Looking for help with the design of my living room I’m currently building.
I’ve been working on taking this from builder grade to something a little nicer.
Things I’ve done so far:
* added built in cabinetry
* added the vertical shiplap
* Added trim to the windows
Things I am doing next (and what I want suggestions for):
* Replacing the mantle
* Replacing the slate around the mantle
* Removing the black thing in the floor and adding flooring
* Adding crown molding (whole house)
* Adding shiplap to the center wall
* Caulking shiplap edges instead of 1×2 trim to frame the shiplap
* Paint for this + the whole house
The thing I’m struggling most with is the fireplace. What kind of surround should I go with? Brick, tile, large format tile? What kind of mantle should I go with? I really like the traditional craftsman/shaker mantle look, but I think we’re leaning towards a stained wooden beam. The picture I’ve attached is a mixture of the two that I really like, but AI says I should pick one or the other, not a mixture of both (I know, shame on me taking it seriously)
I am also struggling with what crown molding to use. I’ve attached a picture of the crown I already have, but this looks very basic. But I’m afraid of going too over the top with something that has a lot of design details. I’ve attached a catalog of one I’m considering, but it’s hard to tell if it’ll look nice since I don’t have a physical piece.
I also need suggestions for how to paint this and what colors to use. I like greens and beiges but mixed with a little grey to keep things from getting too dramatic. I’ll be hiring a professional painter. I’m currently thinking white cabinets, countertop, window trim, and crown, a nice neutral color with green or beige undertones for most of the house, and some complimentary, darker color for this wall.
Feel free to provide feedback on the work I’ve already done. Since it’s still a work in progress, some changes can still be made. This is my first time doing most of this, so suggestions/feedback are appreciated.
And no, I don’t plan on placing the TV somewhere else. Do I like it there? No. Can I put it somewhere else? No. Am I stuck dealing with it? Unfortunately yes, but I’ve gotten used to it.
by salmon-choir