#Lindy of beige

[superdecade]

NEVER TRUST YOUR AGENT: how human interests never align

[lindiwe-in-camelot]

where: the med centre who: @akhilaasthana

Lindi prided herself on being a very prepared woman. Her purse was packed to the brim and efficiently organised with anything she might need in a given day and then more. Her paper diary, pens, perfume, soaps, make-up, comb, hair ties, charger, wallet and keys. Already her phone charger had proven useful, even though all of her messages back home had yet to get through. However, in the face of being here for more than a few days, Lindi's decanted supply of medicines (hayfever, antiemetics, triptans, propanolol, ibuprofen) was looking rather slim. Especially given the fact that she kept getting strange, migraine-auras.

There was apparently a medical centre all prepared for them, probably with horrible off-sky blue walls and clashing beige linoleum and that horrible antiseptic hospital smell that Lindi couldn't stand. Lindi wanted to get her medicines topped up so she didn't get a migraine that meant she had to lie down in a dark room without moving for fear of vomiting.

The problem was that Ms Akhila Asthana was one hundred percent likely to have taken charge of the medical centre. And after seeing Akhila and her wife, British tennis legend Hannah Moss, Lindi had finally clicked where she had known Akhila from. A horrible charity dinner, where she had drunk a little too much champagne and tried to be suave and cool, only to look like a meek fool.

It was fine, it was one stupid evening that Akhila had probably forgotten. Her therapist was always eager to remind Lindi that, while she was incredible, most people did not linger over every supposedly embarrassing moment she had experienced whilst in their presence. Only her anxiety made it feel that way. And Lindi was stronger than her anxiety, the bouncy, twitchy, erratic animal part of her brain that was prone to overreaction. She was gorgeous and charming and most people would overlook the occasional gaffe or faux pas that she would spend hours ruminating on after the fact. She could face Akhila. Akhila probably didn't even remember that one evening, she probably went to hundreds of charity galas with her posh tennis star wife.

Lindi entered the medical centre, nose wrinkling at the horrible hospital smell that wafted towards her. Ugh, she hated hospitals. Time to be a big girl, Lindiwe. She closed the door behind her, unnerved by how… prepared the waiting room was, a water cooler, uncomfortable looking bench seating, and complete with stacks of magazines straight from 1999. (What was with this place and outdated, vintage, media?) Lindi popped her head into the hallway that lead deeper into the medical centre, searching for a light switch.

"Hello?" she called out, her voice echoing off of the hallway and sounding incredibly stuck up and posh. "Akhila? Ms Asthana? I uh… brought you some water." A sealed bottle scavenged from the cruise ship, and an effort to trade back the water bottle she'd lent to Akhila yesterday. Now that she had seen the water cooler, her opener seemed a little week. There was a beat of silence. Lindi stepped forward. "Maybe you need a... chaise lounge?" she offered, hoping the joking tone carried well.

[honeyleesblog]

Astrological Outlook and Personality Analysis for Individuals with a June 3rd Birthday

Smart, chatty, exuberant and with a unique capacity for movement and change of climate, with a specific propensity to the roaming life. Imperious, anxious, dynamic, fiery individuals - they show conciliatory abilities and can capably track down their lifestyle. They frequently show a specific familial person, despite the fact that they are typically enthusiastically forfeited for other people. They can be impassive, chilly, unconventional. The best calling for individuals brought into the world on this day is connected with scholarly work, the press, news-casting, instructing or travel. They likewise show surprising expertise in manual work and have creative capacities. Their imperfections: they are to some degree malignant, bad tempered, and, surprisingly, handily irritated. They appreciate sterile contentions and immaterial questions. These imperfections are more unmistakable in individuals brought into the world during the day. What undermines them? Collaboration and associations with others will be fairly challenging for them. They will most likely be unable to pivot unreasonable changes, whether inside or brought about by life altering situations. In such a case, your life is spent in interruptions and diversion. Astrological Outlook and Personality Analysis for Individuals with a June 3rd Birthday 

