Mexican Tile Fireplace Surround Options
Cor Cor
7 years ago
Hi all. My fabulous Mexican tile manufacturer put together 3 options for my fireplace surround for our casa.
Now I'm stuck on which to choose.
P.S. The hearth will be traditional Saltillo tile.
Now I'm stuck on which to choose.
P.S. The hearth will be traditional Saltillo tile.
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Comments (8)Ok firstly put led strips to the rear of each shelf then replace the tiles with plain ones perhaps the ones which appear to look like hematite, I can see you like grey so paint the chimney breast and the fire surround and also the shelves and the lower cupboards in the shade you like best(do not be afraid of being bold, it's only paint and time if you get it wrong.) then insert mirrors to the back of each shelf, you will be surprised how much bigger the room looks. Do the floor dark and the rest of the walls something pale like F&B cornforth white do the skirtings and doors white or otherwise the same as the fireplace etc. (If you go with the dark option then opt for a really pale rug) go to www.rugcouture.com and ask for samples then do windows with shutters or Romans something simple and in a pale coloured orate shelves with a mixture of books and ornaments anyway that's what I would do but whatever you choose enjoy it and have fun. Contact me at thebrownhouseinteriors@outlook.com if you want any more advice. Lovely room btw...See MoreOriginal Edwardian fireplace needs some help!
Comments (5)It's a shame the poor old thing has got damaged. I see the tiles must have been painted at some point on the original fireplace, as they were damaged and filled badly. Also, a shame that the bottom left of the fire surround was damaged in the demolition process, builders are right clumsy 'bugg****' sometimes. However, that part is at least not too difficult to fix. I think it would be a real shame to cut the surround in half and only keep the bottom. Keep it intact and renovate it would be the way i'd go. You'll need to change the tiled insert, so go with whatever you like, it's keeping the mantle intact that's more important. I'm presumng the original tiles were green or brown, although i've seen some nice blues ? You can make the hearth out of pretty much whatever you like, lots were slate, lots were tile. You can make the surround and hearth match or contrast up to to you. Going for an eclectic mix and match style is good these days too....See Morefire place surround needs to go!
Comments (8)My vision for this project would be to use slate surround and black fireplace hearth with materials like limestone or granite. This will make the fireplace a statement piece in your room, as opposed to eye popping element. The stove needs updating but it will still work as soon as the tiling is removed. This is my personal preference but I'd go for solid materials; colours - black fireplace or grey fireplace (just a few materials to generate ideas) to give the existing fireplace a total makeover. Are you considering changing the wall paper? A plain or textured one would work best no patterns)? What do you think?...See MoreFireplace surround/hearth in small bedroom
Comments (7)I'm sure you've already considered if there was any possibility of making this your living room. I know I'd get much more use if the doors/balcony if it was a living room and a sofa would not encroach so far into the room as the bed does. Presuming there's no chance of a swap, for a temp solution I'd move the head of the bed to the fireplace wall and place a headboard or privacy screen/room divider etc to conceal the fireplace. You'd need something that still allows the wardrobe to function but in the short term I don't suppose it would matter if it slightly encroaches on the desk (until you've removed it) By doing this you'll make it less hazardous by covering up the tiles and will also be able to see if the lack of space at the bottom of the bed is as much of a problem as the tiles/hearth were. You can gauge how much effort/money it's worth to gain the extra inches at the foot of the bed. Good luck!...See More
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PROLydia (Kazza Design)
7 years agoCor Cor
7 years agoLove and appreciate the comments.
Dragonfly. I totally get what you're saying. The house is a Spanish style but they went transitional on the fireplace surround. Will likely replace the mantle with a thick plank of wood to bring in a more rustic element.
PROCor Cor
7 years agoCor Cor
7 years agoI wound up doing my own mockup based on the great feedback. Hard to see but the pencil trim is the darker cobalt that a few of you suggested and I added cream Andaluz field tile.
I think this is it. Option 4.
I appreciate the feedback so much!
Jane Gray
6 years agoCor Cor
6 years agoTomorrow we grout. Not bad for a couple of non-tilers. Handmade tile definitely has its nuances so I’m not sweating our mistakes. It’s “Rustic Spanish Colonial Revival”
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