#Venetian plaster on fireplace trial

One of the mistakes that was made during this process is not removing this picture trim piece. The top of the fireplace actually goes into the wall so at the top near the trim it is only a few inches deep. Jordan used 1x2s to attach to our plaster walls to start the top of the fireplace. We made sure to measure out (and pick out) a electric insert that will eventually fit in the center. We started framing with just common 2x4s and some plywood we had leftover from a previous project. I do this with art, furniture hanging photos etc. One of the easiest ways to see if your will really like the size of something in your home is to map it out with painters tape, paper or even some cardboard.

#Venetian plaster on fireplace trial

After some trial and error I decided on this shape and size. The first thing that I did was use some painters tape to decide exactly how big I wanted our fireplace and played around with a few different shapes.

Anytime you add a big statement piece it adds coziness, creates impact, and draws your eye towards a main focal point which can actually make a smaller space appear larger. We really lacked a focal point in our living room and I knew that a fireplace was just the thing that would really impact this small space. I have been wanting a fireplace in our home for awhile now.