Suggestions for updating fireplace surround?
Georgina
8 years ago
This suede-look paint and the magenta colour is a little dated now and I'm looking for ideas for an update? Perhaps a mantle piece? The style of the rest of the house is 'Hamptons-esque'. Any ideas?
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Elwood Hindley
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Comments (8)Another option would be to put a TV on there , judging by the plant you don't light it often , if at all , and that may distract the eyes . I sort of like that the tiles aren't absolutely perfect , but there looks to be a couple of gaps along 'in front' -- I'd try grout , or plaster and then paint when dried , almost go for the craft look . And maybe its just the light , or camera flash , but the left wall looks to have a blue tinge , the skirting board looks lighter on that side too , and the hearth step thing a different colour again -- I'd go black/charcoal on that step thing , and make sure all the walls are the same , if they aren't ....See More
cloudpants
8 years agoTotally agree with above suggestions. There are many online images for gathering inspiration...
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dohraime
8 years agoI like the idea of improving the fireplace. Adding a surround and mantle is opportunity to bring in more materials for texture and interest and you could go more neutral with the remainder of the wall.
I'd do a search of images featuring off centre fireplaces (on houzz, pintrest etc). See what techniques help balance this. (By off centre, I mean in regards to the whole wall). MNy examples I've seen use built in cabinetry, like in this photo.
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