Large Brick Fireplace Wall

8 years ago

Any advice on what to do with this large brick fireplace wall? I’ve tried different pieces of art and mantelpiece decor but am looking for advice, tips, etc. I’d love to get your thoughts. Thanks in advance!

Featured Answer

groveraxle

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

It's a great fireplace, but there's way too much to look at. Clear everything off, put a simple, but bold arrangement on the mantel, pull the chair out into the room after you reupholster it in something that doesn't blend into the fireplace.

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (6)

housegal200
8 years ago
Here are some ideas:

--The mantel should come down entirely.

--Put your blue abstract paintings side by side above the firebox with no other art work. Or get one large piece of art for over the fireplace:

Gustav Klimt Birch Forest Framed Premium Canvas Print, 20"x20" · More Info

"White Forest I Gallery" by Lisa Audit, 40x26x1.5" · More Info

--Paint the firebox trim charcoal brown.

--Fill the firebox with a ton of chunky logs for a rustic, cozy look.

--Bring your corner chair closer to sofa with lamp to the side of it for a reading corner and to make it part of a conversation group.
Jamie Sue
8 years ago
I would remove all the brick! add craftsman columns to each side to establish built-in on each side and stack stone for around the fireplace. big chunky barn wood mantel
Related Professionals
Tallahassee Interior Designers & Decorators · Rome Interior Designers & Decorators · Westminster Interior Designers & Decorators · Spartanburg Interior Designers & Decorators · Portsmouth Interior Designers & Decorators · Erie Interior Designers & Decorators · Kalispell Interior Designers & Decorators · Seattle Interior Designers & Decorators · Salem Architects & Building Designers · Mountain Home Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Des Moines Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Omaha Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Mission Viejo Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Salem Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Seattle Kitchen & Bathroom Designers
houssaon
8 years ago
I agree with housegal200's suggestion to take down the mantle and centering the two pieces of art over the firebox. The only problem is that the fireplace has brick supporting the mantle.

Maybe you could get three smaller pieces that fit over the mantle. I think they need to have color.

You could white wash the brick.
Nick Platt
8 years ago
Replace the mantel with a longer thicker live edge mantel. Would trim out the brick /drywall joints with what ever type of wood you use for the mantel. Then add some faux pillars coming down from the bricks which support the mantel.
Barbara Loring
8 years ago
I would definitely paint the bricks white. But make sure you use the appropriate primer and paint! Agree that a more rustic mantle would be nice. Good luck!