Have been hibernating over the cold, wet winter months, but now with longer days and a few other projects nearing completion, I want to finally finish this room. I still have to have our contractor change the television wiring so that it is hidden and want to change the oversized fireplace screen to custom doors for ease of tending fires.

Found a local company that will come out and template, fabricate and install. Trying to decide on finish. Options are black or charcoal high temp paint (which is the least expensive option), or antiqued brass or oil rubbed bronze.

Here is a photo of the style that I am considering. It has glass doors that seal to prevent heat loss up the chimney, as well as interior screen doors to prevent unruly logs from breaking the glass.

Would appreciate feedback on what finish will look best. Thanks in advance!

Hi Deborah, love the room :) I personally like the black better, the charcoal lacks oomph and you really don't have any charcoal in the room (at least not that shade of charcoal). I think the black in the arch shape will contrast nicely and draw your eye up to your tango dancers above.

Thanks Gypsy! Didn't even consider the black frame on the tango painting. Appreciate the feedback. You've been on my mind and I hope you are doing well!

I'm torn. I like the subtlety of the dull charcoal finish shown in the photo, and then I look back at the FP photo from Aug 26 and see how nice the black in the old screen looks. Can you photoshop the new screen onto the photo of the entire fireplace with the tango dancers, showing the screen in both finishes?

Wow! Carolyn torn??? I'm in shock! You are usually so decisive. You do, however have me confused with someone who has the ability to photo shop. I tried a free trial but did not have the time to dedicate to learning it, so didn't bother buying the software. Where is Donna when we need her? I can post a close up photo of the fireplace with the painting and the fireplace doors in a couple of finishes...

Here are a couple of other styles from another manufacturer. Shown in bronzed and black finishes.

Oops, thought you could do that! So here's my decisive decision: Go black. I quite like the rivets on the top of the two you just showed.

Here is a close up of the whole fireplace with painting, as well as the black riveted doors.

It all looks wonderful together, Deborah!

Thanks Carolyn. I was a little afraid I would get scolded for adding more leather, but they were such a bargain and such a close match that I couldn't resist. They practically disappear in the room, but are so handy.

If the ottomans were not leather, I think they would have looked out of place. You have a very cozy inviting room, makes me want to curl up and read with the fire going on a rainy day.

Thanks Gypsy. Lots of that goes on in here. I love the way the room turned out thanks to all of the input from Houzzers. Wish I could have everyone that helped with this room and others over for an open house cocktail party!

Fireplace template was done today. 4-6 weeks for fabrication and install. Here is a photo of a similar style from Jerry's & Co projects on Houzz, but mine will be hammered steel with rivets in a satin black finish with chestnut leather wrapped handles. Internal screen doors and two tempered glass doors. Now if I could just get my contractor to come back and finish up the other unfinished projects...

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You're right, as always. Good time to focus on England, Scotland and Wales. Still a bit more trip planning to do. This houzz has come a long way thanks to you and other wonderful people here. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Lookin' great Deborah! The new fireplace screen will be the perfect finishing touch. Great find on those ottomans and I love the owl pillow.

Thanks Darzy! Will be nice to have the living room finished. A few more details to take care of in the guest room, laundry room and my office. I think I took on a bit much over the last few months with trying to do too many spaces at once. Lost focus and nothing got finished, but all is close, so hope to get it all done so that I can focus on my yard and gardens when the weather warms up a little.

If this was a bachelor's home this overly masculine room would set well with me. I don't feel YOU in this room. Something softer needs to be added: plants, flowers, lights, more color: you seem to lean towards warm colors; maybe a bold red. My emphatic nature is not sensing you at all in this room. Handsome room overall.