In this Portland, Oregon living room, Westlake Homes used reasonably priced 12" x 12" slate tiles to create the look of a masonry wall around the fireplace. Cherry cabinets and mantel add warmth to the room. The recessed lights in the ceiling highlight this living room's most important features.
Design Tip: Note how the cabinet drawers are noticably lighter than the rest of the wood. Tell your cabinetmaker that you want all the wood color matched.
Design Question: Would the fireplace hearth look better proportioned if it was lower and/or wider?
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Photographs of the West by Doug Gorsline
Slate Fireplace and Hearth with American Cherry Cabinets and Mantel
