The surround above was built by a reader who designed it entirely in Google's free Sketchup application and then built the piece from quarter-sawn white oak (finished with a Minwax "English Chestnut" stain and wipe-on polyeurethane), using only hand tools. The tile is from Minneapolis' Claysquared. Take a look at his other Craftsman designs here; they include light fixtures, furniture and more.
I’m not quite sold on this fireplace, unfortunately. The tiles simply doesn’t fit with the frame.
I don’t agree – I think if they were flat with the frame, that would be the case, but they’re set in, giving it a sort of dimensionality that I find very appealing – a sort of shadowbox design. And the color is a really nice match with the floor, as well.
Beautiful!
I love it!
I love it. Where is the fireplace screen from? I want one.
I am very impressed with the design. I would like to use the design in a home I am currently building. If you can, please forward any contact information to me. Thanks.
Love the Quater Sawn Oak and the symmetry. Great Job!