Mirror suggestions for offset fireplace
Before making any regrettable decisions I’d appreciate view on how to hang a mirror above a fireplace that isn’t centred on the wall. We’d like something relatively large but a rectangular shape draws focus to the fireplace being offset. Toyed with the idea of going larger and almost covering the entire width of the wall, but hesitating as that might be too bold. Also thought about hanging a set of 3 mirrors or going with a single mirror in a more unusual shape. Mirror seemed like the best use of the wall to reflect the chandelier and french doors. Or should we just give up and stick a TV there instead...
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jilljill24
3 years agoRelated Discussions
What would you do with this off-centre fireplace?
Comments (63)HI Sarah I love what you have achieved. Many congrats for embracing what you have and creating something that totally enhances the placement of the fireplace. The space looks like it was made for the placement of that perfect chair and you've done a gorgeous job with your selection and placement of art . I am moving with considerable grief from my gorgeous arts and crafts bungalow to an early1970s small house. I have to say this style of architecture in NZ wasnt exactly a highlight. But I set myself a challange to embrace the architecture and look to enhance rather than fight it . That challenge shifted me off my despair track and now I am excited and hopeful and thinking about space and colour and the amazing light pouring in (a quality of houses of this time)..and textures . i feel so cteative in new and diffetent ways...and it's so exciting. seeing what you have achieved - it is very affirming for me I love what you have created....See MoreMirror, picture or something else?
Comments (28)Hi, I think remove the fish tank in the corner and put a tall decorative lighting structure there instead and different objects on the mantel piece, i.e., a tall leaning mirror, or a round mirror to balance? Also, off set the display as it is too uniform, i.e., one bit in the middle, one either side, one either side of them its all a bit too "centralised". Group individual items more to one end to help balance better! Hope you understand that sentence! Also (sorry) the height of the light next to the tv doesn't work for me either, it needs to be taller or much shorter than the tv, also, changing them around, i.e. lamp next to curtains, may work better too? I love the lamp, just not there!x Or, a cheaper option, choose a branch from out walking, a fairly substantial piece that you could put behind the fish tank and branch out over the fire place, paint it white, fix to wall and decorate with small fairy lights. Doing away with the candles in the centre and then display the deer to the left of the mantle as you look at it? All merely suggestions!x...See MoreSuggest ideas for fireplace
Comments (4)Consider a Gilding Wax, available in many finishes, i'd try Pewter. It's very easy to apply, just lightly rub some over the mouldings and buff off to enhance. Gilding Wax I'd also look in to replacing the front of the Air Vent panel with something a bit more decorative and appropriate for the era, You could make something ' older' looking with a bit of Jali panel....See MoreCurtain suggestions please
Comments (1)Should read "perfect as curtains" not "perfect as cushions" !...See MoreUser
3 years agoEllie
3 years agoGareth Barnes
3 years ago
Sonia
3 years agoGorgeous room. Yes the rectangle sample is far too big. The mirror shouldn’t be wider than the fireplace. I agree a round one would fit nicely but octagonal would certainly fit the bill too. Here’s a few examples, but there are loads!
KXD
3 years agoSonia
3 years agoGareth Barnes
3 years agoGareth Barnes
3 years agoHere’s the end result. Hopefully no crimes against good decor have been committed!
jilljill24
3 years agoSonia
3 years ago
Ellie