 Assuming your birthday is June 3, your zodiac sign is Gemini June 3 - character and character character: great, autonomous, focused, adversary, mean, awful calling: model, fireman, designer tones: beige, purple, daffodil stone: pearl creature: camel plant: red oak fortunate numbers: 5,14,16,24,26,27 very fortunate number: 32 Occasions and observances - June 3 World bike Day Banner of Argentina.svg Argentina: Italian Settler Day. Regulation 24,561 June 3 VIP birthday events. Who was conceived that very day as you? 1901: Josდ© Lins do Rego, Brazilian essayist and columnist (d. 1957). 1903: Pedro Garcდ­a de la Huerta Matte, Chilean government official (f. 1994). 1906: Josephine Pastry specialist, French artist and artist (d. 1975). 1910: Wilfred Thesiger, English wayfarer and essayist (d. 2003). 1911: Paulette Goddard, American entertainer (f. 1990). 1913: Pedro Mir, Dominican public writer (f. 2000). 1916: Aldo Zeoli, Argentine military and astronautical architect (f. 2003). 1922: Alain Resnais, French producer (d. 2014). 1924: Olga Lamas, tango vocalist, with a diverting collection (f. 1988). 1924: Jimmy Rogers, American blues artist. 1924: Torsten Wiesel, Swedish analyst, 1981 Nobel Prize victor for medication and physiology (d. 1997). 1925: Tony Curtis, American entertainer (d. 2010). 1926: Allen Ginsberg, American writer (d. 1997). 1927: Eliseo Mourino, Argentine soccer player (d. 1961). 1928: Donald Judd, American stone worker (d. 1994). 1929: Werner Arber, Swiss microbiologist, 1978 Nobel Prize victor for physiology or medication. 1930: Marion Zimmer Bradley, American essayist (d. 1999). 1931: Raდºl Castro, Cuban lawmaker and progressive, sibling of Fidel Castro (1926-2016) and leader of Cuba somewhere in the range of 2008 and 2018. 1931: Walter Malosetti, Argentine jazz guitarist and arranger (f. 2013). 1931: John Norman, American sci-fi author. 1931: Lindy Remigino, American competitor. 1933: Roberto Bodegas, Spanish movie producer. 1933: Anthony Harvey, American movie producer. 1935: Carlos Jimდ©nez Villarejo, Spanish law specialist. 1935: Imanol Murua, Spanish legislator (f. 2008). 1936: Larry McMurtry, American writer and screenwriter. 1936: Enric Gensana, Spanish footballer (d. 2005). 1939: Steve Dalkowski, American baseball player. 1939: Marcos Velდ¡squez, Uruguayan performer and artist (d. 2010). 1942: Curtis Mayfield, American performer (d. 1999). 1943: Billy Cunningham, American b-ball player. 1944: Edith McGuire, American competitor. 1944: Tony Vilas, Argentine entertainer (f. 2013). 1945: Isabel de los დ?ngeles Ruano, Guatemalan author and artist. 1946: Michael Clarke American performer, of the band The Byrds. 1946: Penelope Wilton, English entertainer. 1947: Mickey Finn, English percussionist, of the band T. Rex. 1948: Carlos Franzetti, Argentine writer, piano player and arranger, champ of a Latin Grammy grant. 1950: Frდ©dდ©ric Franდ§ois, Italian vocalist and arranger. 1950: Suzi Quatro, American vocalist and entertainer. 1952: Billy Powell, American keyboardist, of the Lynyrd Skynyrd band. 1954: Dulce (f. 2003) and Inma Chacდ³n, Spanish authors. 1954: Jiri Georg Dokoupil, German vanguard painter, brought into the world in Czechoslovakia. 1954: Claudio Hohmann, Chilean specialist and legislator. 1954: Angela Irene, Argentine people vocalist. 1956: Danny Wilde, American performer, of the band The Rembrandts. 1961: Lawrence Lessig, American attorney and author. 1962: Susannah Constantine, English style advisor. 1964: Doro, German vocalist, of the band Warlock. 1964: Kerry Lord, American guitarist, of the band Slayer. 1964: James Purefoy, English entertainer. 1967: Takehiro Ohno, Japanese-Argentine culinary specialist. 1970: Peter Tდ¤gtgren, Swedish performer, of the Deception band. 1973: Sargis Sargsian, Armenian tennis player. 1973: Tonmi Lillman, American performer, of the band Lordi. 1973: Sebastiდ¡n Teysera, Uruguayan vocalist, from the band La Vela Puerca. 1974: Kelly Jones, Welsh vocalist, of the band Stereophonics. 1974: Martდ­n Karpan, Argentine entertainer. 1975: Russel Hobbs, American drummer, of the Gorillaz band. 1977: Cristiano Marques Gomes, Brazilian soccer player. 1979: Redimi2 (Willy Gonzდ¡lez Cruz), Dominican Christian rap vocalist. 1982: Yelena Isinbდ¡yeva, Russian competitor. 1983: Javiera Mena, Chilean vocalist lyricist, maker and performer. 1985: Papiss Cissდ©, Senegalese footballer. 1985: Dan Ewing, Australian entertainer. 1985: Tavion La'Corey Mathis, American vocalist, of the band Pretty Ricky. 1985: ვ?ukasz Piszczek, Clean footballer. 1986: Rafael Nadal, Mallorcan tennis player. 1986: Al Horford, Dominican b-ball player. 1987: Lalaine, American entertainer and vocalist. 1987: Masami Nagasawa, Japanese entertainer. 1988: Tomomi Nakagawa, Japanese vocalist. 1989: Imogen Poots, English entertainer. 1989: Megu, Japanese vocalist, of the band Negicco. 1991: Natasha Dupeyrდ³n, Mexican entertainer. 1992: Mario Gდ¶tze, German footballer. 1998: Logan Fabbro, Canadian entertainer and artist.

