Orange fireplace
We have recently redecorated our bedroom (which was originally a lounge) and are struggling to tie the scheme with accessories and art work. I think the main problem is the orange fireplace. It's an original 1930s hand dipped glazed tile arch fireplace. The surround was black and have spent a long time sanding it back down to what looks like an oak beneath. We dont use the fireplace and dont intend to. Is there a possibility to paint it in a manner that can be removed at some point in the future if desired? Or is there a scheme that would work with orange (it's my least favourite colour!).
I would really appreciate some suggestions.
Comments (11)
Sonia
3 years agoIt looks like pine to me, so I would paint it white. The tiles are lovely and you will probably find they will just “go” with the room. I painted mine white and it looks so much better.
Nadia BY
3 years agoRelated Discussions
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Comments (16)i agree with most suggestions above. but dont remove your current rug because u can actually layer a faux fur rug over it. plus your rug has amazing rustic colours and u can use them as accents. maybe over time you may invest in new pillowcases/quilt covers complementing the colours of the rug..peach/mint/cream/ to name a few. may also add some mettalic cushions combo. you can always take them off if you want that summery feel in which switch to sweet pastels. a lot of pillows are important! lol! i'd get rid of the plant. the dressing table n side tables could be black (lacquer may be interesting)with gold knobs (think art deco). dressing table should be move to the side so you get more light and space near the window. maybe mirror can be placed against the window so ull also get natural light when you're admiring your reflection. ur room has an eclectic feel to it.. its great just needs some rearrangments thats all....See Moreneed help to choose collor for walls in my sitting room
Comments (6)I'm thinking a warm gray...it would accent the mirror and go beautifully with the color of the fire surround and the gray floor. You could do the chimney breast (the bumped out wall) in a slightly darker shade that the other walls. As noted above, look at the Affinity Colors from Ben Moore as your inspiration, then you can look at other manufacturers. Also, not that you asked, but replace the "feathers" on the mantel with something else...they're too close to the look of the mirror and almost look as though they have fallen off...use them elsewhere in the room, grouped together....See MoreNeed help for my living room colour scheme!
Comments (9)Is the chandelier thing seeming a bit small for the room or is it just me? Given that your walls are plain, the sofa is plain how about a patterned rug? Do you like Persian rugs? I find that dark green wainscotting too heavy and would paint it a lighter color. Given you have just moved in I assume you are planning to be there a while. If you like traditional style do you want a fairly safe color scheme re walls and curtains, keeping future resale in mind. Or are u happy to decorate according to your tastes? The mirror seems a bit small to me....See MoreLooking for some suitable colours for this kitchen
Comments (7)This is a very small and dark kitchen I would defo change the colour of the units to an antique cream and the worktop a darker colour maybe walnut and paint those double doors and the window sill white to match the other wood work also get a smaller round table it would give you more floor space the chairs you have would still work and maybe add some splashes of acidy colours lime green/orange or yellows not too much just a few touches. also Jacksplash is correct about the blind if you are keeping a blind go for a straight edge one. if your budget allows I would also change the sink to a white sink it really reflex light from the window and brightens the room I did something the same with my own sink it doesn't have to be a Belfast sink you can get the same sink as you already have in white ceramic....See More
minipie
3 years agojenmason014
3 years agoSonia
3 years agoIf it’s the tiles you hate then you could paint them or, as minipie suggested, you could cover the tiles with stickers. Here’s some examples
PROMy Claybrick Home
3 years ago
PROHampstead Design Hub
3 years agoHi there! Dear Nadia these are some ideas how to transform your fireplace into a focal point of the room. You can arrange white pillar candles of varying heights, or fill the opening to your fireplace with shelving, and use them to organize and display your most favourite books and paint the surroundings in white and give a room impressive and clean look
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3 years ago
Juliet Docherty
3 years agoConker browns, paprika, terracotta etc are really popular at the moment. If you were to add a tiny bit of something similar somewhere in the room it would help it to make sense. it doesn't have to be exactly the same, just similar. Such as this bobble trim which could be attached to the bottom of the blinds. I actually like the fireplace, it adds depth.
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