New living room!

3 years ago

Hi
I'm redecorating our new house (first pic is the living room) and I'm really liking the idea of a moody dark coloured feature wall on the fireplace wall. I'm thinking Railings by Farrow & Ball. My question is would you keep the cast iron fireplace as it is or do I need to put a white mantel covering on it. If so would it possible to preserve the original cast iron fireplace and build a white mantel around it? Also what colour would you recommend for the other walls and trims? Would you opt for brass or silver metal accents? I do like the industrial style theme so would appreciate any ideas. I already have a sofa which is an estate style silvery grey colour
Thanks!

Comments (2)

Sonia
3 years ago
Your room is beautiful, I wouldn’t change a thing and if you do, leave the fireplace as it is 😊
E D
3 years ago
Lovely living room space.

Agree with Sonia, don’t mess with the fireplace. 😊

Dark walls can look impressively dramatic in photos and I have in the past considered having them but I’m glad I never did.

I still prefer lighter colours, I feel they’re easier to live with. 🙂

But give it a go and see how you like it. Paint is fairly easy to change.

Sorry for being ignorant, but what is an estate style sofa?
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Sonia

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