What should I do to update this fireplace if anything?
This home is located in Golden, Colorado. I am trying to decide whether to paint fireplace white, leave it alone or do something else to it. It is very large width wise and about 12 feet tall. Looking for a cost effective idea. My home is decorated in a modern farmhouse style. They are a lot of natural wood tones in the home if that helps.
Thanks in advance for the help.
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoCould you move the TV to the right wall and hang a large amazing painting on the fireplace?
The TV is a boring centerpiece for your room.
Lots of things you could do to the fireplace if you want to spend money and time. It looks like it fits the space and vibe, so I would probably leave it based on just one photo of your space. Seeing rest of house might make me change my mind!
Here are some examples with art:
With a white wash and painting:
hawaiicolorado thanked chispa- 5 years agolast modified: 5 years ago
Thanks for your thoughts and the pictures. No other spot for the TV. I am considering painting the wood on the window area all black too. But I'm nervous. I seen wonderful pictures but... Also the wood railings, not really sure about those. This is so hard. :)
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5 years ago- 5 years agoI agree with you both regarding a TV. I don’t watch it but my husband does. The other place is the bedroom and I don’t want a TV in there so living is it. But yes I would be okay with it going but he would not. Here is the exterior to get a feel with the front and also a shot or back patio. We just ordered some outdoor furniture. So that will be set up soon. Thanks so much. I am trying to update the look but afraid with how far I go. So this info is truly helpful.
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I was thinking something like this. The coffee table still needs to be centered and the chaise removed IMO. This draws your eye to the fireplace/pendant first, making it the focal point of the room
You obviously like light and bright, so I'd like to point out I would only suggest an ACCENT wall in a darker color to give some depth and interest to the room and to, again, create a more interesting focal point. - 5 years agoLove the hide the TV art piece idea. And the chunky mantle would be wonderful. The sectional is about 4 feet away from slider. The room isn’t very wide. There is a step down into the living area from dining and main hall so if swapped sectional it would close off access to the room. Off of main hall. I am attaching other photos. There is a weird sink cabinet area in living (house was built in the 80s). I need to figure that out eventually. The end table is too big by the fireplace. I totally agree. We do need a small table there since it has our modem, cable box, security system and cordless phone on it and they can’t be moved due to wiring. As far as the pendant light goes. That was my original thought but instead choice a more practical idea with very large ceiling fan. Although the pendant light would look better design wise. This space had popcorn ceilings and no recessed lights And was bright yellow when we bought it. The kitchen and dining had track lighting. So we made quite a few changes but most of the changes went to our bathrooms.
- 5 years ago
I personally love the look of a creamy white fireplace. I think it really updates a room nicely. I find some natural brick a bit dated, but that is just my opinion.
I would also consider painting that wood trim on the windows. I find that wood trim can severely limit the paint color options of a room, as you would have to pick a paint color that compliments the wood. Also, just really like how bright and crisp white trim looks.
Do what feels right to you. It will be a beautiful space no matter what.
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