I have a red fireplace that tapers in. How can I decorate it? Help!
Our red brick fireplace in the center of the room tapers in to the roof. It is double sided so i have two mantles to decorate.
We cant and dont want to paint over it so thats not an option. Best we can do is paint the wood shelf white?
The rest of the house is gold cream beige earthy tones with white marble and hints of black pieces.
Any advice and preferably links to style the decor on the two mantles?
I have seen all inspo with mirrors but wasn't sure if one would work because it tapers in. at first i thought a brass arch mirror.
please help! TIA
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last yearlast modified: last yearYou mentioned not wanting to paint the fireplace but wonder if you would prefer the simple look of paint in your lovely space.
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The centrally located double sided fire is quite a feature in itself and I agree with the comments made above, don't over complicate it and keep the brick and mantle as it is.
Keeping in mind the little ones, I'd be cautious of hanging or placing mirrors in case they fall. Securing into brick can be tricky.
What about three tall slim black iron candlesticks of varying heights and then wrap some fairy lights around it from ceiling down to the mantle level in a single spiral? Not too many so it blinds you but just enough to highlight the lovely brick texture. This can always be added to for festive decoration with a sach of conifers and stockings for christmas or birds and nests with painted eggs for easter or whatever you celebrate. I don't think this feature needs artwork. If you have something bold it will defeat the brick and if it is not bold enough, it will get lost, so I wouldn't bother.
Maybe some foliage as shown in Julies images, something tall and simple in a plain vase.
I love painted or bagged brick but in this case, I think the cleaned brick wins and you should celebrate it.
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You could change up the bricks by adding a timber mantel on all 4 sides and introduce something to store timber on the side, even adding downlights above each fireplace opening.
Julie Herbert