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Fireplace and Flooring

11 years ago

I just purchased a condo and I want to make this fireplace and flooring look better. However, I'm just not sure what to do. My style is modern contemp.

I'm interested in ebony laminate plank hand scraped flooring.

Also, the photos are no longer on the mantel as well as the panel.

Any suggestions would be helpful.

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PRO
In Touch Designs by Elita LLC
11 years ago
You would be surprise how Great this Fireplace could look by enhancing the Slate bringing out the beautiful depth of the stone and changing up the mantel to make a statement! Wood floors are always nice but not always a Must. Hope this helped! ~E
Green Lee3
Original Author
11 years ago
what type of mantel would you suggest?
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There are lots of very minor and/or free tweaks that you can do to the whole floor space which will change the feel and lift it. Firstly move the floor standing lamp (and side table?) out of the way and push your sofa right up with an inch or two to spare before it touches the wall. Then on the opposite end site the lamp (and side table?) and put your telephone on it rather than balancing it on the back of the sofa. By moving the sofa up, the space immediately feels larger when you walk in. The lamp by the door and over the back of the sofa will serve two functions -1. it will make a nice soft over light for reading or relaxing & 2. it demarks room division (which you have done very nicely with the shape of your sofa.) Next move the sideboard to the right of the radiator so it is covering the plug points to the left of the fireplace (as you look at the fireplace sat on the sofa) Hang the wall mirror over it and keep what you have on it already - that's a good job. You now have penty of space to walk around the table especially if dining guests are mingling bewteen the kitchen, dining room and lounge. Lower the height of the mirror and wall art - it should be at eye level. You have lots of lovely art in similar frames. They are mounted a little too high and you could gain more impact by grouping them as they are relatively small in size. Re. the art I would suggest making the frames darker in order to match the dark chocolate colour of the sofa. At the moment you have lots of oak (incl. the floor) and consequently nothing is "popping out" as a feature. Darkening the frames will achieve this along with grouping the art. You have a great colour palette but maybe you could add a colour pop? Gold or organge would add to the space - change the rug, add a throw, fill the mantel piece with vases and containers of flowers of various heights in a couple of colour popping colours and bijouterie. Add texture. What you have done so far looks great but sometimes it takes a fresh eye just to tweak. I am at this stage with my lounge. I'll be posting it up in a week or two. It's finished but it's missing something and I don't know what!
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PRO
In Touch Designs by Elita LLC
11 years ago
There are quite a few Options, but hard to advise without seeing the Floor To Ceiling View! Could You please upload another image with full room view? Tx, ~E
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Yarbro Home Improvement LLC
11 years ago
Slate install job looks very amateur. Outlet cover plate has been trimmed and the hearth needs to carry over to the wall to get rid of that funky wedge triangle space. Gas shutoff valve needs to be relocated. No it sure why the hearth was even raised. Slate should have been installed directly on the floor. Doesn't make much sense to raise the hearth just that little bit
Green Lee3
Original Author
11 years ago
Thank you so much for the comments. I agree with everything you stated. I am considering removing the slate and have it reinstall by my contractor.
Green Lee3
Original Author
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Additional pictures of the living room. All furniture have been removed.
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In Touch Designs by Elita LLC
11 years ago
Thanks for the pics~ I'd stay with the Stone look and make a Mantel out of either Natural Stone~ Granite, Marble, Travertine or Limestone or Quartz ~ As it comes in many Colors! P.S. To make a bigger statement, I would complete the look with tiling all the way up to ceiling...It appears to be Multi Classic Slate~E

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