n a city that enjoys more than 350 days of
sunshine a year, the last thing a client would
be concerned about in their new, custom
home design is a fireplace, right? Wrong!
ese Chicago natives loved the ambiance of
a traditional fireplace and including one in
their desert home was important.
ere is no question a fireplace is a valuable design
element, and this customized metal and laminate version
created an instant focal point in a transitional home where
the predictable stone or tiled version certainly wasn't an
Fireplace Commands
Attention
A functional, streamlined fireplace wall
adds interest and drama to a Southwest
home's great room.
By Lori Carroll
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Photos:
William
Lesch
PROJECTS: Designer's Notebook
28 January 2017 QR QualifiedRemodeler.com