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Design troubles around fireplace

5 years ago

We have this awesome cherry mantle above our fireplace. We are having a really hard time trying to figure out how to finish the room. We need to do something for storage and for a better look to finish off each side of the fireplace. I’m looking for any ideas.

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Irene Morresey

5 years ago

I'd be inclined to cut the mantel even with fireplace and put in builtins either side with a shelf big enough to incorporate tv similar to pic

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JAN MOYER
5 years ago
The darn thing needs nothing on the side, including the tv crammed in a corner. Take a photo from the hearth end of the room. Relieve the cram, and find a better spot for the tv.
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Hi, the only thing I would say is put the fire on and see how hot it gets. We have a gas inserted fire, a little bit like yours but it really belts out the heat. We had an oak mirror on the wall above it and it got so hot we were really concerned that it would burn! We didn't want a full mantel piece so we bought an oak "shelf" to absorb the heat, then put the mirror above that. Now I am not worried about the mirror. I still have to switch the fire off after a couple of hours as the wood "shelf" gets really hot, but I am not worried that anything of value will get damaged. If the shelf gets a bit black (it hasn't so far) I won't mind. I definitely would not put a TV over a fire for all the above reasons. Hope that helps a little.
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Melissa R
5 years ago
for starters, I think that it is way too long! Hopefully, the pro's can come around with more advice.
Laura Hill
5 years ago
Can you please post pictures of the rest of the room?
katinparadise
5 years ago
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Sabrina Alfin Interiors
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Oof. That fireplace/surround/hearth is huge in proportion to the rest of the room and the height of your ceiling. And what's with the outlets in the middle of the wall? I would re-do the FP entirely with a surround that's at least a foot shorter on either side. Then you'll have room for built-ins on both sides with enough space for your TV.
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Seldens Furniture
5 years ago
Beings the space between your mantel and ceilings is relatively small you want to use décor that draws the eye upwards; more vertical pieces than horizontal. Think tall candlestick holders, plants, vases, tall sculptures, etc..

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Andi
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5 years ago
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Andi
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5 years ago
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Koncerted - Home Automation & Home Media
5 years ago
What are the dimensions of the spaces above the fireplace?
houssaon
5 years ago
Can the sectional go to the opposite wall next to the sliders? Then the TC could go to the wall across from the sliders.

Have the electrical outlet moved.
acm
5 years ago
I'd try really hard to put the TV over a long (and low!) console on the blank wall to the left of the fireplace wall. Then the sectional could face the other way (or you might do better with a pair of couches and an end table in between). TV would be at much better viewing height. Then you can have the cable moved and all those crazy outlets lowered to normal height.

Do you sit in the black leather chairs?
Ashley Story
5 years ago
mount the tv on the wall either above the fire place or in the corner. mirrored chests or buffets would work on the sides of the fire place

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