White Rooms after Labor Day
Wearing white after Labor Day may be a faux pas in the fashion world but it’s a versatile shade that affords homeowners endless design options in the world of home design. Adding a fireplace in any shade of white can add a timeless and gorgeous touch to any room.
Light Colored Fireplaces
Light color fireplaces both warm and brighten a room while emphasizing the shape and design of the hearth and serving as the perfect complement to your decor, regardless of its size. Consider this Old World Stoneworks custom Berkley cast stone fireplace mantel with an extended overmantel. While the overmantel 09 compliments the main focal point, the fireplace, it also draws your eyes up towards the beautiful high ceilings. The cream Berkley cast stone fireplace mantel blends seamlessly into the home’s traditional design and was the perfect choice for this room.
OWS Berkley Cast Stone Fireplace Mantel
From providing architectural presence in an all-white room to contrasting with your rooms design elements, a light fireplace can be the perfect timeless edition to your home. For example, this Avalon Cast Stone Fireplace mantel featured in Architectural Digest is the perfect example of how a light fireplace can blend seamlessly into a room. Its mantel mimics the curves of the piano and the chandelier while it’s overmantel complements the rectangular design of the windows.
OWS Avalon Cast Stone Fireplace Mantel
The versatility of white comes in the fact that it can still provide the same impact in a variety of shades. Highlight subtle contrasts with warm grey undertones and add a stark color contrast, like the turquoise blue in the room below provides. The OWS Amhurst cast stone mantel’s contrast with the subtle pastel like colors and the bright blue brings the sleek palette to life. A light fireplace can create visual interest and an eclectic look at the same time.
OWS Amhurst Cast Stone Fireplace Mantel
A light fireplace adds a simple, clean slate to any room while it’s structural designs keeps it on par with your design and style. How do you design with white in your home? Need design inspiration? Consult us at Old World Stoneworks or request our free full-color catalog for more ideas.