Fireplace Design Finds

In today’s expensive age, where renovating a fireplace can be a costly event, there are design alternates to creating that economical fireplace design makeover.

Down at my local Habitate Restore warehouse where various people donate used building supplies that have some value there can be cheaper makeover options.. clearly some donations are better value than others.

Fireplace Design Find

Habitate Restore - Design Ideas

Any fireplaces that you find will be reasonably price .. for example the fireplace mantel above only had an asking price of 50 dollars. The fireplace selection can be limited as they have what they have on the floor. If you are looking for an antique fireplace mantel, antique stores generally have some in stock all the time but be prepare to pay a little more than at the Habitate Store. Fireplace mantel designs vary greatly and much time can be spent finding the perfect design.

Fireplace Design Find - Not so Hot

The fireplace uses and design continues to transform thru time. Check out this little dated all in one design "not so hot" fireplace design of about 25 years ago. May be was in grandmas house in the 1960's. Notice the design includes a built in HI FI music system, as the sales note sale "working order" . today's versions now come with built in LCD televisions and surround sound.

Cheaper fireplace options are available at the local Habitate Restore if your in a big city, other alternatives are used building supply warehouses, discount building supply warehouse and the local antique dealer. Being creative and resourceful with used materials is one sure way to create an economical fireplace makeover.