What can I inexpensively do to this fireplace area in an apartment?
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Only thing I could see would be a mantel, maybe use some of that styrofoam beam stuff and double-sided tape for a removable look.
Maybe add some moulding around the fireplace opening. You can get MDF moulding and attach it with 3M picture tape.
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Are you renting the apartment, or are you the owner who is renting it out to someone else?
Renting
Love that clock! You can get a thick floating shelf to sub as a mantle. It would be easy to remove and repair when you moved.
There's a lot you can do, faux mantle shelf, or buy a decorative fireplace screen - I had one, it was gorgeous and I sold it before I moved. You could combine the two for a really stunning focal point.
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