fireplace help!
Hello! I need help with a fireplace remodel. I have attached the current situation and a few inspiration photos.
I’m going for a transitional look… a little farmhouse vibe is okay but I really like timeless looks the most.
The TV does have to go above and I would like some sort of trim to protrude out on the left and right sides so that the side view is cleaner (Ie you don’t see the side of the TV). The gray inspiration picture accomplishes that.
The ceiling is low so I’m thinking something consistent all the way up the wall from bottom to top may be better? But then what do I do for the mantle? I have been thinking of white brick stone on the bottom (maybe in herringbone pattern) and also considering standard red brick veneer.
Help!! Any advice is appreciated….
PS I think the wood flooring up to the wall is out of code but it’ll be staying that way. Well he doing ventless gas logs.
I’m just super confused and need help…. Also, do I need to frame this out or can I tile directly on here? Right over the black metal?!
Thanks!
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Comments (8)It isn't terrible, but does look dated. When I bought my house, the fireplace was terrible. I believe old, dated brick SHOULD be painted. You can use latex paint eggshell finish, diluted 50% with water and sponge on. It leaves the brick texture, without an awful high gloss fake look. I don't advocate whitewash because it doesn't look natural at all with most brick tones. Pick any neutral color. Don't use stark white, as that won't go with your furniture or the style of your home. You might consider BM Lancaster Whitewash. Looks really good with brick, and is a warm off-white. I used BM Classic Gray (a very light beigy gray) which was the same as my wall color and minimized the monstrosity. It doesn't take long to use a sponge brush. Very minimal effort. You can leave the arched section as is Often the brick there has soot, and without a ton of elbow grease is difficult to clean. Paint may not stick. But the rest is easy. Do vacuum first! Everyone who sees my fireplace now loves it (none of them are shy about telling the truth). I think your TV would look far better on a bigger media stand, or build shelves to match the alcove size. Semi-customized shelving and cabinets would modernize the look and look less jury-rigged. The mantle and upper wood sections might look a lot better painted to match the fireplace. I left my mantle which looks lilke yours. Once the brick was updated, the mantle actually looked way better. Good luck with your project....See MoreFireplace Help! Is our fireplace too small?
Comments (8)I don't think its too small if no tv. (however, if your tv is larger than 42", and you're mounting the tv on the fireplace, then yes, you want to go larger. look at all these pics w/tv's) (I hope you're not using that stone!) let me show you some examples. These inserts and tiled heights are very similar/identical to yours. here's how yours would look w/large tile I don't really like this look, and I don't like the shorty mantle. I like this. it has a black stone/tile surround and a nice oak mantle. you could do a shiplap or plastered wall above that mantle. photoshop. I'd do some built in benches on both sides Or, use a zellige tile and go all the way up. mantle optional, so is the hearth similar style w/out the hearth. your inset is about this size. I also like this one w/the board and batten above the oak mantle. you could use a gray quartz like this for the surround you asked about a marble surround. it would look something like this. Or this one, which is acutally very pretty and just about identical to your set up. I'm sure this is a 42" insert. there is a quartzite material around it, and the planks are walnut. (you can see the TV outlet. ) from the side so you can see how it's done. this one will have a mantle (see the supports in place?) I would totally do this. or the Zellige tile Here's a large format black porcelain tile that looks like slate. To me, the tv is a tad too large, and the mantle is too short. But I love the overall look w/the cabinets and shelves. this is a good example of the tv being larger than the box. how do you think it looks? what are your plans for under the windows? you could do a bench or something like this: here's another insert like yours (a bit wider) w/the Zellige tile and oak mantle. love this look too Little diff look. I'd rather have the tile around the box, but you could certainly do something like this under your windows and above the mantle. speaking of benches,,floating wood benches on either side please don't do the ledger stone!...See MoreTv over fireplace help!
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PROBeverlyFLADeziner
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoLovely room and you have done a great job on it!!!
This first shiplap installation could have a good outcome in your room.
The details on this installation are not as clean as the one above but it has a mantel.
Maureen
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoWhatever material or style you decide on, I thinks it’s really important to integrate the area on the left so that the entire wall feels consistent and well balanced. Instead of heading transitional or farmhouse, I think your room would really suit modern, clean lines and no mantle (and tv could then be lower).
bfatx
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BeverlyFLADeziner
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2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoMaureen
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoDidn’t realize it was recently added. It does limit how you address fireplace and I‘m sure you don't want to remove the uppers for open shelving.
I‘d head to white (a reclaimed mantle to break it up) and for that section to feel connected, incorporate the finish (ie: shiplap) above and between uppers and lowers. Imagine below but with a cabinet and I’d accessorize with pottery, baskets, books, etc which will also help.
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PROMDLN
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoNo mantel allows TV to be positioned lower (for easier viewing) and space looks less busy/cluttered.
bfatx
2 years agoThanks everyone for your comments! Here is where we are now! Unfortunately….. the brick was laid crooked… so, any advice on this? I’m thinking if we schmear it, it would cover that up …. Or have the tiling folks redo all of it ☹️
This is the frame TV so it’ll look more like art, and we also want a mantle
M Riz
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