[mmrdhd22]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Colourpop Roaring Hearts Pressed Pigment Palette NIB.

[merrikstryfe]

I have never laughed harder at an end screen title card

[nanawhopaints]

Virginia Bluebells! https://www.etsy.com/listing/856330699/art-painting-mixedmedia-virginia

[lindyabbott]

Lindy’s Apartment

Lindy’s apartment is simple but elegant. Being only one person, and spending as much time as she does at the beach, she opted for a one-bedroom apartment, located a reasonable distance from both West Point Beach and Ethae Cafe & Library, her main place of employment. There is an airy and elegant air to her apartment. Lindy wanted somewhere that felt cozy and welcoming to come back at the end of a long day. She also wanted to make sure that any company she invited over would be comfortable. Her only rule is to take your shoes off at the door, otherwise she wants her guests to feel right at home.

Lindy decorated her apartment in a blend of a rustic and costal style, paying homage to her childhood growing up in the Abbott family’s ranch house and the summers spent on the beach. The color palette is very neutral, but Lindy feels that it comes off as lively instead of drab and boring, the white and beige being accented with blues and yellows.

In order: Bedroom, living room, living room shelf, bathroom, throw pillows, kitchen.

moodboard template from here

[antusheng]

lindy 26 silver Weimaraner beige tc Different leather materials have color differences even if they are of the same color. Weimaraner beige tc leather, and the previous SWIFT EVE leather, It looks like two colors, but the names are the same. https://www.instagram.com/p/CHCVOrVhdR5/?igshid=xrg9vzr0kqss

[bagagessacsetvalises]

