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Shelves on living room wall
loopyloouk
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Hi all,
i have a flat wall fireplace (no alcoves) does anyone have shelves on these walls?
just wondering if it will look odd if put shelves up either side of the fireplace as there is no alcove.
your opinion is greatly received:j
i have a flat wall fireplace (no alcoves) does anyone have shelves on these walls?
just wondering if it will look odd if put shelves up either side of the fireplace as there is no alcove.
your opinion is greatly received:j
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I think it could look odd - and be a bit of a hazard with the corners sticking out. Slim floor standing units would look better IMO.
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Is it a functioning fireplace (ie an external chimney) or a fireplace effect fireplace?
If its effect or unused and you're desperate to have alcoves then move it forward 8" or so (deep enough for most bookshelves) on a false chimney breast (studding and plasterboard).
If a functioning one, then you could still make a false chimney breast, but some serious thought would have to be given to heat / fire proofing.0
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