Ask Thom: How to Make My Mantel Pop?

Callie's Living Room

Thom Filicia

I love this chocolate brown wall color, but my corner fireplace mantel is brown wood, and it disappears. I know I could paint the mantel, but I really don't want to paint it white (the color of my moldings). Got any suggestions?
—Callie

Keep reading to see Thom's answer!

It would be really pretty to paint the mantel a darker color, like a really handsome black. Yes, a black light-gloss finish would be perfect. It would make the fireplace pop from the brown and connect with the firebox.

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1 Comment

  • Elette Maxwell Mon, Jul 6, 2009, 12:49 PM

    1. Hi Thom, Love your show! I have a issue with a rental property in which I love but yet hate. It has several rooms. The owner has given me permission decorate as long as I promise to improve. My main issue the color, it has open concept but this kitchen is not attractive at all. The stove is right at the entrance of the the kitchen without a wall being their. Yes, No WALL the cabinets are new and old bad combination.What Can I do to make this kitchen look like a kitchen not just a hot mess? Help Sincerely Elette

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