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Help! Advice needed for fireplace tile.

Steph Creen
l'anno scorso

Hi everyone. I am in the process of updating the tile on our fireplace. We recently updated our kitchen and repainted the interior. Our living room and kitchen are open concept so they need to complement each other. I've been looking at tiles for months and am not sure if I should go with a herringbone pattern or hexagon. I think both could work, but I'm worried that a hexagon pattern on the fireplace might look dated in a few years. I haven't found too many photos out there. I'm curious what your thoughts are on these three tiles or if you have any other suggestions. I appreciate your help.


Photos below of the kitchen, current fireplace, and potential tile options.






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  • PRO
    Beth H. :
    l'anno scorso
    Ultima modifica: l'anno scorso

    (I'm posting a ton of photos and ideas since you have a lot of potential for that fireplace design)

    The marble really won't go out of style. it's a little safe though.

    basically would look like this (but without the hearth)


    do you like this? Do you have any plans on switching out that area rug and all the brown/tan? the marble is rather cool, and your other elements lean toward the warmer side. You could choose a Calacatta marble instead of that carrara.

    Shown here in a subway tile format. see the warmer gold tone? I love this reclaimed beam mantel.


    (I still think a new rug would benefit this area greatly!)

    heres the sample you have showing the 1x4" herringbone. (my first pic is a 1x2 or 1x3 size)


    diff ways to tile that and the hearth. I'd go even w/the hearth width and get one of those reclaimed beams


    I'm kind of digging this look too. (and the very last picture) ignore the raised hearth.


    you could do this in a glazed ceramic mini brick tile, or even your marble. but I would carry the wood mantel (thicker) from side to side. lover how it's styled too

    you could try something like this, add a nice white hearth inset in the floor, and do a different rug and artwork. this mantel is a bit more modern looking. tile is a warm gray subway (2x10 is good)


    I like the black a lot more. gives it some contrast and look nice w/your white and other tones.


    it's a black marble (Nero Marquina in a chevron)

    love this look, especially w/the black and white artwork, black/white rug


    updated look,,,,, remove the more traditional white mantel surround, pick a tile (I did a 2x8 darker blue/gray in a herringbone layou) and top w/a thick wood beam mantel. bring in a nice tall potted snake plant, a basket w/wood, diff art.


    black and white, updated mantel surround (see more on this below) and some vertical shiplap going up to your ceiling. style the hearth area, maybe some new art. (i'd get a new area rug too. you have a TON of brown going on in that room)


    have you thought about bringing out the tile onto the floor for a hearth? you could weave it into the wood flooring for a nice effect

    Or, get a solid piece of marble for the hearth. you can find remnants all over the place. this tile is an elongated hex in a soft blue/gray.


    same shape in the marble with solid marble hearth, more modern mantel surround, and a vertical tongue and groove up to the ceiling


    for a classic, timeless look, what if you got solid pieces of the marble or stone and did it like this?

    you could update the entire surround by redoing the mantel to something like this. the stone surround could be a brush granite, or basalt, soapstone, slate,,,, this will always look good.

    basalt is a good choice, or something like this honed black granite. look for scraps and remnants at stoneyards or fabricators shops.



    On the portion above the mantel, (if keeping the white one you have) I'd like to see some board and batten trim work for a more finished look. not the best pic, but see how they did the trim piece all the way up to the ceiling? maybe some sconces on either side too. I really like the tile.


    or, look at this vertical darker wood panels. if keeping your brown, this would look nice



    I really like the Zellige tile. I'd redo the entire thing in this tile, swap out the traditional mantel for a nice wood beam mantel.


    comes in all colors too. I love how this tile looks. shown in the 4x4. comes in a 2x6 and a hex too


    another idea, (you could take it up to the ceiling.)


    I love the solid black inset hearth, the tile, the gorgeous wood beam mantel AND the way it's styled. do the sconce overhead like this. you have the perfect corner fireplace for this design)

    Corner fireplace decor ideas and layout for furniture




    check out this one. lighter furniture (notice the dark floor) and look at the fireplace. this is a skim coat overlay.


    this would look really nice w/your kitchen. has the warmer tones to work w/the grays/whites, a lot of texture, and the fireplace surround is more updated. new rug, round wood table, leather chair.

