The Awkward Wall: Everything to Know

Not every fireplace lands on a clean flat wall of a nice flat wall. A good number tuck at forty-five degrees, or else they share a wall with a doorway. Such situations needn't be a lost cause — they're really a chance to get creative. Angled framing setups often turn that spot feel intentional. What works comes down to designing for the angle, rather than fighting it.

As a leading provider of gas fireplaces, we make designing tricky hearths a pleasure. This overview covers awkward walls. fireplace with stone surround

Designing for the Angle

An angled fireplace works once the design owns the geometry. A mantel and facing designed for the angle often look more dynamic versus a standard arrangement. mantel for gas fireplace A corner-cut mantel for gas fireplace resolves the two walls together. Natural stone absorbs complex geometry gracefully.

If you're working with an unusual wall, the right design creates an intentional result.

Tackle the Tricky Wall

Looking to plan an off-center surround? Be it modern or traditional, the right team make it easy to make it intentional.

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