Any advise for something over the mantel?
Tried one mirror, but I returned it. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated! Thank you.
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Comments (10)I know there are strong differences of opinion on this site about mirrors, but I like them above fireplaces to bounce light and because they can kind oh be a neutral, especially next to built-ins that have stuff on them. You have a lot of square shapes going on. I’d try an oval mirror or one that is maybe plat oh the bottom but rounded/curvey on top. Whatever you choose, stand back and take a look at restyling the built-ins after you get it up there....See MoreRelated Professionals
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10 months agoI’d go with art, too.
I don’t know your art/style preferences, so just grabbed The Piebald Horse by Paulus Potter as an example of possible scale.
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A large vertical bold art print of abstract landscape or nature in golds and browns that fills the space would look good. These are all from Society6.com. Their art prints, designed by individual artists, come in all sizes. These palettes echo brown in fireplace, furnishings, and golden wood floors. In a closed in TV room, it's nice to choose art work that gives a sense of the outdoors.
Notice how the art connects with these stone fireplace surrounds:
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Also, put some logs in your fireplace and by your fireplace so the firebox doesn't look like another TV but something more natural to look at. Put some birch logs in a basket and inside the firebox.
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PRO10 months agoBetter to place something that is more free-form inside a trapezoid space so all the corners don't fight.
Also you have downlights that rotate and are adjustable, They should be facing the wall not shining into the eyes of those seated in the room. Turn them correctly.
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10 months agoI like dgeonelli’s advice for the art to be ”not too busy”. I also think the room could look a bit cozier if you backed the shelves with this warm brown grasscloth peel and stick wallpaper. The styled shelved are from Sudio McGee. I thought the look would look beautiful in your room.
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