What colors to choose for the fireplace and the wall around it?

Reader’s question

“I am going to install a fireplace in my house and I really need your help to choose matching colors for the fireplace and the wall around it. The furniture is dark brown and the curtains are light beige. All walls are white. On one wall I have living room cabinets in black and on the opposite brown/ gold paintings. Could I choose the color of vanilla for the fireplace and for the adjacent walls a chocolate mocha or the opposite? A low wall dividing the kitchen and the living room could be painted red? The space is airy and bright. I would appreciate your help."

Our recommendation

Selecting the color for the fireplace and the wall around it depends on the colors of the other elements in the space and the decorating style as well.

Usually, when it comes to match shades of vanilla and chocolate, the fireplace painted in light shade is perfect accented on dark background.

We suggest to choose chocolate color for the wall and vanilla color for your fireplace.

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Regarding the low wall we suggest three shades of red to choose the one that matches both your kitchen cabinets and the color scheme in your living room.

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