https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 08 May 2026 09:28:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-with-this-area#post-2248510 Wed, 29 Jul 2015 07:01:23 +0000 looch 2248510@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is it wide enough to sit on comfortably?</p> <p>If not, I'd just make it a plant ledge and put a bunch of plants in front of the fireplace door. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-with-this-area#post-2248471 Wed, 29 Jul 2015 01:58:15 +0000 turquoisemama 2248471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@simplyfelicity: We have a grayish couch, grey and white curtains and white coffee table and entertainment center. I'd take a picture, but it's a mess!</p> <p>I'm going for white! Here it is half done. I don't think I'm going to do anything with the actual fireplace at the moment since it's a rental. Maybe I'll throw a couple of plants in front of it.</p> <p>[attach=4716/15/ns8m13.450x600.image.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-with-this-area#post-2248447 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 21:48:46 +0000 turkeylurkey 2248447@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Or at least get permission from the owners to paint the gold </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-with-this-area#post-2248425 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 21:14:24 +0000 turkeylurkey 2248425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Agree paint it white. Not sure about painting the gold since it's a rental. You may not want to do that. I have a large candle screen in front of mine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-with-this-area#post-2248409 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 20:48:27 +0000 Mrs. Bee 2248409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>would def paint it white. it will make a big difference! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-with-this-area#post-2248384 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 19:52:54 +0000 WinterBee 2248384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@turquoisemama: I agree with PP's, I would paint it white, and the gold black, or just get rid of it all together. To me, candles in the fireplace looks a bit dated. I would add some birch logs, or something fun!<br /> Then add either pillows... or pillar candles around, and add a mantle with some great art or pretties. </p> [attach=6058/15/ns8546.236x293.040afd17cca69b07fa2a6b4c098e4418.jpg] [attach=6058/15/ns8547.195x259.index.jpg] [attach=6058/15/ns8548.500x424.birch_logs1.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-with-this-area#post-2248306 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 18:21:36 +0000 Modern Daisy 2248306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would def check with the landlord before painting anything! I'm actually about to paint my brick fireplace white, I love that look. And if you aren't going to use that fireplace I would buy a really cool decorative screen and/or pillows to put in front of it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-with-this-area#post-2248302 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 18:18:23 +0000 buttermilk 2248302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: yeah great idea! That's what I would do too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-with-this-area#post-2248287 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 18:03:26 +0000 MrsKRB 2248287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You could spray paint the fireplace with this <a href="http://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/specialty/high-heat-spray/" rel="nofollow">http://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/specialty/high-heat-spray/</a><br /> It's what we used and its held up well! I also like the candles idea!</p> <p>Eta- never mind, I just re-read that you won't be using the fireplace :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-with-this-area#post-2248268 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 17:31:46 +0000 Bubbles 2248268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: oh that sounds lovely with the candles, I'd do that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-with-this-area#post-2248232 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 16:50:52 +0000 simplyfelicity 2248232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@turquoisemama: what are the other colors in the room? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-with-this-area#post-2248217 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 16:29:22 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2248217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would paint the brick white, paint the fireplace black, and then take out the screen and put pillar candles (even better, the battery operated ones) inside the fireplace. Then, super cute and bright cushions and pillows on the hearth/bench thing (whatever it's called) ;). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-with-this-area#post-2248211 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 16:18:40 +0000 ladybee 2248211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd paint the brick white and spray paint the fireplace black or dark brown. I think cushions for seating with pillows would be cute!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-with-this-area#post-2248206 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 16:17:10 +0000 turquoisemama 2248206@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't plan on using the fireplace and I hate the color its painted. It's a rental, so nothing too drastic. I definitely want to paint, but how do I cover up the fireplace door? I was thinking of trying to make extra seating by adding cushions perhaps. Thoughts? </p> [attach=4716/15/ns7v4m.450x600.image.jpg] [attach=4716/15/ns7v4n.600x450.image.jpg]