17. Symmetrical Twin Shelves Fireplace Frame
What This Idea Means
Framing an unused non-working fireplace or a faux mantel piece with twin vertical bookcases creates classic balance, turning a flat wall into a grand library feature.
How to Make It
- Centerpiece: Set up a decorative faux fireplace mantel against a central flat wall.
- Flanking Shelves: Position two identical tall, narrow bookcase towers flush against both the left and right sides of the mantel frame.
- Hearth Seating: Fill the empty interior fireplace hearth with stacked books or glowing pillar candles, and place a cozy chair directly in front.
Tips & Variations
- Faux Candle Glow: Arrange varying heights of battery LED pillar candles inside the non-working hearth for ambient firelight.
- Symmetrical Decor: Mirror decorative objects (like matching vase sets or globes) across the top shelves of both towers.