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Scale of Fireplace

wilma — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 20:45:42 GMT

What do you think of the fireplace is this room?

I think it takes up too much wall space. That side of the room looks heavy to me. I think the room would be more balanced if it weren't so big. I also think the opening looks too small compared to the size of the entire fireplace. Probably very expensive and a quite a project to change its scale though.

I like the colors, furnishings, and most of the accessories in the room. A bit too "matchy matchy" and symmetrical with the chairs and pillows. If there's a TV in the armoire that's not going to be good for viewing.

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stevieb — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 20:54:30 GMT

It's a nice looking room and the fireplace is appealing but agree, the firebox seems too small for that large surround.

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BlueFinch — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 21:07:13 GMT

Agree the fireplace appears to take up too much real estate, but I wonder if there's a little distortion in that photo, too. If you look at the set of doors on the left side, they don't seem perfectly straight compared to the other set.

This could be a very nice room, but it looks like you'd stub your toe on something trying to walk through it. And, for some reason, it doesn't seem welcoming to me. Even if it was a cool day, with a fire going and a brandy in my hand.

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faeriemoon — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 21:08:56 GMT

I think there's some distortion going on in the photo.

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spiderw — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 21:10:42 GMT

The fireplace is fine but I do not care for the furnishings or wall color. The room needs to be spruced up with some color and decor.

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on the bay — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 21:23:29 GMT

I agree about the fireplace and also because its off white which makes it look even bigger.

It is a nice room, nice colors.

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Lilysmom1 — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 21:52:37 GMT

@wilma For me there is just too much furniture in this room. I would have to remove some and then look at it again. S

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ECBG — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 22:03:42 GMT

The designer here made a statement with the surround of the fireplace which is light compared to the darker surroundings. The artwork which we can't see may be special.

Apparently, this is a living room judging from the formality or a den in a possibly million dollar house.

The "matchy matchy" is usually "Formal" placement.

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threecees — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 22:32:39 GMT

It is still a very nice looking room.

The decor is more bothersome to me. Not liking any of the tons of pillows.

I counted nine. I like the plants but there are so many.

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BadWolf — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 23:20:35 GMT

I like it. I would remove the love seat in front of the French Doors to provide a little open space. A few tweaks and I would be perfectly comfortable.

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Katcat1 — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 23:38:08 GMT

That fireplace is huge and I think too big for the room. It's not the fireplace but rather the Mantel, etc. that is too big.

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VaBelle35 — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:25:37 GMT

It's possible that it was a real fireplace at some point or they bought the mantel at an antique store and they put a gas insert in there, which is why the opening is smaller now.

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Desertdi — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 02:20:56 GMT

The original owner of my house......put a MARBLE fireplace......in a Spanish Casita. Well.......when I have some "spare" cash, I can have it remodeled.

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shoptilyadropagain — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 12:30:12 GMT

From this angle, it does appear the fireplace is slightly too big for the rest of the room. I have more of an issue with the amount of furniture pieces in the room compared to its size. It reads "cluttered" to me.

Surprisingly, I do like the overall color scheme and the way it's coordinated. I'd probably paint the walls a slightly darker color. I LOVE that coffee table....WANT!!!!

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CANDLEQUEEN — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 13:28:58 GMT

i agree about the fireplace, while being a very attractive room! I really like it, but I would remove the loveseat near the doors to open up the room a bit more, and remove some of the plants and pillows! I also think the room needs just a bit more color as well.....

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DREAMON — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 17:36:07 GMT

I think the photo is distorted.

I would just remove some of the pillows and the 2 hutches on the sides of the fireplace.

I think it's a very pretty room.

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wilma — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 17:55:24 GMT

@shoptilyadropagain wrote:
I LOVE that coffee table....WANT!!!!

@shoptilyadropagain

I really like the coffee table too!

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CANDLEQUEEN — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 18:02:50 GMT

@wilma wrote:
@shoptilyadropagain wrote:
I LOVE that coffee table....WANT!!!!
@shoptilyadropagain
I really like the coffee table too!

@wilma @shoptilyadropagain agreed! Love that coffee table!

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DREAMON — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 22:06:03 GMT

@CANDLEQUEEN wrote:
@wilma wrote:
@shoptilyadropagain wrote:
I LOVE that coffee table....WANT!!!!
@shoptilyadropagain
I really like the coffee table too!
@wilma @shoptilyadropagain agreed! Love that coffee table!

I like it too......it's different which appeals to me.

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sceniccoast — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 21:25:26 GMT

@wilma

It's ok. I do like some of the "lighter" furnishings but altogether, I think it's cluttered & the fireplace is massive. I'd definitely remove some of the accessories.