Here's the general idea I was thinking for your niches on either side of the fireplace . Yours is deeply recessed on each side. (so not like this)
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Stained shelves over white base cabinets.
I like the idea of maybe staining the floating shelves similar to the floor color.. after you decide on a floor color.
This one is shown with a stained cabinet below. thought I'd show you this look too.
Here's the general idea I was thinking for your niches on either side of the fireplace . Yours is deeply recessed on each side. (so not like this)
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