Apprenez à connaître leurs couleurs F / W19 - BAGAHOLICBOY

Même si nous sommes en plein essor de l'automne-hiver 2019, les sacs de la collection pré-automne d'Hermès, comme la Mini Lindy, n'ont commencé à faire surface que dans les boutiques, et cela pourrait prendre quelques semaines de plus avant l'automne-hiver. des offres de défilé comme le Con Belt Belt Bag et le détendu Double Sens seront disponibles à la vente. Cela dit, Hermès exploite une chronologie distincte pour ses offres de couleurs saisonnières, avec de toutes nouvelles nuances comme Beige de Weimar, Deep Blue, Vert Amande, Vert Bosphore et Vert Rousseau faisant déjà partie de leur gamme actuelle qui peut être repérée sur un tableau de maroquinerie dans les boutiques Hermès en ce moment. Maintenant, parce que ces couleurs sont dites «saisonnières», elles ne seront pas produites pour la prochaine saison, contrairement aux classiques récurrents comme Etoupe, Gold et Noir qui font toujours partie de la gamme de maroquinerie, quoi qu'il arrive. En d'autres termes, si vous aimez vraiment l'ombre, vous devriez y arriver tôt, car vous ne savez jamais quand ils feront un retour (peut-être pourriez-vous y avoir 3 ou 4 ans plus tard?) Une fois la saison terminée. Si vous avez besoin d'une description concise des couleurs, voici. Beige de Weimar (2002 - Sac 20) semble être le neutre ultime de la saison, dans la nuance parfaite de bronzage grisâtre qui sera un excellent concurrent contre le populaire Etoupe, tandis que Deep Blue (Kelly Classic Wallet) peut est comparable à la couleur Pantone de l'année 2020, et est une nuance plus claire que Bleu Indigo et Bleu Nuit des saisons passées. Les trois suivants sont essentiellement des variations de vert différentes, et c'est assez étonnant de voir comment Hermès a la capacité de créer 3 teintes différentes simplement parce que. Vert Amande porte des nuances de gris clair, Vert Bosphore (Kelly Depliant Wallet) ressemble à un enfant amoureux entre Bleu Colvert et Malachite mais penché plus vers le vert que le bleu, tandis que Vert Rousseau est un vert foncé qui est parfait pour les dames (et les hommes) qui aiment une nuance intense. Que comptez-vous ajouter à votre collection Hermès en constante évolution? Ou avez-vous déjà obtenu les 5?

[miestilobydan]

body / head / appliers

Maitreya body mesh lara

Lelutka Chloe bento head

7deadly skins VYRA in pinneapple tone -  Appliqué 20th round

Dazed badly painted lipstick applier - Applique 20th round

Clothing / Accessories

Magika feelings hair 

Slackgirl Neon nails 

Oops Nessie outfit - Appliqué

Lindy shoes Pythia dusk - Inspiration Event

Blueberry Serena pants in beige 

[queer-goldcrest-of-the-void]

Very interesting and worth a click. Lindy Beige is a very knowledgeable man.

[jshoulson]

Today’s Poem

from how to get over ["be born: black..."] --T'ai Freedom Ford

be born: black as ants on a chicken bone black

as Nina Simone and Mahalia’s moan black as rock pile smile and resilience black

as resistance and rhythm and Sonny’s blues black as no shoes and dirt floors black

as whore and Hottentot foxtrot Lindy Hop and Watusi pussy and pyramids black

as darkness under your eyelids black between your legs black

as dregs of rum sugarcane summer plums holyghost hum black

as bruised throat fieldholla wading in the shallow black as ocean river stream creek running black

transparent translucent transatlantic slanted shanties planted in red clay black

as funky chickens and chitlins and kinfolk sold away black as auction block and slop and hip-hop and rock and roll

and chop shop and cop cars and parole and overseer patrols and one drop rules and pools of blood black

as beige and good hair and sounding white and light-skindeded and my grandmamma is Cherokee, Iroquois, Choctaw black

as pit bulls and lockjaw and rage and hoodies black eyes and black-eyed peas peasy heads and loose tracks black

as trees and noose and hounds let loose in the night black as fist and fight Sojourner and Nat Turner and righteousness black

as fuck and not giving a fuck mud-stuck and quicksand quick hand hustle thigh muscle and hurdle black

as cotton and tobacco and indigo black as wind and bad weather and feather

and tar and snap beans in mason jars black as nigga please and hallelujah black

asses and black strap molasses and turn your black back on audiences black

as banjo and djembe and porch and stoop and spooks sitting by the door black

as roaches in front of company and lawn jockeys and latchkey kids and high bids and spades and shittalk black

as cakewalk and second line and black magic and tap dance, lapdance and alla that ass black

as jazz and juke and juju and spirit disguised as harmonica spit black

as cast-iron skillets and grits and watermelon seeds flitting from lips black

as tambourines hitting cornbread hips black batons splitting lips and Martin Luther King, Jr.

boulevards and downtown beatdowns black sit-ins and come-ups and oops upside yo’ heads

and we shall overcomes and get down on it black get into it black let’s get it on and get it

while the getting is good black as white hoods and backwood revivals black

as survival and Trayvon and Tyrone and Josephus and amen and Moses and Jesus and getting over

black—

[anfionnius]

Better

Success, better, visible success and beauty.

Wealth

A wife and house.

