Which fireplace colors do you prefer?

DYH

16 years ago

Thinking about painting the fireplace (or not). Which color do you prefer (or suggest a different one).

Thanks

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les917
16 years ago
I prefer #4 but would like to see some antiquing added to it so there isn't such a difference between the rustic stone and the formal surround.
DYH
Original Author
16 years ago
Les -- that's an option that I'm thinking about, but didn't know quite how to do it with the BM Painting program. #4 is the current and the white is too formal for the stone. Our previous house had the same stone, but a blackish dark green surround.
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DYH
Original Author
16 years ago
I've been holding on to this inspiration photo for so many years, but it doesn't have stone. My other fireplace (garden room) has black slate, but DH wanted the stone in the family room.

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kitchendetective
16 years ago
I like 2 best, followed by 3.
piper101
16 years ago
Going strictly on looks, the white works best followed by the yellow. I love your green inspiration but it doesn't do anything for your brick IMO. No on the gray. What about a deeper yellow? Or I see some darker burgundy type color in the brick, maybe that would make it pop. Can you photo shop those? What are the other colors of furniture in the room and the surrounding rooms? Again I can see why you like the inspiration photo. If you are trying to copy it, what about painting the mantel surround and brick that green (I know,,painting brick no,no) and then possibly using the rubbed color on the mantel or just the horizontal pieces? Trying to brainstorm here. A rich burgundy-brownish color could really make that brick jump out and the yellow understones in the other bricks would look nice with your wall color. You've got options!
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We have a merlot/gold/deep green rug and furniture based on those colors. Two merlot leather chairs, the gold chenile chair by the fireplace and then a sofa with deep green on the back and arms with gold print cushions.

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