I'd like to build 'built-in' bookshelves/bookcase units to flank my fireplace mantel. The mantel is original to the house (1924) and I'd like to preserve the design and carry over a few elements into the new units.
1) Primary objective/requirement is for the units to blend in with the mantel , or otherwise compliment it. I want the wall to be a focal point of the room.
2) I'm open to incorporating new design elements in the bookcases/bookshelves, provided it works with elements of the mantel design.
3) id like to pick up at least one of the characteristic elements of the mantel (j-curve on outside or the pillar detail just under the mantel.
4) will consider various heights/styles for the units. Design considerations might include bookcase units with a top/surface matching the height of the mantel, a bookcase/shelve unit with a counter/open shelf typical counter height, or a floor-to-ceiling (or lower) shelving unit w lower cabinets.
Does the design align with, or compliment, the mantel's design?
Does the design look original to the house, like the mantel design does?
Current dimensions:
Mantel: 68.5in wide at widest point . Front of mantel is 25in from side wall.
Mantel height: 58in from ground
Mantle columns : 54in height, 4.5in wide
Depth of Mantle columns off the wall: 16in
Chimney: 80in wide
Side wall width from Chimney to side doors: 60in
Floor to bottom of crown molding: 97in
* bookcases/shelves should be a max of 16in deep so as not to protrude further out than the mantel columns.
Wants:
1) Does the design align with, or compliment, the mantel's design?
2) Does the design look original to the house, like the mantel design does?
3) is the depth of the cabinets/shelves a max of 16inches?
I'd like to build 'built-in' bookshelves/bookcase units to flank my fireplace mantel. The mantel is original to the house (1924) and I'd like to preserve the design and carry over a few elements into the new units.
1) Primary objective/requirement is for the units to blend in with the mantel , or otherwise compliment it. I want the wall to be a focal point of the room.
2) I'm open to incorporating new design elements in the bookcases/bookshelves, provided it works with elements of the mantel design.
3) id like to pick up at least one of the characteristic elements of the mantel (j-curve on outside or the pillar detail just under the mantel).
4) will consider various heights/styles for the units. Design considerations might include bookcase units with a top/surface matching the height of the mantel, a bookcase/shelve unit with a counter/open shelf typical counter height, or a floor-to-ceiling (or lower) shelving unit w lower cabinets.
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