tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230664367733655045.post1516862650270743489..comments2023-05-01T11:30:31.307-04:00Comments on The Haven of Home: Phase 3--Week 2: Den and Basement hall/closets and Yard Sale Success!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230664367733655045.post-60229988869754457162009-05-07T11:00:00.000-04:002009-05-07T11:00:00.000-04:00Angela--I like the idea of the mantle having books...Angela--I like the idea of the mantle having bookshelves built in. That would give it a dual purpose which always makes me happy!<br /><br />At some point we will probably do a mantle. That would definitely make the corner a nice focal point!<br /><br />Until then, what can I do to give it some "umph"?Roxannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05633120497088511282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230664367733655045.post-57815339100978469512009-05-06T22:41:00.000-04:002009-05-06T22:41:00.000-04:00Shame about the bookcase. Hmmmm....Yes, I was thi...Shame about the bookcase. Hmmmm....Yes, I was thinking of a corner mantle. I bet your husband could make one. And for that matter, amybe he could build a surround for the fireplace. Maybe bring out the tile floor/hearth a little more and build a Sunstantial mantle/surround with some shelving on either side for the books and knick knacks?Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03877959328333290129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230664367733655045.post-725309016596215392009-05-05T18:58:00.000-04:002009-05-05T18:58:00.000-04:00Trixie--my husband is a paint contractor, primaril...Trixie--my husband is a paint contractor, primarily, but he can do most any remodel type job. We have been the recipients of several items that work wonderfully in our house!<br /><br />My "theme" in this room is lightly colonial. The curtains have stars on them and the couch is a reproduction of a colonial fabric.<br /><br />Angela--I agree about the bookcase, but it has to stay. Always a challenge!<br /><br />The back corner tips of the stove are five inches from each wall. Behind the stove the space is filled with the vent pipe.<br /><br />Were you thinking some kind of corner mantle? IS there such a thing?Roxannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05633120497088511282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230664367733655045.post-55070883868299241132009-05-05T17:30:00.000-04:002009-05-05T17:30:00.000-04:00Hmmm...I am putting my thinking cap on for ideas. ...Hmmm...I am putting my thinking cap on for ideas. !st thing I would say though is to try and relocate your black bookcase. The stove is such a noce focal point and I think the bookcase really takes away from it.<br /><br />What is the clearance distance away from the wall and on top of the stove?Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03877959328333290129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230664367733655045.post-40404190889915589132009-05-04T17:55:00.000-04:002009-05-04T17:55:00.000-04:00Wow -- you lucked out with the pretty light. May ...Wow -- you lucked out with the pretty light. May I ask what your husband does? <br /><br />My husband does home repair and remodeling and we've been blessed so many times by our customers giving us things they no longer want/need. <br /><br />How cozy to have a corner stove. I cannot think of an idea for decorating the corner though. Were you hoping for something retro? I've seen shadow boxes with little family heirlooms inside that can be made inexpensively. <br /><br />TrixieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com