Ideas to Redo Red Brick Fireplaces

Complete Rebuild

• A complete fireplace rebuild option is not for everyone. It is costly and messy, but if you have the money, you can design your dream fireplace. Begin by hiring a mason to disassemble the old standing fireplace. This will allow you to redesign a fireplace with different natural stone, bricks, veneers, and even built-in cabinetry.

DIY

• A do-it-yourself remodel is an economical approach to remodeling your old red brick fireplace. Numerous DIY paint kits are available. Go for a sandy beige color, which will give the old fireplace a more contemporary look with a classic twist. Lighter hues will also be more friendly to the overall look of the room, and will give the room a more open, spacious feel.

Paint It White

• The color white is classic and can easily be painted without breaking the budget. When painting the fireplace white, consider the overall fireplace design. For example, consider the hearth of the fireplace, or any other material that might be found in the design. White goes with just about anything, but it might be too much if you paint the entire structure white. So, paint the bricks white, then look at the hues found in the other materials and go with a natural dark color, such as gray or earthy brown, to complement the white brick.