Fireplace Mantel Painting Color Ideas for Architecture
Posted on December 19, 2019
Fireplaces and mantels are a focal point of your common living area. Bring out the beauty of the space with a pop of unexpected color. Experts suggest using the importance of the piece to make something with clout a decoration anchor in the room. Color for architecture is unexpected. Here’s why and ideas for mantel painting.
Black Mantel Paint
Paint your mantel a dark border of black to set it out against the more muted walls in your living room. Bonus points if you have black frames on your artwork in the room. It gives a uniformity to the room and feels tied together.
Use black around the frame of an outdated brick fireplace to bring it into the now. The striking contrast between the brick and black will create a stunning look that will wow guests.
Layered Green
Try working within one color family to create a layered look. Use varying deepness’s of a color, like green, for the mantel, accent wall and trim around the area. It’s a dramatic look that works really well with other natural elements in the room, like neutral walls and wooden floors.
Blue Outlines On Your Fireplace Mantel
Use a deep color like a gray blue to outline the fireplace. Pair it with a lighter blue frame and neutral walls. The simple look will be beautiful when the blue color is replicated in accents and trinkets on the mantel.
Red Fire, Red Mantel
Bring the color of the fire outside to the fireplace. A burning red creates a stunning piece against a neutral and plain background. Choose a red that has natural undertones so it doesn’t overwhelm the eyes.
White
If your bricks are in need of their own refinishing, consider painting them stark white. Paired with a muted mantel in pastel green or blue, you’ll have a refreshed look that is modern and works year round.
Don’t Be Afraid to Go Beige
Let’s face it, most of our homes are beige. Work with the color, not against it for your fireplace. Use a step darker and go brown for a stunning fireplace that seems to just fit perfectly with the color of the room. Deep browns also pair really well with wooden features.
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