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How to decorate wall behind fireplace

8 years ago

I am struggling as to what to do with the wall the fireplace is on. I had thought about getting a built in mirror from mantle top to ceiling the width of fireplace and painting the chimney breast a dark colour, possibly navy. The couch is woven fabric with blues and greys.

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abbyjean

8 years ago

How about painting the wall the fireplace is on and leaving the fireplace white??? Maybe even paint the backs of the shelves, but leave the shelves white. Add pillows in the color you choose and a throw or two. I much prefer art over a mirror myself and maybe you would find one that has the background color in it. A little color in this room and it will easily be your favorite place every day.

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acm
8 years ago
Yeah, I think painting the wall and adding art would be great. You could go with a deeper version of the wall color you have or bring in any accent color you'd like to add to the room...
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Susan Davis
8 years ago
I love your room, but it isn't done! Find some jazzy art to hang over the fireplace in vibrant colors. Select a major and minor color from the art work and add pillows, and 3 accessories that are LARGE to place on three places in the book shelves.

If you like what you see at that point you are probably done, but if not then I think a glass and steel cocktail table round or oval would add sparkle, interest, and function to your room.....it really looks nice.
Lila
8 years ago
You could panel the wall to add texture rather than colour.
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classysass
8 years ago
I like the idea of the paneling. You could then paint (or wallpaper) the insides of the panels in a dark blue or other color you like and place art inside the panels too.
bubbyofbb
8 years ago
Panelling (I think monochromatic I would not break it up with different colors) or just darker paint on the wall would be nice. Maybe a deep grey? And bigger bolder artwork over the fireplace -something with minimal or no frame. Throw pillows to accent the artwork. I would not paint the top piece of the fireplace navy. It looks better all one color.
classysass
8 years ago
Bubbyofbb: that's what I meant. Solid color molding on a solid background (maybe navy or other color, maybe taupe) with proportional art work.

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