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Accent wall

11 years ago

Another dilemma. Need some advice on what to do with the fireplace and how to accent the wall. The paint colour is a brown but I've never been happy with it since we painted the mantle. Should add stone to the wall above or accent the mantle with some glass tiles? It's an odd angle so not sure what to do.

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Deborah Vanderzel Designs

11 years ago

I like the idea of glass tile or better yet take a look at Ann Saks tile. You will be inspired! and a design story will unfold. use the tiles around the firebox only, try your olive wall color above the fireplace, and perhaps some contemporay colorful drape panels and a larger piece of art above the mantle. Good luck

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Ann Miller
11 years ago
Paint the wall above the mantel: Pink!
Karen Irene
11 years ago
Glass tiles on the FP surround would be lovely
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kevingofron
11 years ago
How about granite on the fp surround and on the floor between the pillars?
decoenthusiaste
11 years ago
Yes, to glass tiles, then tackle the window treatment.
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HX Home Solutions and North Star Stone
11 years ago
Stone above the mantle would help balance the different angle, as well as add some depth to the room- especially if you take the stone all the way to the ceiling. You could even consider accenting (under) the fireplace mantel with the same or a complimentary colored stone.
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