Decorating Around A Red Brick Fireplace

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Decorating around a red brick fireplace.

A simple frame of red bricks around the opening of the firebox draws attention to the fireplace and accentuates its curved shape. The hearth is the area below the fireplace which can be just a small surface area or an elevated area almost like a bench. Grass cloth wallpaper and burlap shades add texture and warmth helping a redbrick fireplace settle into the space. Painting on the other hand is when you completely paint over the brick with an opaque formula.

Whitewashing is a process of painting sheer white paint over a surface like brick to lighten its color. Take a cue from the exposed brick to come up with a style theme. Using my favorite shade of white behr polar bear any. You can buy premade wood fireplace mantels but for the best results have one custom built.

Continue to 4 of 32 below. Larger amounts of blue in a rug and pillows and just a dash of red make for a classic nautical look. The perfectly compliments the red of the brick wall paneling and hardwood floors. The brick base and floor area around the fireplace differentiates it from the basic wood floor and a light color grout also makes the brick stand out.

Notice the stain in the wood fireplace mantel has some red tones in it. Wood furniture close to the darkest tones in the brick also helps. When the first coat of paint dries apply a color wash and then quickly wipe it off with a clean dry towel. The custom inlay tiles are a nice touch and even have a bit of red in there too.

Hang a tapestry on a tall narrow brick wall over a fireplace for a classic medieval or european look. See more ideas about mantle decor fireplace mantle decor fireplace mantle. To make the wash mixture mix one part blue paint and one part white paint with four parts of water. Paint a red brick fireplace a deep shade of matte blue.

With the right tools you can achieve that sought after farmhouse feel complete with shiplap and whitewashed brick. Turning a boring red brick fireplace into a focal point can be inexpensive and easy. Even though it was just your standard issue innocent red brick fireplace to home and design blogger tasha from kaleidoscope living it felt like a sad relic of the 1980s. A richly toned tapestry can be hung from a brick wall using clips especially designed to fit.

Apr 30 2020 ideas for holiday mantles on a red and white washed brick fireplace similar to my own.