Rather than just being kept to the interior of fireplaces, they are coming out onto the surround itself. Speaking of tiles, they are a growing trend in fireplace surrounds. If it really is hideous, paint it the same color as your walls to blend it into the background, but if its more the condition that's letting it down rather than the look, tiles can cover a multitude of sins whether you just redo the backplate or tile over the whole chimney breast.
#Ideas for fireplace update#
If you have inherited a fireplace that doesn't suit your style the easiest way to update it is with paint. There are plenty of creative ways to make a fireplace look nice. This design is more common in more contemporary spaces, with clean lines and modern materials like glass and concrete, but they can sit in homes of any style and era, as this Victorian apartment proves. Go for statement marbleĭouble-sided fireplaces not only add a striking centerpiece, but they are perfect for open-plan living spaces, offering warmth to both rooms but also acting as a divider between the two spaces. The herringbone bricks inside the original box were painted black with firebrick paint to keep a modern aesthetic that ties into the rest of the home.' 3. 'We then covered the structure with American Clay plaster for a warm, minimal, and textural look with an old-world feel. We connected the fireplace up to the 14' ceilings, which united it with the rest of the interior architecture and felt more purposeful.
To our surprise, the shape of the original structure was very clean and simple, and we only had to frame out a few areas to get the form we desired. Instead, we demoed the fireplace back as far as possible. 'We first proposed to tear the whole thing out and start from scratch, but that wasn't in the budget. It is the first thing you see when you enter the home, so we knew it had to be a stunning focal point. The original fireplace was very chunky and had a front made of wood and mirrors that the previous homeowners added. 'This particular fireplace was a bit tricky. 'We used firebrick paint to darken the existing herringbone bricks inside the fireplace which immediately gave the fireplace a modern yet timeless look,' explains Emily. Design: Emily Lauren Interiors)Īustin-based Emily Lauren Interiors has turned this fireplace into a real focal point, contrasting with the minimalist color palette of the rest of the living room with intense, jet black bricks in a stylish herringbone pattern.
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