February 15, 2026

New Look For the Masonry Stove

I have one more project update to share with you, this one is for the masonry stove. After we made the adjustments and improvements on it last summer, I wasn't sure that I liked the resulting look of it.
 

The improvements in efficiency were well worth the change in aesthetics, but I was used to the visual variations of the bricks and wasn't sure I liked the solid white. I felt something was needed. Here's what we ended up doing.


The newly painted green alcove matches the thermal curtains I bought last year. I got the cast iron tree silhouettes from Etsy. All in all, I like it better. I liked the brick look best, but this is a good alternative.

16 comments:

daisy g said...

That looks great!

Ed said...

I was going to say Bob Ross would have been proud when I first saw that picture but alas, they weren't hand painted. I suppose you've had enough painting in recent months to last you awhile so I don't blame you for the purchase.

Laurie said...

I agree that it looks much cozier, with the update. Good job!

Quinn said...

Lovely touch :)

Dicky Bird said...

Yes, those changes - painted walls and trees look great! Small but BIG difference.

Leigh said...

Thanks Daisy!

Leigh said...

Ed, it never occurred to me to paint them on. It's a really rough stucco-like surface, so even if I tried, I doubt they'd look like trees!

Leigh said...

Laurie, I think so too. :)

Leigh said...

Thanks Quinn!

Leigh said...

Dicky Bird, it's amazing how even small details can make a big difference. I'm happy with this one.

Toirdhealbheach Beucail said...

Oh, I like that too Leigh! It is the perfect touch.

Bob said...

That is really nice, Leigh! I was not expecting the trees as I scrolled down and they definitely add a nice touch. Well done.

Michelle said...

Very nice!

Leigh said...

Thanks TB!

Leigh said...

Bob, I looked at a lot of ideas and liked the trees the best. They sort of suit us, I think. :)

Leigh said...

Michelle, thank you!