Don M wrote:I wonder why it is not centered between the windows.
Don, that is the biggest mystery I have come across so far in this houe. From the outside, it doesn't look at odd with the chimney uneven with the windows. But why would anyone do this? Not centered on anything?
To anwer the other part of the question, I think I am going to make that entire wall one huge "built-in" and be done with it. With a "craftsman" inspiration. Incorporating the window frames, the whole bit. Might not be able to afford a new gas fireplace right away, but this wall was purely laid out, and the shelves are pretty badly built, and the tone of the wood/stain is horrible, bringing the room down.
Removing the yucky carpet, exposing the darker hardwood made the room seem brighter. Getting rid of the eyesore "fireplace" will complete the attitude adjustment this room needs.
Excuse the mess in this shot, it was taken very shortly after I moved, and nothing was unpacked. Well, except for my Dr. Seuss books.
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