BOULDER, CO, Apr 25, 2024—Whether your fireplace is no longer functional or just laying in wait during warmer months, there are many things you can do with that unused hole in the wall.
Find a graphic screen. “If you want to cover your fireplace, there are tons of fireplace screens with interesting, unique prints,” says FirstName} Boren, Broker Associate of RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.. Choose one that supports or embellishes your design scheme and turn that unused fireplace into a piece of art.
Add shelves. “If you will truly never use your fireplace again, build shelving into the back of your fireplace to display photos, art, books and the like,” says Boren.
Book nook. If you don’t want to build shelves, or if you do plan to use the fireplace again come winter, you can still use this section of your living space to store or display books. “Cluster a small selection of books on the floor for a minimalist vibe, or stack them high to show off your collection,” says Boren.
Vase space. Similar to the idea of clustering books in your fireplace, you can add vases or other statement pieces to make the most of that dead space.
Stacked wood. If you’re just waiting for winter, purchase some firewood and stack it symmetrically in your fire place. “It will look cosy, and you’ll have dry wood come wintertime,” says Boren.
For more real estate information, please contact RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc. at philboren@gmail.com, 303-441-5647, or RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc..
Phil Boren is a 26-year veteran real estate Broker and Realtor, specializing in consulting with buyers and sellers in Boulder, CO and along the Front Range of Northern Colorado. Held Real Estate Broker's license in Texas, California and Colorado; Managing Broker for over 200 agents and Brokers for Century 21 and RE/MAX franchises. Award-winning Realtor with experience in management, sales, marketing, relocation, appraisal, REO, BPO's, foreclosures, short sales; previously held the MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute. Experienced in both residential and commercial real estate and achieved the No. 14 individual ranking in the 5-state, Mt. States Region for RE/MAX International in 2001, based on sales volume. Received my BSBA in Finance and Real Estate from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where he was a 4-year starter and 4-year football letterman for Hall-of-Fame coach, Lou Holtz.