I will (probably) upgrade our fireplace with a limestone shelf. We had a taste consultation at home where some think it's ruining the beautiful fireplace in functionalist style, but I think it could turn out well. Grateful for tips on how to do this in a good way.
 
  • A person holds a shelf above a fireplace, preparing to upgrade it with a limestone mantel. A TV is visible on the right side of the image.
Agree with your taste advice :(
 
Do not agree with your taste advice, as the original expression has already disappeared due to the mounted insert. However, I do not know how to make it look nice considering the slope, other than plastering the stove after filling.

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I have reconsidered and concluded that the best option is probably to chip away the chamfer so that you get a flat surface to attach the frieze to. The advantage is that you lower the board a couple of centimeters, which can partially maintain the appearance of the slender frame. It's probably just a matter of going loose with the chisel.

I agree that the insert has changed the original character of the fireplace. But not everything is aesthetics. The functionality has greatly improved with the insert. The frieze can add an additional plus to the functionality. A place to put the matches if nothing else.
 
Is the shelf steady enough to knock down the chamfer with the rotary hammer when you walk in happily? Just a thought before you start the machinery...

// Mats
 
isn't it easier to go with the height you have fixed in the back, polish and paint? you can't see it very clearly in the picture but it's probably not more than 5-6 cm at the front edge that differs? that's how I would do it...... I don't think it would be a problem if the sides and top don't have the same measurements.
one could imagine natural stone mosaic or something similar in the growing joint to avoid polishing and painting everything but it probably doesn't match with limestone....
 
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