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“My number-one trick is combining high and low contrasting materials to create drama. I love a dark wall with a limestone surround to make the —Bonnie Ammon, Bonnie Ammon Interiors |
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“If the budget allows us to change out the fireplace mantel, we like to use natural stone of all kinds. For an existing wood mantel, we might change the surround tile and hearth materials. Sometimes a fireplace can become a star with only paint and a great piece of artwork or a mirror hanging above it.” —Jason Claire, Interior Matter |
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“We love a classic fireplace with paneling and painted moldings. White paint is always a good choice, but we also love using an unexpected color. Styling the mantel with sophisticated accents and a whimsical touch helps complete the look.” —Jamie Merida, Jamie Merida InteriorsPHOTO: Stylish Productions |
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“There are lots of ways to accentuate a fireplace: paint, architectural details, stone, mantel details and more. As the fireplace is typically the centerpiece of the room, I try to make it a superstar.”
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“Don’t just focus on the fireplace; incorporating the whole wall into the fireplace design will draw the eye and create a focal point. Full bed stone, marble slabs and mother-of-pearl mosaic tile are my favorite materials for fireplace surrounds. I love a hand-hewn timber floating mantel or painted wood with brackets on paneling—or no mantel at all when you are going sleek and modern.”
—Cathy Purple Cherry, AIA, LEED AP, CAS, Purple Cherry Architects |
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Barbara Hawthorn, Barbara Hawthorn Interiors
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Melanie Whittington, Whittington Design Studio
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Laura Hildebrandt, Interiors by LH
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Joyce Pearl, Interior Concepts, Inc.
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Josh Hildreth, Josh Hildreth Interiors |
