This 1992 home is located in downtown Carmel. The new owners were eager to refresh the dated living room into a more sophisticated space.
![before the remodel, this living room felt dark and outdated. the classic brick was replaced with a floor to ceiling tile and a more modern fireplace insert](https://worthingtonindy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/before-the-remodel-this-living-room-felt-dark-and-outdated.-the-classic-brick-was-replaced-with-a-floor-to-ceiling-tile-and-a-more-modern-fireplace-insert-1024x768.jpg)
![The former fireplace, hearth and mantel were replaced with a sleek fireplace insert. The insert and the tile add to the modern feel of the new living room.](https://worthingtonindy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/The-former-fireplace-hearth-and-mantel-were-replaced-with-a-sleek-fireplace-insert.-The-insert-and-the-tile-add-to-the-modern-feel-of-the-new-living-room.-1024x683.jpg)
A Fresh, Modern Flow
Luxury vinyl flooring replaced the carpet and connects the living room to the adjoining kitchen (remodeled at the same time). A custom built, curved island support is the perfect transition between the living room and kitchen.
A New Focus
The former fireplace, hearth and mantel were replaced with a sleek fireplace insert. The fireplace is now the focal point of the room, with oversized tile positioned dramatically from floor to ceiling.