    I'd really look into something like this. (and, even if you chose the marble tile, you could still do this look. )

    Commenti (13)

    • PRO
      Jarret Yoshida Design
      l'anno scorso

      Hi,


      A couple of thoughts…I don’t think the hex will really age in a few years. That being said I think the herringbone may, in my opinion, be the way to go for a couple of reasons. The length of the tile lends itself to the width of the fireplace. Also, though it is subtle, the size of the tile in the herringbone (though not the same size it is a length and width idea) ties into the tile in the backsplash in the kitchen. You have a beautiful marble tile pattern in the kitchen and this will tie into and compliment that. I pesonally for these two reasons would go with the herringbone pattern.


      Hoping this helps.


      Best,

      Jarret Yoshida


      https://jarretyoshida.com/

      Steph Creen ha ringraziato Jarret Yoshida Design
    • cate erickson
      l'anno scorso

      I like the herringbone. I think it will really modernize the fireplace without being to busy. The hexagon looks similar to what is there now which makes the fireplace look a little stubby rather then enlongated. Love the tile colors!

    • Lyn Nielson
      l'anno scorso

      gray looks like you've settled on gray walls, forever.

      I'd find a white with texture... timeless

    • Steph Creen
      Autore originale
      l'anno scorso

      Thank you, @Jarret Yoshida Design. I appreciate the insight.

    • Steph Creen
      Autore originale
      l'anno scorso
      Ultima modifica: l'anno scorso

      Thanks @cate erickson I definitely don't want it to be too busy or blah. I was hesitating with the size of the herringbone (it's 1x3), but I just don't love the smaller sizes for the space.

    • la_la Girl
      l'anno scorso

      for a classic, timeless look, what if you got solid pieces of the marble or stone and did it like this?


      I agree with Beth if you can do slabs instead of tile I think it will age so much better

      Steph Creen ha ringraziato la_la Girl
    • cate erickson
      l'anno scorso

      @Steph Creen I like the size you picked. Any larger and the pattern is going to have to cut off to much. My sister in law has this same size and it looks phenomenal.

      Steph Creen ha ringraziato cate erickson
    • Wildcat Blue
      l'anno scorso

      If I had to chose between the two you are considering I would choose the herringbone pattern. Herringbone marble is always classic and timeless. Good luck!

      Steph Creen ha ringraziato Wildcat Blue
    • Steph Creen
      Autore originale
      l'anno scorso

      @Beth H. :These are some really great ideas, and I appreciate you taking the time to add visuals; it really helps. I have actually looked into some of these options, but it all comes down to price, unfortunately. That beautiful elongated hex is $60/sq ft., so not within my budget... but that was definitely my first choice. The kitchen backsplash is Bedrosian Chloe and I initially looked into doing 4x4 tiles of something similar on the fireplace, but I think it may look too similar. I'm actually in the process of ripping out the backsplash due to a poor installation, and will probably use a warm gray grout this time instead of bright white so it doesn't look so stark. Thanks again for the suggestions!

    • PRO
      Beth H. :
      l'anno scorso
      Ultima modifica: l'anno scorso

      $60? then you're looking at the wrong place. You can find those hex tiles for 1/3rd that price.

      try Tilebar

      https://www.tilebar.com/manchester-hexagon-dew-4x8-ceramic-tile.html

      or Ivy Hill over on Wayfair.

      https://www.wayfair.com/keyword.php

      here too

      https://www.build.com/product/summary/1619167

      https://www.houzz.com/products/atlanta-elongated-3d-hexagon-mosaic-tiles-white-1-sq-ft-prvw-vr~142837679





      https://www.rockypointtile.com/collections/entire-tile-collection/products/atlanta-elongated-3d-hexagon-mosaic-tiles-dark-gray?variant=28206184431715

    • Steph Creen
      Autore originale
      l'anno scorso

      I know. Those specific elongated hex tiles are from Tile America. Haven’t had much luck finding the same look elsewhere.

    • PRO
      Beth H. :
      l'anno scorso
      Ultima modifica: l'anno scorso

      I edited my comment and added 4 links for you.

      Steph Creen ha ringraziato Beth H. :
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