Fireplace
Paint a brick surround. Painting brick is certainly controversial, but if you have no love for your brick fireplace — particularly if it overwhelms your space or the brick is an unattractive hue — painting it can be the simplest way to give your fireplace a fresh look. Before beginning, make sure the brick and mortar are in good shape and make repairs if needed. When it comes time to paint, give the brick a good cleaning, and use only primer and paint designed for masonry.What You Need to Know Before Painting Brick | Find professional painters near you
Replace the screen. If your fireplace doesn’t have a screen or the screen is dated, broken or rusty, making this one swap can really freshen up your fireplace. Look for a new fireplace screen that coordinates with your decorating style (modern, rustic, craftsman, etc.) for a cohesive look.Add a shelf mantel. If your fireplace doesn’t already have a shelf, consider adding one. A shelf mantel, either floating like the one shown here or set atop corbels, adds architectural interest and provides a place to display favorite artwork and pottery.
After. Knowing the owners’ liking for geometrics and their color preferences, and with the coffee table in mind too, Knox picked the statement wallpaper and wanted to use it all round the room. The suggestion met some initial reluctance, but the owners put their faith in the designer. “I didn’t want the ceiling to appear too high, so a horizontal design was perfect,” Knox says. A touch of glamour was a must as well, and the gold detailing in the paper fits the bill. The gold also ties in with the coffee table.Wallpaper: Lines, Ferm Living
Major TransformationsAdd built-in bookshelves or a custom mantel. Who doesn’t dream of curling up by the fire with a good book? Make the fantasy come to life with built-in shelving to surround your fireplace. This project can be modified to suit a range of budgets and styles, from basic built-ins crafted by a contractor to deluxe custom millwork designed to your exact specifications.8 Ways to Frame Your Fireplace With Shelves
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