Looking for fireplace remodel ideas to make yours a more interesting focal point? Whether you’re desperately wanting to give your outdated fireplace a facelift, you’re just ready to change things up or you’re trying to personalize a new home, here are some ideas for how to update a fireplace on a budget.
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1. Add a touch of paint.
Gone are the days of design elements such as bold and bright red fireplaces and natural, oak-colored wall paneling and trim. What has taken their places? Light, cool, crisp paint colors, such as those in the white and gray families. Yep, painting — and even whitewashing — your fireplace brick is all the rage (just don’t tell your grandmother what you’re up to).
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2. Turn your brick to stone.
Tired of looking at the dingy, old brick eyesore smack dab in the middle of your living room? Here’s an idea for how to update a brick fireplace on a budget: Forget about brick altogether! Instead, create an all-new focal point made of beautiful — and inexpensive — stone. Anna Moseley, from Ask Anna, has all the details for this easy and affordable stone solution.
3. Add a mantel.
If you’re wondering how to update a fireplace mantel — or even include one, in the first place — we’ve found the perfect project. What’s more, it will cost you less than $35. Mysha at Remington Avenue has all the details about this easy DIY fireplace mantel.
