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FT mom & FT student, 46 , always had an interest in design.

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DIY furniture for front porch, modern bathroom storage solutions bath , attempting to accept and be at peace with the dark wood laminate paneling present in every room of my house (except my bathroom) until I can afford to remodel.

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Kitchen

Any Ideas on how to make the fireplace appear smaller or blend in as a nice focal point?

We just bought an older home and are working on a tight budget. The kitchens fireplace is ...»

Commented on Apr 26, 2012
Maybe if you painted the inside of the fireplace a lighter color it would not be as much a ...»
focal point as the black interior of the fireplace is. Also by making the wall around the fireplace flush with the fireplace itself, it may be more streamlined. Wall panels are super easy to use and work great in these situations. Try looking at these
http://www.allmodern.com/Inhabit-Hive-Wall-F...
or google "bagasse wall panels" (generic term for material they are made from). Just my suggestions and good luck! You have a great space and I love the cabinetry!
Susan

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