Fireplace

I have a personal project that I worked on over the weekend and I wanted to share a snapshot with you!  This is of our fireplace area, or lack there of! 

When we moved into our home about a year and a half ago we loved almost everything about it especially the mill work in the living room.  There is a stunning mantle and trim work, however, there is not a fireplace below the mantle.  There was actually shelving in the space!  Needless to say, this had to go!  We considered adding a gas fireplace, however, in our previous home we had a fireplace that was NEVER used. 

Instead, I designed a "faux fireplace". 

What do you think?

Black Absolute granite tiles were used in addition to small decorative tiles in a variety of materials and textures. We still have yet to grout the small deco tiles and then add finishing trims. I then plan on placing candles of varying sizes and heights in front to create a cozy fireplace feel. 

More pics to come once it's completed!