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Help with Fireplace design, please!

6 years ago

What would you do with the following fireplace wall?

Below is an inspiration photo that we like... But are there other, better ideas out there? I'd say our style in contemporary, transitional, and with a touch of masculine/rustic.

This room will be SW Colonnade Gray on walls, with SW Gauntlet Gray on the ceiling... These are the basic colors/textures (excuse the lighting which makes it all look sepia)

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BeverlyFLADeziner

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

I just want you to be aware the TV will cover the molding.

Since your wall is flat you have to decide where to start and end the molding. You should lay this out exactly on the wall so there is no mistake as to what you want.

Be aware that I am taking a random size TV. You must measure how much larger your TV will be compared to your fireplace opening.

Determine how you will address your window treatment now so there are no surprises.

I found these light fixtures this weekend and think they might have some application in your home.

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User
6 years ago
Is this fireplace only for retreat, relaxation sitting area like a smokers lounge? No watching tv
User
Original Author
6 years ago
This is the main great room of the home. TV will be above the fireplace unfortunately... No kids - just the husband and I
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Hi Annie, Thanks for your thoughts. Your opinion is valued. Just to clarify, the TV would be in a cabinet a bit like the one below, but with wood painted cabinet in a lighter colour. We are planning on a much smaller TV than pictured too. The electricity and other wires for the TV would go through the floor from the basement below (floor plugs). Powering the TV is not really a challenge, and nor is cord control with the right designed cabinet. [Contemporary Living Room[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-living-room-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_718~s_2103) by Other Metro Photographers Elad Gonen As per running around the TV, that could be an issue, and maybe it is just plain awkward. My youngest is 8. In general I am striving for a practical design where some seating can see the fireplace and some the TV. We hope to rework a few other versions. Hopefully you will come back and let me know if you like any other other versions better. Is there anything else you dislike about the latest design after my clarification? Any other opinions on the 18:41 version posted today? Thanks for the help! Carol
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User
6 years ago
Why won’t you do it exactly as your inspiration pic is it too formal for I was thinking using shiplap with slate
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Original Author
6 years ago
Then I guess I will! Good to know we nailed it!
User
6 years ago
Hahaha
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BeverlyFLADeziner
6 years ago
I think you should see how your inspiration photo will appear once you add a flatscreen to the wall.

Please note that the wood molding will run BEHIND the flatscreen with this particular size TV unless you adjust the wood spacing and really think this through.
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Original Author
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
I don't mind it running behind the TV. I think that looks great, thank you! Why do you feel that should be of concern? Also, we're thinking of painting it SW Black Fox so that the TV does not stand out so much, and to add some color contrast in the room.
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Original Author
6 years ago
Here it is drawn to scale! 72 inches wide, 9 feet tall. 5 ft mantle. 60 inch TV. The wall is 18ft long. I think it could work nicely. The flat wall was the struggle for us, but I think this could work.
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Julie David Interiors
6 years ago
I think your idea is lovely and would work. However another thought would be to build around the fireplace and TV and add some depth and texture. This (photo) might not be the exact style you are looking for ( a little too traditional) but the concept is good. It would allow for some display shelves/cabinets with lights next to fireplace (looks like from the photos you have space) with some bench seats under the windows.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
6 years ago
Looks good and well planned. Good luck.
lascatx
6 years ago
One thing you should keep in mind is that, even if you have a 60 inch TV now, they are almost non-existent in new TVs. If you need to buy a new one, you will probably wind up with a 55 or, more likely, a 65 inch TV. That's just a few inches wider and taller, so you might want to check your layout with that too.

I like your selections.
User
6 years ago
I love it....its going to look great.
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6 years ago
keep us posted
Anthony Giampa
6 years ago
Me and my partner are actually tackling this same project in our home. We decided to go with a stacked stone look instead of trim!
Lynn Engdahl
6 years ago
Looks very nice! What is the width of the stone and width of fireplace unit in the center? We are designing a fireplace for the center of a 19 to 20 foot wall, current layout is for a stacked stone with hearth 8 feet wide with a 6 foot fireplace box in the center. Is 8 ft. wide substantial enough for this great room with 10 ft. ceilings and room 20 ft. wide x 24 ft long?
User
5 years ago
How did your fireplace turned out

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