Here are the details for our moody fireplace makeover.
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Our Moody Fireplace Makeover
Quickly after getting the keys to our new home, we started painting the walls of the entire downstairs living area. I wanted a warm white rather than the gray color we were limited to in the design meeting for our new construction home.
However this created a problem. Painting the walls white washed out the trim and mouldings. Which wasn’t a big deal, until it came to our white living room fireplace. A fireplace should be a focal feature in a room (and ours was far from it).
So I decided to leverage this situation to create a moody, contrasting design moment. And I love how it turned out!
Before
Originally, I wanted to paint our fireplace a deep olive color. I have been loving greens lately. But after trying out several color swatches, I started to shift my thinking to black instead.
Be sure to apply two coats if you’re testing samples. That second coat always makes the color a little punchier which could sway your decision.
After
During this process we went ahead and upgraded our TV. We wanted something a little bigger to match the scale of the fireplace. I love the Samsung Frame TV that we decided on. Our TV isn’t on all that often, so I really enjoy the aesthetic of the art feature when the TV is off.
There wasn’t much space leftover to decorate the mantle and I didn’t want it to feel cluttered. The candle sconces were just the right touch to make the space feel complete.
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Black paint on a traditional fireplace surround has such a classic look. I think it delivered the drama that this room was missing.
Paint color: Sherwin-Williams Greenblack (flat, matte finish)
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candle sconces // birch logs // picture frame TV
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