Fireplace Naperville IL

Custom Bookcases and Fireplace Surround in Naperville, Illinois

The customers wanted to remodel their existing fireplace surround to give it a more current look.  They also wanted to incorporate a space for their flat screen TV and additional space on each side of the surround for TV/stereo components and extra storage.

The existing fireplace surround lied flat against the exterior wall.  To add interest and make the design work we fired out the existing wall to add dimension.  We fired out the top portion of the wall a little less than the bottom portion of the wall.  We framed in a mantle and hearth.

To give the fireplace a more contemporary and updated look we installed a neutral mosaic tile on the wall above and below the mantle around the fire box.  We installed black granite on the top of the hearth and a coordinating field tile on the front side of the hearth.

We installed two flanking bookcase units on each side of the fireplace in a dark stained finish.  We installed coordinating trim on the bookcases and mantle.  To add the final finishing touch we installed coordinating crown molding on the fireplace wall.

The customers love this beautiful addition to their family room.  It also provides them with additional storage space they needed.