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Decorating feature wall with fireplace

11 years ago

I am looking to decorate a feature wall in the living room, which has a fireplace - wood burner within a mantelpiece. Just I want to wallpaper this wall and paint the rest but just wondering what would look best within the fireplace recess. Same wallpaper or paint?

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Susan Peterson
11 years ago
The fireplace recess would look best painted.
minnie101
11 years ago
I agreed with Susan. You could also just paper the alcoves. I can't find great images with a woodburner but this is from house to home to give you an idea
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mrsmcee74
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Do you mean the actual chamber where the stove sits?
lisa_bentley30
Original Author
11 years ago
I mean the recess part rather than the actual chamber bit - see photo...
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Amber Jeavons
11 years ago
Hello lisa_bentley30, as it is not a traditional style fire with a chimney breast and alcoves what I would suggest is that you paint the walls around it.. Perhaps move the box that is butting up against the right hand side and give it more room.. Also why not add a mirror or something to lift the mantle. It needs something to give it a bit more impact and create a focus. (You can still add a few choice ornaments) Go for something plain and not too decorative for the mirror and make sure it is the right size, not too small or too big.. if you like the mirror idea that is! Why not put a few little logs in the fire basket and really show it off more! :))

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