Gilmans Kitchens & Baths Design Build
Before & During: Fireplaces
SAN MATEO
Before
The traditional brick fireplace was updated with a natural slate and glass tile mix.
The colorful glass accent tiles were hand placed by our designers with the client.
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SAN MATEO
Before
The brick hearth was removed to allow for a flush installation of the new stone hearth.
Schluter metal lines the inside edge for a clean opening detail.
Custom Slate, Teakwood stone and Crackled glass tiles are laid in a brick pattern on the facade.
After
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FOSTER CITY
Before
The original stove and the brick floor that it sat upon were both removed, and electrical wiring was run for the wall mounted TV.
Once the brick was removed the tile could be made flush with the existing wood floor.
A new custom wood mantel and legs were designed by our team and built by our carpenter.
The client wanted a mantel deep enough to accommodate decorations and visually support the TV.
Porcelain Hearth
Though we used the same slate tile as the San Mateo fireplace, different accent glass colors were used and changed the look completely.
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BELMONT
Before
This fireplace took up a large section of the living/dining room wall. The clients wanted to minimize the size of the fireplace to add space to the dining room side of the room.
We explored what was structurally feasible and were able to reduce the size by a full brick width on either side.
Check back for finish photos of these fireplaces... and more!
