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12 years ago
We are in need of some idea's to redo are fireplace wall and main living space. We started by replacing the flooring on the entire lower level with hardwood it is warm tones and alot of variation. We have purchased a brown leather sofa and the entire level is painted Killian Beige. It is a open concept design so furniture and art placement are also a challange. The livingroom is 14'x18' with the west wall being almost a full window wall then the focal wall has firplace and tv combo. We were thinking of purchasing two media cabinets for both sides of the fireplace then doing some floating shelves above. We are very puzzled on what to do with the firplace, we looked at hundreds of photos and can't decide what would look right in this house. I have attached some pictures of what we have done so far and also the cabinets that we were considering. We also have remodeled our kitchen. We installed new cherry cabinets with a shaker style door they are also midtone brown with ss appliances. We are going with a granite countertop called sienna beige, (see photo)..... Not sure what to do for a backsplash. Any help appreciated.

Comments (17)

  • PRO
    12 years ago
    How about tiling the fire place all the way to the ceiling.
    Jane Lockhart Interior Design, Kylemore Model Home "Dublin" · More Info

    If you have pictures of the media cabinet please post it? Also can you post a picture of the space behind the sofa?
  • 12 years ago
    Put couch at window or across room to other wall.
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    We recently added stacked stone to our fireplace to give it some texture. It was called Veneerstone Imperial Stack and we used Calima as the color tone. Got it at Home Depot. Here's a picture of ours...altho you've probably seen many just like it on Houzz. :) Good luck and post AFTER pics. Love your kitchen cabinets and especially the shaker style doors. Looks great.
  • 12 years ago
    Thank you for the quick response here are the pictures of the media cabinet and behind the sofa is the kitchen dining area.
  • 12 years ago
    I love it & add mantle, art or mirror, no tv, it ruins the focal spot. Harm to tv, neck. Put tv to one of the sides.
  • 12 years ago
    I know everyone say's no t.v. Above the fireplace...but if you like it there leave it there! I have never seen anyone in the hospital for viewing a t.v. Above the fireplace...
  • 12 years ago
    I know everyone say's no t.v. Above the fireplace...but if you like it there leave it there! I have never seen anyone in the hospital for viewing a t.v. Above the fireplace...
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Here is another inspiration picture, I really like the cabinets flanking the fireplace, the one on the left stores the TV. I would also move your sofa a little closer to the fire place, I'm not sure about the camera angle but it looks like it's too close to the wall behind it.
    Riverfront · More Info
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    You could do built-in cabinets and shelving, in the niche on either side of the fireplace. This would allow for maximum use of the space, and you can customize your cabinet's height. A rough stone finish as a backslash for the fireplace wall will complement the wood flooring. You could use a beige stone [travertine or similar] as shown in many of the pictures above. Behind the shelves and media cabinets, you could do a wallpaper or paint color [like a soft shade of green or a deeper beige than the adjoining walls]. If you are using the floating shelves to display objects of art/ decorative accents [not like a mini library shown in the image], then you could use a wall-to-wall, mirror behind them, which would add depth to the space and make the room look larger, bring more light in from the outside and also add an interesting dimension to the wall.
  • 12 years ago
    I agree with Brandi...put your tv wherever it works best for you. We are very limited on floorspace in our small townhome and the only place for the tv to go was above the fireplace.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    put media center beside the fireplace and arrange some decorative pieces. arrange loveseat or seating bench in front of the fireplace. you can also put ottoman chair or futon. get some ideas http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/theclassy_home
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    As many have said already, having the TV above the fireplace is not necessarily a bad thing. If the couch is far enough away, you really won't be straining your neck to look up at it. For myself, I feel that having the TV to the side of the fireplace tends to draw the focal point away from the fireplace as the furniture then tends to be oriented towards the TV.

    A great way to keep the room simple and clean looking while having the TV above the fireplace is to have a way to conceal the TV. It may be difficult with your setup as the TV does not leave much room to the sides, but below are some photos using hardware similar to ours that accomplishes what I am referring to.
  • 12 years ago
    I have a small living room as well and have my tv over the fireplace. I also have a rustic barn beam mantel with natural stone tile for the backdrop floor to ceiling! I don't have the space but I LOVE the barn door facade! Wish I could have one!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    jturner - If you ever need help with the barn door facade, we'd be glad to help you out!
  • 12 years ago
    post frame... I have large picture windows on either side of a Flush Mount fireplace so it would be impossible!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    Not to take over the post from Trisharob, but..

    You may be right, however, we may be able to come up with a creative solution if you wanted to send us a photo. In order to keep this posting in line with the original question it would be best if you emailed us at sales@postframeaccessories.com or started a new thread.
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