Ochre MCM
Fireplace + Living Room Remodel
At some point in the home’s history, the original brick fireplace had been painted black, flattening what should have been a sculptural focal point. Instead of anchoring the room, it disappeared into the background.
Our goal was to bring that presence back. Rather than treat it as something decorative, we reworked the fireplace as a true architectural feature – something that could ground the space and reconnect it to the home’s midcentury structure.
North Oaks, MN
Built in 1969
Primary Bathroom Remodel +
Fireplace Refresh
Our Vision
Fireplace + Living Room Color Palette
Fireplace + Living Room Mood Board
Our vision for the living room was to get it an anchorpoint that felt bold, warm, and fully integrated into the home. We wrapped the entire fireplace (that spans two floors) in ceramic tile with natural tonal variation. This gave a showstopping moment that felt earthy and grounded, complementing the exposed beams and existing architecture rather than competing with them.
Rather than treat the fireplace as a surface, we treated it as architecture. The vertical tile layout was intentional, drawing the eye upward and reinforcing the scale of the space, while the variation in glaze catches light throughout the day and adds a quiet dimension. Every choice was made to give the fireplace a sense of weight and presence again. Not as a modern backdrop, but as a defining feature of the room.
The Moonstone Effect
The fireplace now anchors the living space with warmth and clarity, restoring its role as a central architectural element.
Installed full-height ceramic tile for depth and movement
Selected tonal glaze variation to create subtle light reflection
Emphasized verticality to enhance scale and presence
Balanced texture with existing midcentury beams and flooring
Fireplace + Living Room Reveal
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