Echo Series 03 An s6-in in a Revamped Mid-Century House

Echo series 03

Featuring Corey Fitch, from BuiltWell

[1] Can you describe your project?

Revamping a 1954 fireplace that had been severely neglected and returning it to a focal point and center for the home.

[2] What made you choose to install a wood-burning stove in your home?

I encourage all of my clients to go all electric in their homes and that goes double for my own projects. With no gas in the home, wood was a logical option. I also liked the idea of having a back-up heat source in addition to the aesthetic comfy vibes provided by a wood stove. 

[3] With so many brands and models out there, why did you choose this one?

I knew I wanted a high efficiency stove. Chatting with a local rep, the form-factor and large view window of the Stuv really stood out. 

[4] Where and how did you integrate it into your space — and what led to that choice?

The fireplace was one of the few things we didn’t touch in the initial remodel project when we purchased the home. We couldn’t decide what to do with it and opted to seal it up for a later project. When a client was planning a wood insert for their project, I started researching options and got hooked on the idea of finally doing something with ours. I love how it blends new and old. We kept the original hearth and mantle and tiled over the stained old stone with a Heath Tile that felt natural with the era of home. We also refinished the original mahogany paneling and topped it off with a beautiful sconce by RBW.

Echo Series 03

Our Echo series showcases the thoughtful decision-making process that echoes through time. A wood stove or fireplace, carefully chosen, embodies this resonance – an object that, beyond its function, leaves a lasting and unique imprint on the space it inhabits.