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[quote=EyeCandyOP][quote=Anonymous]OP- this thread is amazing, thank you so much.

We have a traditional family room, similar to the one (hopefully) posted below. Ours has a picture hung over the mantle, but the fireplace looks very similar. I have no idea what to do with the wall that the fireplace is on. Windows would be a nice addition to add light to a dark room, but probably are not in the budget. What I can put to fill that wall space beside the fireplace? I would love to have some built-ins but the fireplace is flat like this photo, so the built-ins would extend beyond the fireplace and I fear would look weird. This has been bugging me for years, and I would love any ideas you might have. [/quote]

I'm thinking you have a super classic colonial? I grew up in one and the living fireplace was the same - no bump out. You could give it more of a presence by extending the white straight up and then tables or chests that aren't super deep to either side. But before I go further, let's see what's out there...

[img]https://i0.wp.com/blueandwhitehome.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Jane-Schwab5230_HolidayMantelDecor.jpg?w=1000&ssl=1[/img]

[img]https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/b825465a/dms3rep/multi/mobile/Christina+Marie+Interiors+project+-2907.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i.pinimg.com/originals/36/9d/80/369d80f3184aebab26067b8c0a55b829.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i0.wp.com/blueandwhitehome.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Screen-Shot-2018-08-07-at-10.46.29-AM.png?w=594&ssl=1[/img]

[img]https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yEuQySJnhxo/WcgI-awDmcI/AAAAAAAAawo/77ONbPUkYGUYR1WM4lD0y9SlyfgOz_eTwCLcBGAs/s1600/fall-living-room-5.jpg[/img]

Not pushing for shiplap, but it shows a fireplace that might be like yours with built-ins.
[img]https://www.sandandsisal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Shiplap-Fireplace-Wall-13.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i2.wp.com/blueandwhitehome.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/livingroom-1.jpg[/img]

The wall color here isn't my preference, but sharing because it's a good use of a small space.
[img]https://i0.wp.com/blueandwhitehome.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2015-12-11-OS-213-copy.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i2.wp.com/blueandwhitehome.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/new-farmhouse-in-columbia-county-new-york14-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1[/img]

[img]https://cdn.decorilla.com/online-decorating/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/top-10-boston-interior-designers-ma-elms-interior-design-cambridge-victorian.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i0.wp.com/blueandwhitehome.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Screen-Shot-2019-10-24-at-3.59.22-PM.png?w=598&ssl=1[/img]
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