Decorating Dilemma: 90-Degree Fireplace Mantel

[valanice]

Calling all decorators! I'd love some advice. :)

We just moved to a fabulous new home (well, new to us) and while I love decorating, there are a few things I'm just stuck on. The main thing is the fireplace. If anyone has tips to offer, I'm all ears. :)

UPDATE 1/27: Added more pix with current furniture.

Comments

[valanice]

Ooh, I hadn't even thought of books. I have a bazillion of those (and acutally, the bookcase is a few feet to the left of the fireplace, so that would tie together well.)

Thanks!

[valanice]

Oh, and yeah...I thought about maybe painting the fireplace. The only reason it doesn't look too horrible right now is that there's a rusty color in our furniture, so it's not totally out of place, but it could draw a little less attention to itself, for sure. :)

[valanice]

Link for future reference:

Black Krylon Barbeque Paint.aspx

I'll update if I find white, as well.

[chestnutcurls]

Yeah, I was going to recommend painting it white to match the mantel and trim. Then it would blend in a lot more.