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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Comments (12)First of all, you aren't clueless :) I would follow your gut and turn the couch to face the fireplace, put the TV on the oak box near the window, the armchair and side table over near the built in dresser, and the red cabinet between the two windows where the armchair was. I like both your pieces of art on the other side of the room. If the red cabinet is between the two windows, you might want to switch the vertical piece with the one that is on the wall above the dining table - just see how it looks. Actually, I think the bird painting could look really good above the fireplace - it will add visual height (as jonathan suggested) and brings some red to that side of the room and it has bits of black and charcoal to tie in the fireplace and the couch...... If you have the TV to the left of the fireplace, I'd move the map (I like it for personal reasons :). Anyway, you really want a mirror up there.... it's a bit tricky because the fireplace is off set. Something this shape would be fab because most other items in there are really angular, but this one is too big and the price is crazy: Otherwise maybe a couple of small mirrors that you can also off set and put in a group, which would also add height: I'd do three or five of different sizes and shapes. I actually like the rug size and colour - it ties in with the blinds and the taupe in two pieces of your art and has good texture. Add a few more cushions to the couch and armchair in a couple of different fabrics. Maybe some of these:...See MoreWhat 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 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 MoreFireplace or no fireplace
Comments (24)If you do put your TV on a long low console where the fireplace now is, you will most probably have space for a chair in the corner where the TV now is. You could put the floor lamp that is now next to the smaller sofa with that chair, or at least in that corner. Then put lamp that doesn't take up that much space in the corner with the smaller sofa. I hope you'll have enough space left for a coffee table of some sort. Do you know the dimensions of your room? I would have loved to put the coffee table in the right direction, but can only do so much photoshop magic ;-)...See More- 5 years ago
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5 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!
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Here’s the end result. Hopefully no crimes against good decor have been committed!
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