Glory.

So, Rome, status assessed by death of slaves, (I cant see a higher currency, than having slaves fight to the death for your entertainment.

I,e higher status can only be demonstrated by such.

Gladiators (thank you Lindy Beige) have low status, high attraction.

But anyway, get working, be super efficient. Figure out what your company is worst at.

Get good at that.

Real good, repeat.

[andrewmawby]

Real Life Rooms: Decorating Ideas for a TV above a Fireplace

Hey there Remodelaholic readers! Dawn here, from AD Aesthetic, and I’m back this month with another reader question mockup to hopefully inspire some creative ideas for your cost effective bathroom update. If you’ve missed any of my previous reader question mockups, you can always see all my posts here.

If you follow Remodelaholic on Facebook, you’ve probably seen several of the reader questions that are submitted every month. Well each month here on Remodelaholic, I choose one reader submitted photo to offer my two cents on, and I create a Photoshop mock up of what I would do if I were in your shoes! (Pssssst— you can submit your reader questions by messaging Remodelaholic on Facebook. Be sure to include a good quality photo!)

  First though, my standard disclaimer: While I can recommend ideas that I think look nice, I have never seen this house in real life and don’t have accurate measurements. I am also not an architect or landscaper and do not know the planting recommendations for your area- I just like to make things look nice. I can’t guarantee that any of the items I put in my ‘virtual’ design will actually work in real life (or that they’ll fit your design style for that matter), and this is not intended to be a professional design consultation. So think of this as a just-for-fun rendering that hopefully gets your wheels turning and provides some inspiration!

On to the fun!

READER QUESTION from Amber — Needing help updating my fireplace/mantel area…any suggestions? Thanks!

There are those who are adamantly against hanging a TV over a fireplace, but I’m not one of them. Sometimes it is the only place it works, and sometimes it is personal preference, but whatever the reason, hanging a TV over the fireplace doesn’t have to be an absolute no-go, and can actually look really nice.

Ideas for Decorating Around a TV over the Fireplace

Here are a few examples to prove it, starting with Justin and Cassity’s black painted brick fireplace and easy DIY wood mantel — the black made a huge difference to hide the TV and make the Christmas mantel decor pop.

  Image Source: Thrifty Decor Chick Photo Credit: Sarah Saucedo

Image Source: Our Vintage Nest

Image Source: IHeart Organizing Photo Credit: Jen Jones

Image Source: Bless This Nest

Image Source: Designing Vibes Photo Credit: Erica Van Slyke

Image Source: Love Create Celebrate Photo Credit: Lindi Vanderschaaf

Image Source: Migonis Home

Image Source: Taryn Whiteaker Photo Credit: Taryn Whiteaker

With all that television/fireplace inspiration, here’s what I did to give new life to Amber’s problem area.

Sources:

contains affiliate links; see our full disclosure policy here

Ruler  |  Basket  |  Garland

Fan/Lamp  |  Candle  |  Similar Box

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 Tips for Decorating Around a Fireplace with a TV

Here are a few things I did when updating Amber’s fireplace decor.

Include Contrasting Colors

First of all, I felt like there was not nearly enough contrast overall. The beige wall, orange-toned wood, and red brick, all have a similar warm undertone. The wood and brick, especially, are so close in color, that it is almost hard for the eye to immediately define where one stops and the other starts. To help define the area, I kept the wood tones untouched (since they flow so nicely into the baseboards) and whitewashed the brick surround. I also painted the interior of the fireplace black, rather than white. This gives it more of a sense of depth, and also helps keep the black TV from sticking out too much. The wall color is optional, but I love how the cool tones really make the woodwork pop, while the darker color helps the television blend in slightly more, so it isn’t such a stark contrast between it and the wall behind it.

Bring in Some Life

Greenery automatically brightens any space, and adding some plants in a decorative wooden box helps break up the gaping fireplace opening, while incorporating some more wood into the overall decor, helping everything blend together. A few more plants on the mantle make sure the greenery isn’t confined to just one place, which could make it look out of place.

