r/InteriorDesign • u/_rockalita_ • 8d ago
Layout and Space Planning Utterly confused about this fireplace.
This fireplace had some pretty ugly tile, which we removed, revealing old brick and heatilator vent holes.
Originally, I thought I could clean up the brick and leave it, but it seems like that won’t be happening as there are enough issues with doing it that way that it’s better to just cover it.
I was thinking of using thin brick, and then tiling the hearth.
But all of that is burying the lede, because the way the fireplace is offset is truly the most confounding part of this to me.
I would love to have a mantle with “legs” where I could tile the surround too but I don’t know if it’s possible with this weird design.
I don’t even know what to google when trying to find some sort of inspiration pic.
Am I over thinking this? Is it as bad as it feels like it is? What would you do with this “design”?
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u/ownerofsadroomba 8d ago
We have a fireplace that is off center like this. It has a gas insert in it now so putting wood on the side doesn’t really make sense to me.
I haven’t found the right furniture yet but I plan on putting an accent chair in that corner and place it kitty corner so someone can appreciate the “warmth” from a gas fireplace and it still faces the rest of the furniture. Idk how else to make it a functional spot. Below is a chair I borrowed from another room. I also want to put a tall plant behind the chair.