking up to the 1st Project of the Year Party at WhisperWood Cottage!!

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  30. High Street CottageJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    You have touched on my weakness, white slipcovered wing backs. xoxo tami

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  31. The Blackwood CottageJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    You did it!!!! That looks fabulous!
    machelle

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Very pretty!

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  33. Angie HoldenJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Love those logs stacked in there!! Gorgeous!! :)

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  34. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    It looks fantastic! Visiting from MI4M...have a great week! Laurel@chippingwithcharm

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  35. Sheri @ www.careergirlinterrupted.comJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    oh my - i absolutely love it - that was a great solution. Great texture in the room too. PERFECT.

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  36. {oc cottage}January 17, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Love this look!

    m ^..^

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  37. MaryJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    This is an awesome post, I would really love it if you linked this up to Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage as well! Have a nice Week! Mary :O)

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  38. At Rivercrest CottageJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    hmmm, total thinking outside the box. Will check out her blog too.

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  39. Serendipity Chic DesignJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Loving the rustic vintage appeal with what you have done....The entire room looks great...

    Take care,
    Lisa

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  40. Cassie BustamanteJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    yup, that's perfect! what a load off- you can finally relax!!!

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  41. UnknownJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Very nice! It really makes the entire room look very Pottery Barn-esque! Plus, I'm your newest follower. Come check out my stuff and follow, too, if you like:)

    Miranda
    www.justdrinkacoke.blogspot.com

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  42. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    It is gorgeous and the wood stacked in there provides so much visual interest! Thanks so much to linking up to Beyond the Picket Fence.

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  43. bjFebruary 5, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    That looks great. I am a new reader so not sure what the problem was..afraid the boys would get in the fire? Don't blame you. Anyway, this looks really good.
    Over from Funky Junk..how fun this party is.

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  44. Michelle@ A Full CottageFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    This is a fun party very inspiring! This is my first visit to your blog as well. I love what you have done and I WANT your chairs!

    Please stop by my blog for a visit I am having a big giveaway.

    :) Michelle

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  45. Funky Junk InteriorsFebruary 5, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    How cool is this! What a unique way to keep the kidlets out of the fire! It really adds such a neat rustic background effect to your sitting area.

    Very creative temporary solution!

    Donna
    http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/

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