Add Decorative Elements

Finally, I added some fun, decorative elements.Really these could be anything you like, or fine meaning in, but keep in mind the scale and colors you’re adding to the space. For example, I chose a few objects with some darker colors (the fan light and ruler) to further tie in the black of the television. I also brought in some texture with the macrame garland and woven basket. Finally, I juxtaposed the digital media of the TV with some books lined underneath. Turning them spine-in keeps them in a cohesive color palate, and doesn’t take away too much focus from the other elements.

Consider Scale

I mentioned scale above, but I think it deserves it’s own callout. One of the issues I see people run into quite a bit when decorating is scale. Having items that are too large or too small for a space is a sure way to make everything feel off. In the original photo you can see this at work. The candles and lantern are too small and disjointed. This makes the television look much too large for the space. The ladder decor is also a bit large, making the fireplace seem tiny in comparison. In the after photo, the fireplace is what draws the most attention, and the decor is sized appropriately to make sure that it all compliments the fireplace. Having elements that come run under the television as well as those that break that line and jut higher on each side, makes it seem like part of the decor, and help it feel proportional. Finally, having another element (the ruler art) that is of similar height to the TV, helps it feel even more incorporated by ensuring that it isn’t the highest object in the room (giving it unwanted visual hierarchy).

So what do you think? What would you do if this were your home?

As always, thank you to Cassity and the Remodelaholic team for having me back each month. If you like this post, and have a design dilemma you’d like me to mock up some ideas for, you can ask your questions by sending Remodelaholic a message over on Facebook, or checkout my mockup design services over on my site adaesthetic.com. And be sure to follow me on Facebook, Pinterest, or Instagram and say hello! Have a great day, friends!

-Dawn

More fireplace decorating ideas:

how to decorate an off-center fireplace

what to do with a non-working fireplace

decorating around a fireplace with built-ins

brick fireplace facelift

DIY faux fireplaces

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[manuelclapid]

Real Life Rooms: Decorating Ideas for a TV above a Fireplace

Hey there Remodelaholic readers! Dawn here, from AD Aesthetic, and I’m back this month with another reader question mockup to hopefully inspire some creative ideas for your cost effective bathroom update. If you’ve missed any of my previous reader question mockups, you can always see all my posts here.

If you follow Remodelaholic on Facebook, you’ve probably seen several of the reader questions that are submitted every month. Well each month here on Remodelaholic, I choose one reader submitted photo to offer my two cents on, and I create a Photoshop mock up of what I would do if I were in your shoes! (Pssssst— you can submit your reader questions by messaging Remodelaholic on Facebook. Be sure to include a good quality photo!)

  First though, my standard disclaimer: While I can recommend ideas that I think look nice, I have never seen this house in real life and don’t have accurate measurements. I am also not an architect or landscaper and do not know the planting recommendations for your area- I just like to make things look nice. I can’t guarantee that any of the items I put in my ‘virtual’ design will actually work in real life (or that they’ll fit your design style for that matter), and this is not intended to be a professional design consultation. So think of this as a just-for-fun rendering that hopefully gets your wheels turning and provides some inspiration!

On to the fun!

READER QUESTION from Amber — Needing help updating my fireplace/mantel area…any suggestions? Thanks!

There are those who are adamantly against hanging a TV over a fireplace, but I’m not one of them. Sometimes it is the only place it works, and sometimes it is personal preference, but whatever the reason, hanging a TV over the fireplace doesn’t have to be an absolute no-go, and can actually look really nice.

Ideas for Decorating Around a TV over the Fireplace

Here are a few examples to prove it, starting with Justin and Cassity’s black painted brick fireplace and easy DIY wood mantel — the black made a huge difference to hide the TV and make the Christmas mantel decor pop.

  Image Source: Thrifty Decor Chick Photo Credit: Sarah Saucedo

Image Source: Our Vintage Nest

Image Source: IHeart Organizing Photo Credit: Jen Jones

Image Source: Bless This Nest

Image Source: Designing Vibes Photo Credit: Erica Van Slyke

Image Source: Love Create Celebrate Photo Credit: Lindi Vanderschaaf

Image Source: Migonis Home

Image Source: Taryn Whiteaker Photo Credit: Taryn Whiteaker

With all that television/fireplace inspiration, here’s what I did to give new life to Amber’s problem area.

