Can you find the elephant?
Be sure to let us know what you think of this transformation. Thanks.
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KMS Woodworks on Jan 14, 2012Your work is awesome once again...but to me the bigger problem is the scale of the side units...they are just too big for the scale of the fireplace and mantle. If those side units topped out at a level below the mantles top it would look better to me...and others perhaps?Helpful Reply
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Erica Glasener on Jan 14, 2012much better with your improvementsHelpful Reply
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Peace Painting Co., Inc. on Jan 14, 2012That went from being a white elephant to looking as nice as it could. The rich colors are a joy to see; and the detail around the cabinet doors so subtly beautiful. All nice touches to realize a vision that sets that room off. Quite a gift you have there! All that's needed is a roaring fire. CPHelpful Reply
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WallsTreat Studio/ Kass Wilson on Jan 14, 2012KMS, In a perfect world there are many structural changes that would be wonderful to make. But, budgets and time are always a part of the equation. . . especially with the cost of a plane ticket to get you here!!! Usually, I am in the position of doing the best we can with what we are given.Helpful Reply
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Kevin M. Veler, Law Office of on Jan 14, 2012Great change!Helpful Reply
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MJN & Associates Interiors on Jan 14, 2012Wasn't this our first work together?Helpful Reply
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WallsTreat Studio/ Kass Wilson on Jan 14, 2012It was either this one or the project on my website called "Opening Act". http://www.kasswilson.com/blog-design-visions/walls/opening-actHelpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Jan 15, 2012I know how you feel .....the whole time money balance act...Helpful Reply
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Linda K on Jan 15, 2012Nice pull-together.Helpful Reply
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JP S on Jan 15, 2012WOW,what a difference!! @KMS,I think a picture or mirror in that space above the mantle would work!!Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Jan 16, 2012Jeanette....a picture or some art print could work too....pulling the colors from the side units.Helpful Reply
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JP S on Jan 16, 2012KMS-YES!!Helpful Reply
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Natasha K on Jan 16, 2012Yes, the elephants are in two paces! "Improvement" is beautiful!Helpful Reply
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Teresa D on Jan 16, 2012I really like the textureHelpful Reply
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Pam R on Jan 16, 2012I really like the make-over! It looks more sophisticated.Helpful Reply
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Faidra at CA Global Inc on Jan 16, 2012lovelyHelpful Reply
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Sheila G on Mar 04, 2012Beautiful job working with what you had, made the "scale" fit....seeing is believing. Hard to believe they are the SAME cabinets!Helpful Reply
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Susan S on Mar 14, 2012Kass I totally relate to having to do our best w/what we've been given. I'm positive that had you been given free-reign and carte blanche there were a gazillion other things you could have suggested. BUT, in this imperfect world you were "hired" to turn the pig's ear bookcases/mantle into the proverbial silk purse and THAT you did accomplish!! Now, as to scale - our view of this project is limited to what we can see in the pictures. We don't have the benefit of viewing the entire space. But, if you look at Pic #1 - ENLARGED, you will see waaaay up in the right corner is a window, so I am going to say that room has a really high ceiling!! Therefore, the tall bookcases actually are in better scale to the over all porportions of the room. If they were brought down to mantle height or lower you'd have this cavernous empty space. RE: Putting a mirror or painting over mantle - too predictable. That's what everybody does because that's what everybody knows how to do. Make it symetrical and you can't go wrong, right??? If something dimensional such as a really classy metal sculpture was added it would also create interest and volume.Helpful Reply
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Lizz Reese on Mar 15, 2013So much better!Helpful Reply
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Sari Croson on Mar 16, 2013KMS, I was just going to suggest the same thing. A larger piece of artwork, mirror or a "metal' architectural piece would balance out the wall units nicely, imho....great improvement though!Helpful Reply
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Brenda on Mar 17, 2013I think adding more height to the fireplace made a big difference. All it needs now is a big mirror on top of the mantel, a mirror really opens up a room to make it look larger. I sure am jealous it looks beautiful. Just beautiful.Helpful Reply
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Shelley Paul on Mar 17, 2013I like the painted change, but To my eye, to have the whole thing truly look like it goes together; the mantle should be cut back at the sides and the book cases butted up next to the sides of the fireplace surround....making it look like the whole thing was done at the same time. A large painting or mirror above the fireplace was a good suggestion too.Helpful Reply
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Kel C on Mar 17, 2013Do you have suggestions for painting a metal door to look like wood?Helpful Reply
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Sharon E. Hines on Mar 18, 2013WAY better.Helpful Reply
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Scott Jaime Bailey on Jul 27, 2013personally i like the wood grain look its old syle adds characterHelpful Reply
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Joann Jarvis on Jan 26, 2015The makeover looks more formal and I much prefer the new look to the fireplace. Good job!Helpful Reply
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Diana Deiley on Nov 15, 2015Hmmmm I like the old look better. I would have changed the wall color to enhance the wall unit. New knobs will work also. But, still a good job.Helpful Reply
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White Oak Studio Designs on Dec 31, 2015You did a great job. I think if this was mine I would have painted the wall units to match the wall color so they blended in and the fireplace stone would have become the focal point. isn't it interesting how our tastes are? I'd love having all those shelves and all the space!! AND it was brilliant to remove two doors to put in the TV...Kudos!!Helpful Reply
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Edie Goodspeed on Jan 07, 2016Great job! It is apparent before picture shows someone who did not know what they were doing. Your client made an eyesore beautiful! I am amazed how many people can not look past a paint color, carpet or even a shower curtain when looking at a home. Gone are people who look at a home that want to make it theirs. Seems like everyone wants a move in ready. Prob why "house flippers" are buying up!Helpful Reply
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Barb on Jan 11, 2016This is stunning!! Beautiful work!Helpful Reply
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Sandra on Feb 23, 2016Wow, what an improvement. Mint looks terrific. I am very sure the owners are more than pleased.Helpful Reply
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