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Paint color for fireplace surround/mantel

last year

Hello,

I would like to paint the LR fireplace surround and mantle a color that would give it more interest and visual weight in the room. It has been an off white (same as all trim) all its life.
I thought I knew what color would work, but after 10 or so paint samples, clearly I don’t and need some helpful input!
I’ve tried various shades of light beige and tans, and none seem to work. My initial thought was to keep it light in color. The marble has warm, almost peachy, undertones, and the wall color is a light warm Greige. Neither the marble or wall color are changing.
I’ve added pics of the room and the adjacent dining area to provide some context.
Many thanks for your help!

Comments (12)

  • last year

    You didn't say what color is on the wall. What is the trim color?

    You said you aren't changing any other colors in the room...

    Do you want to highlight the peach tones in the surround? Does the rug have peach tones in it? Looks like you have blues as accent colors.


  • last year

    The wall is a light Greige and the trim color is an off-white/cream. I do not want to highlight the peach tones in the marble. Marble has a creamy background. The rug is about 80 years old and colors are somewhat muted. The background is almost a yellowy cream in it. I’ve gravitated toward furniture fabrics in taupe/linen tones and blues- those are the preferred colors.
    The large modern artwork will change. Thanks!

  • last year

    when I asked what colors, I meant brand® and color name.

  • PRO
    last year

    Paint it to match your trim/column or leave it alone. Frankly, it looks great as is.


    if you're anxious to paint something, paint this cabinet. It is so the wrong color.



  • last year

    I’m sorry. Unfortunately it’s been awhile since we painted and I don’t have the exact paint color. It was Ben Moore, and in searching through a deck I have on hand, the closest chip is BM Natures Essentials #1521. As far as the trim color, also a mystery but definitely a BM color, possibly Lancaster White. I plan to update the trim to BM Swiss Coffee. I hope this helps!

  • last year

    @Beverly- I had someone from Houzz suggest that color, it was so out of my comfort zone. What would you suggest as a color change?

  • PRO
    last year
    last modified: last year

    Cheri8, Not all the advice on Houzz is good. Most of it is not, even from posters who claim to be Pros.

    Did the person who recommended the color intend on matching the tall lounge chair? That might have been a strategy to consider, but from the photos, which are not always accurate, the louonge chair leans blue and the painted cabinet leans violet.



  • last year

    Your color assessment is correct. I don’t think the advice for violet (chalk paint btw) was to match anything, but instead to be something unexpected in the space.

  • last year

    Does anyone else have some suggestions? Thanks in advance!

  • last year
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    I don't think the surround ought to be an eye catching statement in the room. White like your trim or a wood and the options. Anything else will come off odd I fear. At first I though eee gads it's high gloss, but it's only the different paints I guess. And when people tell you to "go beyond your comfort zone" use CAUTION!!!! I get that's a common phrase but know that it is meant to manipulate!!! And that isn't often a good thing!!!

  • last year

    Your rooms exude comfort and style . Keep the fireplace the trim colour, and yes to removing the modern painting and changing thdthe colour of the blue cabinet.

  • last year

    Thanks for the feedback! Trim color makes sense.