drywall over it

S Andres said:

"this stone has some colors that I just cant get on board with"

From the photo it looks like all the colors of the stone are found in your area rug. Which colors don't you like?

I think part of the problem is the busy rug pattern with the stone pattern. Alone they are both good, but don't play well together.

I think the furnishings in this room need to be more monochromatic to complement the stone.

Hard to say what I would actually do with the stone without seeing it in person!

I don't think I'd be thrilled to have all that stone either. I wouldn't want to have to decorate to accommodate something that I dislike. Probably the easiest and tidiest solution would be to drywall it. Cover it up and keep that beautiful Oriental rug!

The rug is something I’ve had for a long time, in my office. It’s not really my style currently.

It’s kind of a catch all room right now... It’s always been a hodgepodge of old stuff thrown together in that room.

I did have a light plain rug in the room and it still didn’t help the stone. The maroon and pink in the stone is what I dislike. I had Chicago brick in the room off my kitchen and I painted it a light cream color and it’s the best decision I have made. But stone seems wrong to paint in my mind. But ugh. It’s so much.

How do you decorate such a long expanse of stone? I’ve had chairs, couches, cabinets, etc on each side of the fireplace. It seems like an awkward space. Decorators have told me to paint it white and call it a day. Mid century modern friends have told me I’m doing the right thing not to paint it. huh. drywall it and build out a fireplace?

The rest of the room currently...

Here are other pictures...

Well I think it looks great and adds some retro charm. Grow plants in the planters

Thank you for your comments. I have never thought about drywalling over it. Something to ponder. Is there anything I could do to still keep the texture of the stone but soften the colors in a somewhat transparent way? Would building out the fireplace help?

I love the idea of planting something in the planter. Something i won’t kill.

I don't know what color you object to but if it were mine I would look into white wash the peachy pink stones. You could consider the white wash on the objection colors of your choice.

I think if you painted it in a nice warm tone from your rug, I'd do a matte creamy tone, that it will look quite lovely.

The texture and pattern is fabulous. It would look amazing with Romabio to even out the color to one consistent color of white/off-white. They have different products be sure to use the right one for your interior stone.

https://romabio.com/all-products/biodomus-i/

We like what we like and although I wouldn't change it, if you are unhappy with something that is such a big feature of your house, you need to do something. I agree with the drywall suggestions because it can be undone and leave the stone unharmed. However you'd be losing a big chunk of the personality of the space so Lori's suggestion of the Romabio wash would be my choice. I wouldn't want it to completely even out the color but rather soften the highest contrast while still leaving differences in the stones.

I would consider taking out the planters, drywall that part. That would make the room less cave-like. Maybe that would be enough of a break from the stone that you could learn to live with the rest of it.

Pothos in the planters. I will look into that thank you so much. I can imagine my 4 year old digging in the dirt.

Romabio paint. That looks very interesting. I love the idea of just painting the colors that I cannot tolerate. I’ve even pondered re-grouting it to a more creamy color.

As far as the planters, I installed brand new wood floors throughout the house and in hindsight have regretted not taking out the planters. This house is as 1960s as they come. I have a Cuban missile bomb shelter that is the size of a bedroom complete with a tunnel to climb out in the backyard! I had a grill in the family room built into my fireplace that I had a brick layer fill in with Chicago brick. The same room had stained Pecky cypress wood paneling. I decided to keep the paneling but had to paint it because it was a strange brown green tint.

I'd hate to permanently change a vintage feature that a future owner might really appreciate. I like the drywall-over-it idea. That gives you a wall to paint and hang stuff on.

And if you drywall it that doesn't mean you have to drywall the whole thing. Perhaps leave some of it open to act as a feature.

I think the stone is really nice so wouldn't paint it.

Rip it all out . . . and send it to me. I love stone like that, but then I'm a mid-century product myself.

You could leave the planters, cap them, and use them as display space.

Take out the planters and fix floor...I think stone will look okay with less of it.

I have the same stone in my kitchen....I love it. Im trying to find more to create a backsplash.

Any suggestions on where to locate it?

I read all comments & none were about the mantel. Is it possible to add a much bigger wooden mantel? You said you were getting rid of the gold around fireplace - is it possible to change FP to a new one that is also larger? I do like the wall & I don’t mind the planters. I might’ve changed them when doing the floor but if you don’t want to add plants to them I think capping them is best - maybe with something to match the new mantle?

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Romabio limewash,,,,,

Wondering if you found a solution for your stone? I have the same 60s stone but mine is more pinkish. Wondering if you used limestone?

I agree to sheet rock just the planter then paint it the wall color. This way you can leave the rest of it as the design feature it isn’t meant to be.

I wouldn’t start whitewashing etc.

Personally, I like the stone but there is just too much of it. I’d get rid of the half walls. A more interesting mantelpiece might draw the eye away from the stone. Another idea is to do a German Schmear. It might give it a more contemporary look, even though it’s not a new processGerman schmear

3 years ago we moved into a 1960’s ranch home with a huge limestone accent wall. My reaction at first was “It’s ugly, I hate it & we’re tearing it out!” Lol. My husband convinced me to live with it for a year and then we could decide. OMGoodness I am so glad we waited. I have grown to love it! I haven’t done it yet but I am planning on grouting with a lighter color.

I am Curious what did you end up doing?

What did you decide to do?