Mirror size
Michelle
7 years ago
I would like to hang a mirror over my mantle. This is the third one I have tried and all of the dimensions have seemed..off. Am I just too picky or is this too tall? Any advise appreciated. Thanks!
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Michelle
7 years agohousegal200
7 years agoMichelle
7 years agoMichelle
7 years agoHere is the painting over mantle. it feels too long. I can definitely see how the mantle needs to be down looking at in a picture alot more than from my own couch.
acm
7 years agoyes, painting is right for couch, wrong for fireplace.
mantel should come down.
still think art better than mirror there, but might be ok when cleared.
(these are just baby steps color wise...)
Michelle
7 years agoWow acm that adds some color that I am definitely lacking! I was going the easy route with the mirror. I really struggled with the art over the couch and am now having a hard time finding something that flows with that over the mantle. Here is a picture opposite the couch. Beware large clock haters.. honestly I hate it too but have no idea what to do over the tv. Any thoughts?
Michelle
7 years agoMichelle
7 years agoHere is the lowered mantle. It is much better! Thanks for the recommendations on that. I am also at a loss on the lamp behind the chair and a half. Does it look too small? I returned the mirror
PROBeverlyFLADeziner
7 years agoI have lowered the painting over the sofa, and the mantle over the fireplace, and turned the mirror.
Michelle
7 years agoleelee
7 years agoThere is absolutely nothing interesting about a mirror over your fireplace. It reflects only white.
You could layer several framed prints to create an interesting look.
Michelle
7 years agoI do like sparkly and birds. This little 8 dollar guy was my inspiration for color. He's the only thing that hasn't been returned because he's so adorable. I thought the mirror over mantel might give that effect but boring... Not sure what to put on the mantle that wouldn't duplicate the firebox. would a fireplace screen on the hearth help to break that up?g
acm
7 years agoMichelle
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blondetourage
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PROHome Interiors with Ease
7 years agoMichelle
7 years agoMichelle
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7 years agoAdd color with some beautiful designer pillows...
I would get a new coffee table....
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7 years agoIf all your plants are real I would put them all in the same area in front of the window on a beautiful tiered plant holder...
Michelle
7 years agoI gave up on the mirror for now and am waiting for art that I really like instead of just buying something to fill the space. I shopped the house and came up with this for now. I couldn't live with the blank space! Home to cottage was very helpful. Thanks for the input ease, but I am not in the market for a new coffee table just yet but would like something better than the plant in the tray? Does the mantle look ok? Any thoughts for improvement. Also trying to improve the chair area. Thanks for all the help so far. So glad I listened and dropped the mantel. Much better☺
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PRONandina Home & Design
7 years agoMaybe looking at a photo from one of our design projects will help you make a decision here.
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Michelle
7 years agoMichelle
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PROGeorgia Custom Cabinet Doors Inc.
7 years agoNow I'm biased but if my mirror proportions weren't right I'd build a wood creation around it to make it right but the look is elegantly simple and that would kill the simplicity I know, but in my opinion you did what needed to be done by lowering your mantle to make it all more proportional. But if you ever get the itch to do a built in call a local woodworker because proportion and symmetry is our business.
Karen Bumgardner
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7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoI found this artist on etsy...his work is amazing! Not sure of your budget..but check out his work it is really beautiful to look at!
PROShoa Gallery
7 years agoI'd definitely bring more color and texture into the space.
Some artwork ideas for you. All my work is listed here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/shoagallery Many colors and sizes to choose from.
Any of these in smaller size will work over your fireplace as well.
Michelle
7 years agoNo worries with ease. I've been told I have an old soul, perhaps that's it. The greens and the magnolia flower are fake, but the rest of the plants are real. Thanks Georgia custom, I will keep that in mind. Ideahound, I did buy some pillows and throw etc I a teal color, but it was a bit too jarring for my taste and I returned it all. I really do like the idea of blue, but more of a muted color I'm thinking. I love all nature and am going for more of a natural effect. I took your advice Karen and moved the table and chair, and I appreciate your lengthy post and the time it took. I will be using more of those ideas! Grover, you hit the nail on the head with the beachy abstract. That is what I have wanted all along, but am trying to avoid the coastal room vibe. I love the art you selected. I agree, I need to branch out a bit. I'm not crazy about the pillow covers I ordered with the burlap and black. Right now they are reminding me to stop hurrying with a purchase! The painting over the sofa was ordered here from houzze and my husband really likes it. It was a bit expensive for me, but am having a hard time finding some thing to go with it. Is a beachy abstract ok? I just want little color that one might find in nature. I love birds and the beach, and would also like some shiny elements in the room. The mantle is starting to feel a bit too cluttered after a couple of days. I am having a hard time with eye level...I'm only 4 11 so my eye level is much different from most haha! Nice art shoe gallery, I will check it out.Thank you all so much. I am on the hunt for a beach art for the mantle, and will pick a blue from that. Is it best to stay away from a square resembling the firebox and go rectangle? I have been looking for a fireplace screen, but everything was too scrolly and busy.
Michelle
7 years agoI need a new end table and would like to go round, and a new lamps as well.Would a glass one be better, or an off white (table) I'm trying to avoid any more dark heavy furniture. My "entry" table is too small, but special to me. Am willing to move it. Does the mirror look ridiculous over it? I'm feeling I could do better there, but I kinda like the whimsy. They lilacs are temporary, couldn't resist the scent, it lasts such a short time.
Michelle
7 years ago
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