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Design Dilemma Fireplaces

Fireplace colour

karenmcdbennett

9 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

We have done a renovation to open up kitchen and living room. We have gone with white kitchen and bench tops in the same open plan room. Not sure about old fireplace surround any ideas on what to do with it? Pictures of two ends of the room. Thanks

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flair lighting
9 years ago
storage seems to be lacking, i would consider built ins i see it is a bit offcenter too, something to think about. im not sure about putting the tv over the fireplace in this space. i might put it to the right side.
libradesigneye
9 years ago
Might I suggest a more contemporary picture frame mantel with mosaic stone tile between that and your firebox? Love the near craftsman window shapes flanking the fire wall . . . use the height on both sides, / shallow shelves on one side can visually frame a swing arm for your television and give real storage on the other side.
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