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We have a huge family room, 17x25. It has a high ceiling, about 17 ft i believe, Any how, there is a wood burner fireplace in it that I just don't use and would rather have gas. It used to have a 20 inch high hearth in front of it (I ripped it out),
I made a sketch up, sorry using MS Paint. And I think the dimesions maybe off. But anyhow, what do you guys suggest?
How much are we looking at?
Should we go direct vent, or b-vent? Waiting for all your awesome replies! |
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- Posted by cearbhaill Zone 6b Eastern KY (My Page) on Thu, Oct 25, 12 at 8:43
| Are you looking for simple ambiance or real heat producing capabilities? |
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- Posted by DIY_GUY_419 none (My Page) on Thu, Oct 25, 12 at 10:01
| Ambiance. I know the heat output Is weak. I was wondering What everyone's opinion is. Should we go with no mantle? What kind of face should we put around the fireplace, if any? Any input would be helpful. |
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- Posted by cearbhaill Zone 6b Eastern KY (My Page) on Thu, Oct 25, 12 at 11:24
| The more info you provide the better the answers you will receive. As in what style is your home, the room, the lifestyle you lead? A cottage style home would have a far different aesthetic than a modern. Also, this is the Landscape design forum- I'd suggest that you head over to home decorating where there is no scarcity of opinion :) |
Here is a link that might be useful: Home decor forum
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| Proportions matter, and the tiny little box you show is out of proportion to the size of the room. It has the proportions of a wall heater in a bathroom, small and insignificant. A fireplace should have some degree of presence if you desire ambience. Even a very modern and minimalist fireplace will have more visual impact than your sketch implies. |
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