Black and Silver

Reviving the fireplace insert

Holstein House was built sometime around 1920. There are two fireplaces. One fireplace is in the livingroom, one in the dining room. The inserts were missing, having been changed over the years.

Wayne and I took a trip to Ohio a couple years ago to purchase two inserts that were period correct. I set them up but did not paint them right away. Now the one in the dining room is painted.

It took me a while, obviously, to decide on the colors. I really don’t like dark colors but I figured black with silver accent would be nice with the pink marlble tile I have to go around.

Next I need to rebuild the mantle.