Off-center fireplace decor ideas needed
We just bought this house and I am really struggling with knowing what to do with this fireplace. Any thoughts on what to put above it/around it? It is just so awkward. By the way, this is not our furniture. The space is mostly still empty as I try to figure out how to design it.
The opening to the kitchen just has a small ledge on the pass through, but I am wondering if it would be good to build out a small breakfast bar there. I also am wondering about putting a small table and chairs set in the area in front of the fireplace or if I should just do a small seating group there. The previous owners put their table on the porch, but given that the space is not temperature controlled I think it will often be too hot or too cold to comfortably enjoy.
The entire living room has several awkward elements due to the walkway to the porch, the large heating unit under the window, and the fireplace. Any advice is appreciated!
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ShadyWillowFarm
2 years ago
everdebz
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoRelated Discussions
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2 years agoLaura Fox
2 years agoYes, it is a pass through to the kitchen. there is just a small ledge on the pass through but I am wondering if it would be good to build out a small breakfast bar there. I also am wondering about putting a small table and chairs set in the area in front of the fireplace or if I should just do a small seating group there. The entire room has several awkward elements due to the walkway to the porch, the large heating unit under the window, and the fireplace. I am trying to post another picture but am having trouble doing so.
decoenthusiaste
2 years agoIs that a windowless kitchen? Don't let their furniture arrangement stump you. Think outside the box. Could your table go at the window with the heating unit? How does that unit work? Lots of people build something like a "topper" for radiators; would that work here to convert the heater to more of a buffet? Then place TV on the opposite wall with a four chair grouping out in front of the porch doors. Swivels would work well. Widen the bar at the kitchen for comfy stools. Ignore the fireplace this first year and see if you really need/want it. Maybe removal is a better option for you. Maybe later on, something like this would work for you on that other wall and the current fireplace could be eliminated.
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