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I've been searching high and low for this answer also....but today I went to a ceramic store and found a combination of wood-like tiles that are similar called Exotica in Chestnut color. By doing a web search I found this link http://www.ceramictileworksmn.com/Exotica . I hope this helps.

You might find this is similar also:
http://www.horizontile.com/viewcollections.php?categoryid=2.

Not sure how the photo is related to your question, a real photo of your hearth would help.

The hearth you describe is raised and sticks out about 1 foot. But every fireplace has a hearth and although some hearths might be flush with the floor, that 1 foot of hearth, even if it's flush with floor, is not useful. The whole wall being brick sounds beautiful. Does the raised hearth expend the entire brick wall? Not sure what the question was? How to arrange furniture in a small rectangle? Here is a photo with a fireplace and 2 sofas (note the hearth, while flush is not used) http://www.houzz.com/photos/34862/New-England-Contemporary-Living-Room-contemporary-living-room-boston Here's another square-type room, cannot see if they have a fireplace http://www.houzz.com/photos/247874/Beverly-Hills-Family-Dwelling-traditional-living-room-los-angeles Another idea for small square http://www.houzz.com/photos/113342/Pool-House---Wine-Cellar-contemporary-living-room-nashville Here's one http://www.houzz.com/photos/44913/Great-Room-contemporary-living-room-toronto Here's one http://www.houzz.com/photos/122386/Edwina-Drummond-Interiors-traditional-family-room-boston Two small chairs by fireplace hearth http://www.houzz.com/photos/342418/Living-room-contemporary-living-room-los-angeles

am i missing something?? Wheres the fireplace?

Thank you for your quick response. The problem is that when you walk in the house, to the left is a closet door, stairs a small narrow space that runs
from the front door to the back door. The living room is right when you walk in. One foot to the right your in the room. Window facing the street, you face the brick wall as you walk in. Frankly.....I don't really think any artwork looks good on the brick. Wish I could take some pics but that's beyond me. Perhaps I can get someone to help me with that.

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It seems like you have several concerns with your house. Your LR is right off entry and the entry has stairs and a long hall to the back and the brick wall is difficult. I've never had a brick wall, and to me it seems like it would be a wonderful thing. Depending on the style of your fireplace, something over the fireplace sounds good. This shows a bedroom, but this large round art would look nice over almost any fireplace, b/c fireplaces are usually square / rectangle http://www.houzz.com/photos/22093/West-Chelsea-Loft-modern-bedroom-new-york I think you have to go large with a brick wall. If you imagine the sofa is a fireplace, this art is gorgeous. I think you cannot arrange small items on the brick, you'll have to look for one large item http://www.houzz.com/photos/83356/Home-Nest-eclectic-family-room-new-york Here's a watercolor that would look nice over some fireplaces http://www.houzz.com/photos/98106/Bridlepath-Interior-contemporary-living-room-austin If you like textiles, a rug or tapestry or quilt over the fireplace would look nice, see also in the back this lovely large urn that would good on the hearth. http://www.houzz.com/photos/69616/West-Chelsea-Loft-eclectic-entry-other-metros These 4 mirrors are nice, but note: I think the mirrors *or* the art is enough, not both, choose one large thing for the brick over the fireplace and see if you like that http://www.houzz.com/photos/83353/Home-Nest-traditional-dining-room-new-york
Small entrys can be improved by having an interesting ceiling fixture in a style that matches the rest of your home. Or by drawing attention to the upstairs landing with art . This makes the entry seem more spacious b/c the eye is drawn up to another area. A nice rug on the entry floor can define the space as separate from the living room, too. The long hall can be treated as an art gallery wall with art / family photos / mirrors along the way. Another thought is to paint the back door either a vibrant color or black, so it

continued Another thought is to paint the back door either a vibrant color or black, so it looks interesting from the entry.

hi, the color of the walls is white with very gentel of grey

thank you. I have light greyish tiles and am looking for a wall color to match

thses are porcelain tiles, made in italy

WOW it looks like hardwood! Love it.

I've been searching high and low to know which Italian company makes this tile....luckily today I went to a ceramic store and found a combination of wood-like tiles that are similar called Exotica in Chestnut color. By doing a web search I found this link http://www.ceramictileworksmn.com/Exotica . You might also appreciate this link: http://www.horizontile.com/viewcollections.php?categoryid=2 . I hope this helps.

You can get more images of this project by clicking "More info" under the photo. Here's a direct link, too: http://www.houzz.com/projects/4708/an-urban-penthouse

This looks to me like Room & Board's Slim C-Table:

http://www.roomandboard.com/rnb/product/detail.do?productGroup=3194&catalog=filter&menuCatalog=room&menuSubcategory=201154

Here are a few other similar options in a C shape:

http://www.cb2.com/accent-tables/furniture/gear-c-table/f5618

http://www.westelm.com/products/framed-side-table-f999/?pkey=ccoffee-side-tables

West Elm has this table for 120.00, I have it and like it lots. http://www.westelm.com/products/framed-side-table-f999/?pkey=ccoffee-side-tables