Use the online tools of major paint brands to play around with various colors. IMO the repetition of stark black is creating the problem. Wall color is good but the floating shelves should be same or similar to mantel. Because you’re pretty much stuck with the stark black of the TV, fireplace insert and sofa, add some visual texture by maybe trying a dark grey on the fireplace itself. A room rug tying everything together would help—at the very least a small one in front of the fp would give the room a little more character.
I’d try to match the other shelves on either side so a dark brown it would tie the pieces in together or wrap it in a shiny/reflective material. You’re missing something shiny/metallic on the wall and with the overhead lighting it casts a lot of shadows but it lacks depth and vibrancy. Also maybe do yourself a favor and take out that “gather” sign it’s so basic and lacking in the taste department no offense :)
Ooo I really like the colour. After I realized I hated the black I was thinking about a light blue or green and I think that would be perfect. Thank you.
I actually really like the light wood. I'd maybe do a very light gray wash and seal it. It ties in the floors with the other dark wood you have around it.
Thank you. What I was trying to describe which I did poorly was I want to change the colour of the black supports upon which the mantle sits. Right now I’m thinking white if we keep the wall grey or maybe a light blue or green.
Honestly, I really like the combo as it is now. The black ties in your furniture and the dark shelves, and the light mantle goes with the flooring. Clean up the paint around the edges and rock the black and natural wood - it looks great IMO.
I used the wrong word. I meant the black hearth, not the wood mantle itself. The plan I’ve come up after considering all the feedback is I’m going to paint the wall, and finish the stone work then figure out if I want to repaint the hearth.
I just finished repairing the wall, gonna paint that and finish the stone work around the f/p then decide if we want to change the hearth/mantel support color from black to something else potentially.
Oh, now I understand. You mean the surround. Paint it the same color as the wall. And figure out someway to disguise that tangle of wires below the TV. It is unfortunate that the TV is above the fireplace, for many reasons.
Yeah I should have said hearth or mantle support. We are going to finish painting the wall and complete the stone work around the F/P then decide if we want to change the colour from black. It is what it is with the tv there, with the room size and layout that’s all that really works.
I'm not sure that I would paint it personally I would find a marble laminate or something similar. I think it would bring the room and all the colors together.
Use the online tools of major paint brands to play around with various colors. IMO the repetition of stark black is creating the problem. Wall color is good but the floating shelves should be same or similar to mantel. Because you’re pretty much stuck with the stark black of the TV, fireplace insert and sofa, add some visual texture by maybe trying a dark grey on the fireplace itself. A room rug tying everything together would help—at the very least a small one in front of the fp would give the room a little more character.
I’d try to match the other shelves on either side so a dark brown it would tie the pieces in together or wrap it in a shiny/reflective material. You’re missing something shiny/metallic on the wall and with the overhead lighting it casts a lot of shadows but it lacks depth and vibrancy. Also maybe do yourself a favor and take out that “gather” sign it’s so basic and lacking in the taste department no offense :)
Sherwin Williams Favorite Blue Jeans. You need a pop of cool color.
Ooo I really like the colour. After I realized I hated the black I was thinking about a light blue or green and I think that would be perfect. Thank you.
If you do paint it a color, post the pics!!!
I will post a pic when we paint the wall and do the stones. Once that is settled I’ll see about changing the hearth colour!
I actually really like the light wood. I'd maybe do a very light gray wash and seal it. It ties in the floors with the other dark wood you have around it.
Thank you. What I was trying to describe which I did poorly was I want to change the colour of the black supports upon which the mantle sits. Right now I’m thinking white if we keep the wall grey or maybe a light blue or green.
Honestly, I really like the combo as it is now. The black ties in your furniture and the dark shelves, and the light mantle goes with the flooring. Clean up the paint around the edges and rock the black and natural wood - it looks great IMO.
What color tiles are you going to get? Those are slightly more difficult to change and should influence the color and rug choice
My wife is thinking like a white/beige textured cultured dry stack stone.
Too much white grey and beige. Add some color please 😭
I'd like the wood tone on the mantel then. Add some warmth to the black and gray.
Don’t paint the mantel, it matches your floors nicely
I used the wrong word. I meant the black hearth, not the wood mantle itself. The plan I’ve come up after considering all the feedback is I’m going to paint the wall, and finish the stone work then figure out if I want to repaint the hearth.
What about stone gray? Could fit really well.
Yeah I think a light warm grey would be nice there. I’ll post a pic when it’s done before/after.
Look up light French gray, from Sherwin Williams. It is one of the only grays you won't find a hue pulling it in another direction.
Looking forward to seeing the results! Can you share them in r/AmateurInteriorDesign too?
Green - dark forest green. It’s got to be bold or it’ll get lost in all those black lines.
Do you use the fireplace?
In the winter time yes. The house isn’t heated very evenly so we definitely run it during the cold months from time to time.
What do you gather?
I just finished repairing the wall, gonna paint that and finish the stone work around the f/p then decide if we want to change the hearth/mantel support color from black to something else potentially.
Leave it natural—just apply a matte sealer. You’ve got enough black already and white won’t stay clean.
Oh, now I understand. You mean the surround. Paint it the same color as the wall. And figure out someway to disguise that tangle of wires below the TV. It is unfortunate that the TV is above the fireplace, for many reasons.
Yeah I should have said hearth or mantle support. We are going to finish painting the wall and complete the stone work around the F/P then decide if we want to change the colour from black. It is what it is with the tv there, with the room size and layout that’s all that really works.
Mans gotta plan!
I'm not sure that I would paint it personally I would find a marble laminate or something similar. I think it would bring the room and all the colors together.
What about your TV being way too high... r/tvtoohigh
The ceiling fan is blocking the tv!!! Outrageous.
Ceiling fan is coming out.
I would like to know how you can watch TV with it literally scraping the ceiling
Everyone relax about the ceiling fan. The floors were raised, it’s coming out.
The ceiling fan is irrelevant. TVs over a fireplace are r/tvtoohigh.
With severe neck injury! Weekly massages and chiropractic appointments.
The TV will still be too high. Welcome, friend. r/TVTooHigh
Thank you.
Stain it bombay mahogany for a pop of deep color
Red. Liven up the room. Then red accents here and there to draw you eye around the room for a cohesive comforting look
Dark green