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a mantel, they noticed the fireplace was off-centered on the wall, so they knew they would need an innovative design to camouflage its unusual placement. The idea then came about to replace the existing rock finish with authentic stucco. By adding stucco, they continued the Southwest feel of the house and added a series of niches to highlight some of the Saul-Sehys’ art collection they have curated through their travels. According to Epinette, “The fireplace was the most challenging part. We really had to work it out to make it look centered because there is a difference between drawing it on the computer and what really works.” Cheryl added, “Jason
Eppinette. Together they created a custom wooden feature; the dimensional pieces of white oak were carefully cut and crafted by Kyle McKeever of East Texas Grain and Knot to look as though they were woven together. Eppinette used thoughtfully placed accent lighting to further enhance the dimension of the wooden backdrop. Welcoming you into the living room, hangs another fantastic light fixture. The fixture is a rustic take on the current trend of sputnik fixtures but with slim, smooth branches radiating out from a central point. While the fixture is a showpiece, it is the fireplace wall that commands your attention. When the Saul-Sehys added
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