Sources:

contains affiliate links; see our full disclosure policy here

Ruler  |  Basket  |  Garland

Fan/Lamp  |  Candle  |  Similar Box

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Turn on your JavaScript to view content

 Tips for Decorating Around a Fireplace with a TV

Here are a few things I did when updating Amber’s fireplace decor.

Include Contrasting Colors

First of all, I felt like there was not nearly enough contrast overall. The beige wall, orange-toned wood, and red brick, all have a similar warm undertone. The wood and brick, especially, are so close in color, that it is almost hard for the eye to immediately define where one stops and the other starts. To help define the area, I kept the wood tones untouched (since they flow so nicely into the baseboards) and whitewashed the brick surround. I also painted the interior of the fireplace black, rather than white. This gives it more of a sense of depth, and also helps keep the black TV from sticking out too much. The wall color is optional, but I love how the cool tones really make the woodwork pop, while the darker color helps the television blend in slightly more, so it isn’t such a stark contrast between it and the wall behind it.

Bring in Some Life

Greenery automatically brightens any space, and adding some plants in a decorative wooden box helps break up the gaping fireplace opening, while incorporating some more wood into the overall decor, helping everything blend together. A few more plants on the mantle make sure the greenery isn’t confined to just one place, which could make it look out of place.

Add Decorative Elements

Finally, I added some fun, decorative elements.Really these could be anything you like, or fine meaning in, but keep in mind the scale and colors you’re adding to the space. For example, I chose a few objects with some darker colors (the fan light and ruler) to further tie in the black of the television. I also brought in some texture with the macrame garland and woven basket. Finally, I juxtaposed the digital media of the TV with some books lined underneath. Turning them spine-in keeps them in a cohesive color palate, and doesn’t take away too much focus from the other elements.

Consider Scale

I mentioned scale above, but I think it deserves it’s own callout. One of the issues I see people run into quite a bit when decorating is scale. Having items that are too large or too small for a space is a sure way to make everything feel off. In the original photo you can see this at work. The candles and lantern are too small and disjointed. This makes the television look much too large for the space. The ladder decor is also a bit large, making the fireplace seem tiny in comparison. In the after photo, the fireplace is what draws the most attention, and the decor is sized appropriately to make sure that it all compliments the fireplace. Having elements that come run under the television as well as those that break that line and jut higher on each side, makes it seem like part of the decor, and help it feel proportional. Finally, having another element (the ruler art) that is of similar height to the TV, helps it feel even more incorporated by ensuring that it isn’t the highest object in the room (giving it unwanted visual hierarchy).

So what do you think? What would you do if this were your home?

As always, thank you to Cassity and the Remodelaholic team for having me back each month. If you like this post, and have a design dilemma you’d like me to mock up some ideas for, you can ask your questions by sending Remodelaholic a message over on Facebook, or checkout my mockup design services over on my site adaesthetic.com. And be sure to follow me on Facebook, Pinterest, or Instagram and say hello! Have a great day, friends!

-Dawn

More fireplace decorating ideas:

how to decorate an off-center fireplace

what to do with a non-working fireplace

decorating around a fireplace with built-ins

brick fireplace facelift

DIY faux fireplaces

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[thegregorybruce]

Real Life Rooms: Decorating Ideas for a TV above a Fireplace

Hey there Remodelaholic readers! Dawn here, from AD Aesthetic, and I’m back this month with another reader question mockup to hopefully inspire some creative ideas for your cost effective bathroom update. If you’ve missed any of my previous reader question mockups, you can always see all my posts here.

If you follow Remodelaholic on Facebook, you’ve probably seen several of the reader questions that are submitted every month. Well each month here on Remodelaholic, I choose one reader submitted photo to offer my two cents on, and I create a Photoshop mock up of what I would do if I were in your shoes! (Pssssst— you can submit your reader questions by messaging Remodelaholic on Facebook. Be sure to include a good quality photo!)

  First though, my standard disclaimer: While I can recommend ideas that I think look nice, I have never seen this house in real life and don’t have accurate measurements. I am also not an architect or landscaper and do not know the planting recommendations for your area- I just like to make things look nice. I can’t guarantee that any of the items I put in my ‘virtual’ design will actually work in real life (or that they’ll fit your design style for that matter), and this is not intended to be a professional design consultation. So think of this as a just-for-fun rendering that hopefully gets your wheels turning and provides some inspiration!

