Orange fireplace
We have recently redecorated our bedroom (which was originally a lounge) and are struggling to tie the scheme with accessories and art work. I think the main problem is the orange fireplace. It's an original 1930s hand dipped glazed tile arch fireplace. The surround was black and have spent a long time sanding it back down to what looks like an oak beneath. We dont use the fireplace and dont intend to. Is there a possibility to paint it in a manner that can be removed at some point in the future if desired? Or is there a scheme that would work with orange (it's my least favourite colour!).
I would really appreciate some suggestions.
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5 years agoIt looks like pine to me, so I would paint it white. The tiles are lovely and you will probably find they will just “go” with the room. I painted mine white and it looks so much better.
- 5 years ago
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If it’s the tiles you hate then you could paint them or, as minipie suggested, you could cover the tiles with stickers. Here’s some examples
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PRO5 years agoHi there! Dear Nadia these are some ideas how to transform your fireplace into a focal point of the room. You can arrange white pillar candles of varying heights, or fill the opening to your fireplace with shelving, and use them to organize and display your most favourite books and paint the surroundings in white and give a room impressive and clean look
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5 years agoConker browns, paprika, terracotta etc are really popular at the moment. If you were to add a tiny bit of something similar somewhere in the room it would help it to make sense. it doesn't have to be exactly the same, just similar. Such as this bobble trim which could be attached to the bottom of the blinds. I actually like the fireplace, it adds depth.
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