Does this work and do you think I need to leave the fireplace simple or create a mantle or surround? This is a key focal point in the room/house so would really like to get it right. Thanks!
Is the firebox an insert? If it is the main focal point in the space, it seems small scale wise, but if that is non negotiable, I would do a cool tile all the way up to the ceiling and have no painting, Something with dimension and texture. Good Luck!
I like the painting, but the wall looks a little top heavy. Paint or tile inside the space behind the fireplace box. It needs to be black so it looks like it takes up that whole space. If you want to do a mantle, just put in a simple white shelf (like a floating shelf) that goes from one bookcase to the other. If you put in a mantle, you can continue the dark color out to fill in the space under the mantle, or add some molding under the mantle on each side of the fireplace & paint it white like in the 2nd picture.
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