On to the fun!

READER QUESTION from Amber — Needing help updating my fireplace/mantel area…any suggestions? Thanks!

There are those who are adamantly against hanging a TV over a fireplace, but I’m not one of them. Sometimes it is the only place it works, and sometimes it is personal preference, but whatever the reason, hanging a TV over the fireplace doesn’t have to be an absolute no-go, and can actually look really nice.

Ideas for Decorating Around a TV over the Fireplace

Here are a few examples to prove it, starting with Justin and Cassity’s black painted brick fireplace and easy DIY wood mantel — the black made a huge difference to hide the TV and make the Christmas mantel decor pop.

  Image Source: Thrifty Decor Chick Photo Credit: Sarah Saucedo

Image Source: Our Vintage Nest

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Image Source: Designing Vibes Photo Credit: Erica Van Slyke

Image Source: Love Create Celebrate Photo Credit: Lindi Vanderschaaf

Image Source: Migonis Home

Image Source: Taryn Whiteaker Photo Credit: Taryn Whiteaker

With all that television/fireplace inspiration, here’s what I did to give new life to Amber’s problem area.

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 Tips for Decorating Around a Fireplace with a TV

Here are a few things I did when updating Amber’s fireplace decor.

Include Contrasting Colors

First of all, I felt like there was not nearly enough contrast overall. The beige wall, orange-toned wood, and red brick, all have a similar warm undertone. The wood and brick, especially, are so close in color, that it is almost hard for the eye to immediately define where one stops and the other starts. To help define the area, I kept the wood tones untouched (since they flow so nicely into the baseboards) and whitewashed the brick surround. I also painted the interior of the fireplace black, rather than white. This gives it more of a sense of depth, and also helps keep the black TV from sticking out too much. The wall color is optional, but I love how the cool tones really make the woodwork pop, while the darker color helps the television blend in slightly more, so it isn’t such a stark contrast between it and the wall behind it.

Bring in Some Life

Greenery automatically brightens any space, and adding some plants in a decorative wooden box helps break up the gaping fireplace opening, while incorporating some more wood into the overall decor, helping everything blend together. A few more plants on the mantle make sure the greenery isn’t confined to just one place, which could make it look out of place.

Add Decorative Elements

Finally, I added some fun, decorative elements.Really these could be anything you like, or fine meaning in, but keep in mind the scale and colors you’re adding to the space. For example, I chose a few objects with some darker colors (the fan light and ruler) to further tie in the black of the television. I also brought in some texture with the macrame garland and woven basket. Finally, I juxtaposed the digital media of the TV with some books lined underneath. Turning them spine-in keeps them in a cohesive color palate, and doesn’t take away too much focus from the other elements.

Consider Scale

I mentioned scale above, but I think it deserves it’s own callout. One of the issues I see people run into quite a bit when decorating is scale. Having items that are too large or too small for a space is a sure way to make everything feel off. In the original photo you can see this at work. The candles and lantern are too small and disjointed. This makes the television look much too large for the space. The ladder decor is also a bit large, making the fireplace seem tiny in comparison. In the after photo, the fireplace is what draws the most attention, and the decor is sized appropriately to make sure that it all compliments the fireplace. Having elements that come run under the television as well as those that break that line and jut higher on each side, makes it seem like part of the decor, and help it feel proportional. Finally, having another element (the ruler art) that is of similar height to the TV, helps it feel even more incorporated by ensuring that it isn’t the highest object in the room (giving it unwanted visual hierarchy).

So what do you think? What would you do if this were your home?

As always, thank you to Cassity and the Remodelaholic team for having me back each month. If you like this post, and have a design dilemma you’d like me to mock up some ideas for, you can ask your questions by sending Remodelaholic a message over on Facebook, or checkout my mockup design services over on my site adaesthetic.com. And be sure to follow me on Facebook, Pinterest, or Instagram and say hello! Have a great day, friends!

-Dawn

More fireplace decorating ideas:

how to decorate an off-center fireplace

what to do with a non-working fireplace

decorating around a fireplace with built-ins

brick fireplace facelift

DIY faux fireplaces

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