Porcelain Tile & Slat Wall Fireplace Makeover
Hi, I’m looking to enhance the look of my fireplace and would love some design input. I plan to paint all the walls in Repose Gray by Sherwin Williams, with the ceiling in white for a clean contrast.
We’ve decided not to mount a TV above the fireplace, as the space limits the size we’d like. Instead, I want to make the fireplace a focal point. I’m considering adding porcelain tiles behind the fireplace and incorporating a vertical slat (straight line) wood paneling design in the recessed niche on the right.
However, I’m unsure about the side walls of the niche — should the porcelain tiles wrap around them for a more cohesive look, or should I leave them painted? I used ChatGPT to generate a visual mock-up of my idea, which I’m attaching for reference. Chatgpt has removed the hearth below the vertical slat which is incorrect.
Also, I’d love thoughts on the hearth color — should it remain neutral or be updated to something bolder? And would black porcelain tiles above the fireplace provide a nice contrast or feel too heavy?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
Comments (8)
22 days agolast modified: 22 days agothe inspo photo looks like a great fit.
I think the hearth should match, remove all the contrasting trim detail and for sure change the mantel. are you able to remove the base where it meets up in the other areas of the room, or at least paint it the same color as the wall color.
Why not paint the ceiling the same color as the walls? actually the whole room, not just the fireplace wall. SW Repose Gray is kind of dark and gloomy for the space, or are you trying to match the existing tiles?
the same light tile as the inspo? not the gray that you have now.
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Comments (15)aktillery that fireplace is pretty, thanks for the mockup! That would be a lot of stone, and perhaps a difficult install in the corner to get it flush up with the walls - I'm guessing that would be on the very expensive side, but thank you for the idea because I did ask for all options! Errant, I really like that slate, it would look great with the accent wall color either same as the rest of the room or maybe a grey-blue. Would that be a flooring tile most likely? That's how I pictured doing the hearth - remove the raised thing (which I'm assuming is just plywood with tile over) and putting tile directly on the concrete slab, perhaps raised a little compared to the floating vinyl plank. For the insert itself I have the option of "traditional" with fake logs, or "contemporary" which has a glass bed. The latter tends to look like a gas insert when well done. I think that might be a better look than the fake logs which look pretty realistic when on but less so when the fireplace is off....See MoreFireplace makeover ideas take 2
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Save yourself some $$ and effort and purchase a premix CEILING PAINT. Every paint manufacturer has them. They are formulated specifically for ceilings to minimize an flaws and bounce the light.
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