Uppercase Living Ind. Demonstrator Jean Danieu I would guess that the fireplace mantle was custom made. My husband is a cabinetmaker in the Buffalo, NY area and did something similar for a customer. If you have an existing mantle you can add moldings/trim to get the same effect. I love this room and all of the cabinetry…very class!. On a different subject I noticed you liked my post regarding the decal "The best things in life aren't things" on the staircase wall. Decals from Uppercase Living are BUY 2 GET 1 FREE during the month of November on my website: http://jeand.uppercaseliving.net There are hundreds of expressions to choose from and they make wonderful gifts. If you're interested please don't hesitate to contact me.
What are the dimensions of the "mini-coffers" on the ceiling? - "Mini-coffers" seem like a great solution for and 8' ceiling. What are the width and depth dimensions of the flat sections shown? Hard to tell from the photo. »
The use of asymmetry also produces a balanced feel. Asymmetry is achieved when when dissimilar items are used to create equal balance of visual weight. The accent table and lamp on the right balance the presence of the floor lamp on the left.