Built-ins around the ... with open shelving ideas, to cool, compact, and smart solutions, discovers 12 ways to do it, below. 1. Design a Built-In Bookshelf Next to the Fireplace Create a charming ...

Designer Eliot March suggests anchoring seating around a fireplace, as March and White ... so I find that a mix of open shelving with closed cabinets and drawers strikes this perfect balance.

If tile isn’t an option, try painting your fireplace wall all black for a similar high impact look. To balance out the modern ...