The Great Fireplace Debate

The Great Fireplace Debate

When we first started designing this house, we were working with a builder who who included 3 fireplaces in their price.  Generally, most people build a fireplace in their family room, as well as one in the Master Bedroom and one in the basement.

I wasn't really in favour of having a fireplace in my Master Bedroom, assuming this would throw off the heat balance for the rest of the bedrooms.  So, we opted to put the fireplace in our living room.

We'd toured other "for sale" homes in the neighbourhood and most had a living room fireplace.  I grew to like the idea of having a fireplace in my living room.

During our framing walk through, our Contractor asked if we wanted to build the fireplace in the living room.  He suggested that it would be a good area to cut-back on costs.

We debated long and hard over this.  I was adamant that I wanted a living room fireplace and my hubby was eager to start cutting some costs.  I conducted an informal poll amongst friends and the consensus was that women like a living room fireplace (although not by an over-whelming majority).  In the end, my hubby, as all good hubbies do, agreed that I could have my fireplace (even though I kiboshed his upgraded roof!).

So we moved ahead and framed our living fireplace.

It's too big for the room.  It comes out tomorrow - my idea.  But I love my hubby for letting me get my way :)