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staceynyc

Please help! Need help with furniture next to fireplace.

7 years ago

Hi,

So I’m finally remodeling my fireplace. I’m attaching a picture of what it currently looks like and what I’m thinking of doing. I’m also going to be placing a buffet/sideboard on each side of the fireplace. My question is if I have a natural wood beam for my fireplace mantle, is it too much of the same color to have my sideboards in natural wood? I attached photos of 2 sideboards that I like. My coffee table is also a natural wood color. Thanks!


Current fireplace:



What I'd like the fireplace to look like after remodel:





Sideboards I like:


Current coffee table to show the shade of wood:



Featured Answer
  • 7 years ago

    I think those credenzas would look wonderful with your fireplace. Repetition is a good thing in decorating. I would make sure you have some colorful or bold art to go above the furniture, because while repletion is harmonious, you need contrast to define things nicely too.

    I love your fireplace surround. I just spent hours last night looking for a new fp surround myself.

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