Hot Pants and I got rid of our gas logs about a year ago, mostly because we didn't use them very much. They made a loud hissing sound when they were on (likely due to improper installation by the genius contractors who renovated the house), making for unpleasant evenings having to talk loudly over the sound of the roaring fire.
But what to do with that big empty space? We had some limitations because the gas line sticks up in the middle of the space, and we didn't want to leave it exposed lest one of our curious cats figured out how to turn it on. They have hidden thumbs, you know.
First, I tried a candelabra, but it looked weird and mostly collected dust. Then I saw this photo.
Absolutely genius! I had a shelf of old books I didn't want to toss but rarely touched. They immediately went in the fireplace. Check it.
Here are some other fun ideas for your non-functioning fireplace.
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Via Flickr (though I think it's originally from Anthropologie)
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2 comments:
Love the new look! (You capped the gas line, right? I don't want the books -- and your house -- going up in flames.
yes! capped.
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