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Take out a fireplace? Or reface it?

Wendy Vigeant | Artist
hace 8 años
My room off the kitchen leaves me stumped. I want a fresh contemporary look. I'm at a loss right now. Any suggestions would be so helpful.
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  • drdeb1234
    hace 8 años
    Última modificación: hace 8 años

    And if you're very keen to spend lots of money here, I think the best place to put those dollars would be changing that floor. I think that would make much more impact than altering the fireplace.

    Comentarios (17)

    • reneemurphy105
      hace 8 años

      Reface the fireplace with a stacked stone. Add a rug. Can you get rid of the ceiling fan? If not, switch it out for a different type, something sleek and modern.

      Wendy Vigeant | Artist agradeció a reneemurphy105
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      Ellen Kryger Interiors
      hace 8 años
      I love the fireplace! I would purchase a white or cream shag area rug, add pillows and a large piece of artwork. Look for a huge piece of art work!
      Wendy Vigeant | Artist agradeció a Ellen Kryger Interiors
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      Studio M Interior Design
      hace 8 años

      Definitely reface it. Maybe stacked stone? Or even a faux marble (Caesarstone and Cambria both make excellent quartz versions!)

      Wendy Vigeant | Artist agradeció a Studio M Interior Design
    • drdeb1234
      hace 8 años
      I also think the fireplace looks pretty great! The only problem I see is that the stuff around it is reading as clutter. Work on that a bit, and work on decorating the rest of your room (a shag rug sounds good). After that I think you can take your time deciding if you want to make any expensive changes to the fireplace.
      Wendy Vigeant | Artist agradeció a drdeb1234
    • Jillian - Interior design student
      hace 8 años

      Keep the fireplace. Reface it. An assymmetical mantel with an additional offset floating shelf above it would add interest. An area rug would make a big difference as well.

      Wendy Vigeant | Artist agradeció a Jillian - Interior design student
    • wsea
      hace 8 años
      Última modificación: hace 8 años

      Love the space. I'd recommends centering the coffee table on the fireplace. Pull the couch up to 18inchesvaway from the table. Place a chair at an angle between the fireplace and tv console. Add a rug large enough to place the couch and chair legs on. If possible art over the firebox and some pillows to tie it in. Aldo the art over the couch doesn't fit that space well , size wise. Can you add something more horizontal?

      Wendy Vigeant | Artist agradeció a wsea
    • ritting28
      hace 8 años
      I think your fireplace looks good. You just need to do more accessorizing. The stacked stone idea, while very attractive, seems to me that it may be a trend.
      I would put a large framed mirror, painting, or poster above the fireplace. Also, consider adding a thick, straight wood slab for a mantle that will tie into the wood of your coffee table.
      I also think that rotating your coffee table 90 degrees so the long way is parallel to the fireplace wall would look good. Have your sofa face your fireplace and put a comfy chair on each end of the coffee table. Bring in some color and texture with the chairs.
      A large area rug with some colors you want to bring into the room would be great. Have it be large enough to put at least the front legs of all the furniture pieces sitting on it. Then get a throw and some pillows to go with it.
      Wendy Vigeant | Artist agradeció a ritting28
    • ritting28
      hace 8 años
      Looking agin, I see you have an entertainment center on one wall, so leave the sofa and coffee table where they are. Sorry. I still think you need to accessorize the room.
      Wendy Vigeant | Artist agradeció a ritting28
    • ritting28
      hace 8 años
      Would you consider window treatments? Maybe a curtain panel on each window hanging on the sides away from the fireplace, or Roman shades. You have a lot of really nice pieces in the room already.
      Wendy Vigeant | Artist agradeció a ritting28
    • Pajarito
      hace 8 años
      Última modificación: hace 8 años

      For a fresh modern look, I would buy a large abstract horizontal painting for over the couch in your favorite colors. Your couch is neutral, add some color with pillows and designs. I would recommend an off white style shag rug for the floor. I would remove all the decorative objects from off the fireplace and keep it clean and sleek. The TV cabinet does not work for a modern look. If you can buy something which is more horizontal in style rather than upright and bulky, you can tie it in with your coffee table. Try to find a TV console to compliment your coffee table style. Simple white roman shades for the windows on each side of the fireplace or reverse roller shades. Since this is an open floor plan, I would replace the kitchen bar stools in something more modern to tie in the rooms together, maybe French metal bar stools with a gunmetal finish. Replace the ceiling fan with a new nickle finish to tie in with the arc floor lamp. I think you can make the room look more modern without spending a lot of money to reface the fireplace. The size and shape off the fireplace works with your design idea. It's simple and clean.

      Wendy Vigeant | Artist agradeció a Pajarito
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      Thomas A
      hace 8 años

      I wouldn't touch the fireplace. It could work for a contemporary look. The tile floor may be something to update - or as some have suggested - try a contemporary area. Rug

      Wendy Vigeant | Artist agradeció a Thomas A
    • charleee
      hace 8 años

      I think you have duplicate posts going on here, I commented on the other one.

      Wendy Vigeant | Artist agradeció a charleee
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      Wendy Vigeant | Artist
      Autor original
      hace 8 años

      Thank you so much for these suggestions- I really appreciate all of them. I look forward to implementing them and repost the "after" for you all to see. I then can move onto the next project of my kitchen.

    • pdk920
      hace 8 años

      It isn't my style, but I think your fireplace is very handsome. I'd change other things (you have many suggestions) before altering it.

      Wendy Vigeant | Artist agradeció a pdk920
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      MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.
      hace 8 años

      Definitely reface it. Fireplaces are huge with resale of your home. Taking it out, in our opinion, would be a great loss. There is a lot of potential with the room! Good luck!

      Wendy Vigeant | Artist agradeció a MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.
    • ycity
      hace 8 años
      Duplicate post. But definitely don't take it out! Put your effort elsewhere (furniture, rugs, etc).
      Wendy Vigeant | Artist agradeció a ycity
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