A subtle shift in philosophy

Thinking outside the square had a huge impact on the final outcome of the interior design of this apartment

Interior view of this traditional lounge ceiling, floor, flooring, furniture, hardwood, home, interior design, living room, lobby, real estate, room, window, brown, orange — Interior view of this traditional lounge

Interior view of this traditional lounge - Interior ceiling, floor, flooring, furniture, hardwood, home, interior design, living room, lobby, real estate, room, window, brown, orange

Interior view of this traditional living space. Features ceiling, furniture, interior design, living room, lobby, real estate, room, brown, gray

Does a wall have to block the view? For the design team at Gunkelmans Interior Design, the answer they found was that it wasn't essential.

The impact of this small, but crucial, decision was to set them free to design a fireplace built into a glass wall. To create this, a piece with a base and top of polished stainless steel was encased in glass, providing a framework for the row of flames rising from the hearth.

Because it is transparent, it doesn't detract from its surroundings. Aesthetically, the fireplace from Bloch Design can be admired from the family room and the living room, yet it also ensures each space has some privacy. The glass wall gives this space, in an historic Depression-era building, a spark of the 21st century, which the owner wanted.

Story by: Trendsideas

27 May, 2010

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