fireplace/built-ins
Looking for thoughts on our fireplace placement...in the first two pix (overview and close-up), the fireplace in the great room (which backs up to the Master BR) is centered with the pitch of the vaulted ceiling, with empty wall space to the right of the fireplace. In the third/fourth pix, the fireplace is NOT centered because we requested built-ins on BOTH sides of the fireplace, so it was adjusted. We do NOT like the look of built-ins on only one side of a fireplace, so looking for options to make it work with both sides of built-ins. Just below the fireplace in the drawing is the entrance door to the Master BR. We have considered changing the vaulted ceiling to a coffered ceiling, but one of us is not really a fan of that style and not really sure we could center it correctly with that style (still an option though). Furniture placement was just randomly added, not necessarily how it would be. I guess the main question is would it be "okay" to have the fireplace centered on the wall, but not centered under the pitch of the vaulted ceiling. We would not extend the fireplace to the ceiling if it would help with the look. Not really looking to change much, just wondering about the design "rules" of centering. Thanks so much!
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PROJAN MOYER
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoPS/................. You could also run the shelving right OVER the master entry, above door to master : ) and continue right along stair wall. Handsome, and wonderful with coffer.
Pretend that the door to master below
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Mrs Pete
5 years ago
Jennifer Hogan
5 years agoBefore making a design decision think long and hard about how you are going to use this space and how esential the fireplace is to your enjoyment of the space.
I had a fireplace in my last home in Southern California. Never used it, but had to work around it to place my furniture.
My current home is in Pennsylvania. I keep the house cool to save on heating costs and use the fireplace every evening in the winter. It is on the wall opposite where my TV is so that the warmth from the fireplace is closer to where I sit.
Fireplaces used to be a central part of our living rooms when the TV was in the family room and we used the living room for social gathering. (1950s coctail parties and bridge night). This is no longer the norm.
Think about your seating arrangement and tv placement and what is going to make this room work before deciding where to place the fireplace.
Look at houzz photos for inspiration and ideas.
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