Living Room Fireplace Wall - design dilemma. Need advice.

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

Gas Fireplace has been installed in the living room. Room has cathedral ceiling - fireplace wall is approx. 15 ft. to the centre point and 7 ft. 3 ins. across. Fireplace is 3 ft 6 ins high and 4 ft wide.

Looking at a Quartzite stone for the whole wall. Light colour - had a variety of white, cream, grey and beige. Hardwood floors are dark brown.

Not sure if this is too much or should we add a mantle, add a picture, or just keep as all stone.

Fireplace faces the entrance to the room and is the focal point.

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hettyo
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8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Having a problem adding photos.....here they are.
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Lampert Dias Architects, Inc.
8 years ago
I recommend a mantle with stone on the lower wall only.
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8 years ago
I would do a mantle and add either framed art or a mirror. Just do stone around the fireplace.
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8 years ago
Here is an interesting way to design the fireplace as the center of axis/ focal point.

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Norma Romano
6 years ago
Hi. Can you tell me where you are getting the stone and its name. We are going through a similar process. Thanks. Any pics?

Living Room Fireplace Wall - design dilemma. Need advice.

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hettyo
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hettyo
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