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what to put over fire place

11 years ago

We recently installed a contemporary Boru Inset stove and granite base. I need advice on what to put on wall above , not keen on putting TV above as fire gives off immense heat . need to introduce light so what style /size/mirror would look good ? Have two alcoves either side to do something with also. Have two black leather sofas to use in this room so will be going for a nice large rug.

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decoenthusiaste
11 years ago
Looks like you love contemporary. Try a stainless steel mantel or stainless tile surround. No mirror unless it will reflect something beautiful like a killer chandelier or view. You need a wow piece of contemporary art to set the color way for your space!
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Digital Imaging by Tina - Interior Designer
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
I’d do something like this (see picture below). Since your fireplace is your focus point; I’d paint this in a texture paint (light color), giving this view an eye popper. Since you mentioned you needed additional lighting. The two scones side by side would give you a beautiful mood setting. Detail the fire place with glass vases.
You also mentioned you would not want to hang the TV. above the fire place; why don’t you hang it on the side wall; boxing it off as if it were a hanging picture….I think this design gives your room, more of a high end look.
You can view more of photos I’ve created at www.brentsinteriorpainting.com “digital imaging by Tina”.
Good luck decorating! Hope this helps….
Tina
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Do you plan on painting your walls? I hope so. If yes than could also change your plan later. Be sure to look at the entire room before deciding how to decorate just one wall. I would consider a greige tone on the walls. As you have natural wood baseboards..(I like them), I would add tall shelves, the color of your trim to each of the alcoves. The bottom of the alcoves could be closed cabinets. Your TV could sit on one of them. Leave the backs of the shelves open for the paint to show through. You could display other art (including paintings) on them as well as books, photos, etc. I would not put a mantle above the fireplace as it looks more contemporary to be a clean look. I would place a very large framed round mirror over the fireplace, or a very tall vertical one, If every mirror were to only reflect a great view..there would be very few of them anywhere.

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