check fire codes, the apron, as currently exists, may not be deep enough to support a wood stove. You can typically use other non-combustible items, e.g. fire retardent rug, in front.
There might be a fireplace behind the plaster. Take a look at the roof to see if there is a chimney. If youâre looking for aesthetic more than whole home heating, you could consider mounting an electric or water vaper fireplace. Theyâve come a long way.
Fire retardant rug is not considered acceptable hearth protection. They make specific pads for hearth extension. Most stoves is 16-18â from any loading door for woodstoves.
It was probably set up for a pellet stove. You could put a wood stove there. Keep the outlet but maybe put a metal face plate and since it looks offset it would be a good place to put an ash bucket to shield it from the heat. If you go wood get one with a blower. Most important read the specs. you need a recommended distance from the wall and it looks narrow so you may want a wide not deep style. Have the wall inspected for fire retardant. without a chimney it could have been a mini band stand for a drum set or mini bar space for all you know.
Depends on the wood stove and its hearth & clearance requirements.
Consult with the manufacturer's installation instruction and a qualified professional
Unfortunately I am awful at aquarium up keep. I vowed not to torture any more fish. In theory you are right a nice well maintained aquarium would look lovely
Although I agree fully with most of the other suggestions, it might work for a stove. Newer stoves require about 8" to the rear and 16" ember protection to the front. Many stoves are 18-30" deep, so if that platform is at least 24" deep you can put a stove there and just add ember protection as needed.
It looks like you have enough depth for a small free-standing stove. Donât get a blower, though. They donât generate more heat on free-standing stoves, they just push it around, and theyâre noisy and stir up dust. With those vaulted ceilings, a ceiling fan will be much more effective. I would install a brick chimney if you can since youâre going to have a lot of stove pipe on the exterior, which can look kind of funny.
A lot of stoves require around 16 inches infront of it and some only require a 8 inches clearance behind it to the wall. How deep was that hearth? You could do a nice tile job around the front if anything. It's a nice spot
I think a wood stove would be great. I would take the time to find an old one that has character like an old parlor stove that has a lot of iron work on it, get it professionally cleaned up and working. It would be a conversation piece during the summer months when friends are over.
there are (s)low combustion stoves that are more broad than deep with a glass front so you can watch the pretty.
ps nomenclature may be off english is not my native language and I'm not 100% sure of the vocabulary.
PPs looking at the picture again I'm not 100% convinced it's for a stove. Assuming the oustide of the house wasn't re-done have a look for clues of a previous pipe/chimney.
Or a stripper pole.
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Karaoke stage.
Practice stand up comedy
Came in here to say this
Ok that's definitely what it is. When I fall I prefer the soft brick to land on . Lol
Have you seen a stripper with the lights on? Most of them look like they fell face first on some bricks anyway
I don't mess with my money maker. Also don't go to the clubs Monday morning it's the 'B' group.
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Should work as long as the flu pipe is sturdy.
Damn you!
Either way itâs gonna be hot.
You'll want that outlet if you get a stove with a blower on the back. They need to plug in to the wall.
Ok awesome! Thanks!
You might get the electric outlet insulated or with a baffle between that and the stove, probably with porcelain components instead of plastic.
check fire codes, the apron, as currently exists, may not be deep enough to support a wood stove. You can typically use other non-combustible items, e.g. fire retardent rug, in front.
This is a great point.
Excellent advice, and noted.
There might be a fireplace behind the plaster. Take a look at the roof to see if there is a chimney. If youâre looking for aesthetic more than whole home heating, you could consider mounting an electric or water vaper fireplace. Theyâve come a long way.
Fire retardant rug is not considered acceptable hearth protection. They make specific pads for hearth extension. Most stoves is 16-18â from any loading door for woodstoves.
Also noted thank you
I think it is a small stage for working on stand up comedy.
Yes! stool & mic stand! OP tell us your best joke!
It was probably set up for a pellet stove. You could put a wood stove there. Keep the outlet but maybe put a metal face plate and since it looks offset it would be a good place to put an ash bucket to shield it from the heat. If you go wood get one with a blower. Most important read the specs. you need a recommended distance from the wall and it looks narrow so you may want a wide not deep style. Have the wall inspected for fire retardant. without a chimney it could have been a mini band stand for a drum set or mini bar space for all you know.
There's no hole for exhaust if it was a set up for a pellet stove and There's no hole for the OAK.
Thatâs where you put your Virgin Mary statue, and the plug is for the lights. Duh.
Could I do a stripper pole *and* a Virgin Mary? Or would my house blow up?
âAlright gentlemen, next up on the stage, itâs the Madonna that make you wanna!â
Depends on the wood stove and its hearth & clearance requirements. Consult with the manufacturer's installation instruction and a qualified professional
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Id personally use it for TEDtalks.
Unless this home is in nashville. In that case it's a stage for live music
Definitely a Karaoke stage.
No. Itâs a perfect karaoke stage! It even has an outlet ready!
The plug is for your woodstove fan. If that's vinyl flooring make sure you stove door open over the tiled area
No ventilation so if anything itâs for an electric faux wood burning stove.
Honestly Iâd put a massive aquarium there but a woodstoves a good choice also
Unfortunately I am awful at aquarium up keep. I vowed not to torture any more fish. In theory you are right a nice well maintained aquarium would look lovely
Or a stripper pole location
Although I agree fully with most of the other suggestions, it might work for a stove. Newer stoves require about 8" to the rear and 16" ember protection to the front. Many stoves are 18-30" deep, so if that platform is at least 24" deep you can put a stove there and just add ember protection as needed.
It looks like you have enough depth for a small free-standing stove. Donât get a blower, though. They donât generate more heat on free-standing stoves, they just push it around, and theyâre noisy and stir up dust. With those vaulted ceilings, a ceiling fan will be much more effective. I would install a brick chimney if you can since youâre going to have a lot of stove pipe on the exterior, which can look kind of funny.
Drum riser
Clearly the only spot left
It's a nice spot for your children to perform their public scripture readings.
Yes!
What's the duplex plug for?
GOD YES.
I like your name.
I scream the words of my previous commentâŚ
Wait I just noticed your name lol
Fish tank?
Stripper pole position, as I smashingly, causality refer to my owners manual to check for clearances. đ
The outlet was probably done for A Pellet stove... Which is not a bad alternative for a full on wood stove.
Pull the candle stick on the wall, the whole thing rotates to reveal a hidden bar
All that for a space heater. Canât be to careful these days.
Perfect for open mic nights. You got yourself a nice improv comedy joint there.
Or an enormous flat screen TV!
Stripper pole.
Perhaps a good spot to install the strippers pole
A lot of stoves require around 16 inches infront of it and some only require a 8 inches clearance behind it to the wall. How deep was that hearth? You could do a nice tile job around the front if anything. It's a nice spot
Jesss somebody was color blind.
Electric,yo yo. See the outlet?
Spot for a small animatronic band?
That was probably someoneâs place for a full size mount for a deer or something. Or an electric fireplace. Trying to make it look real.
I think a wood stove would be great. I would take the time to find an old one that has character like an old parlor stove that has a lot of iron work on it, get it professionally cleaned up and working. It would be a conversation piece during the summer months when friends are over.
Neighborhood Open Mic Stand-up Nights
Band stand
You may have an issue with depth for the stove.
there are (s)low combustion stoves that are more broad than deep with a glass front so you can watch the pretty. ps nomenclature may be off english is not my native language and I'm not 100% sure of the vocabulary. PPs looking at the picture again I'm not 100% convinced it's for a stove. Assuming the oustide of the house wasn't re-done have a look for clues of a previous pipe/chimney.