# How to Make a River Rock Fireplace Look More Modern
If you have a river-rock fireplace at home, you may want to change it so it looks more modern. There are some simple cosmetic changes you can make, but transforming an earthy, rustic fireplace into a sleeker, more modern space largely depends on accessories you use. Set your budget before you begin.
Things You'll Need
- Tarp
- White paint
- Paint stick
- Paintbrush
- Mirrored fireplace screen
- Hurricane glasses
- Seashells
- Pillar candles
Instructions
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Spread a tarp around the fireplace.
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Stir the white paint with a paint stick.
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Paint the entire fireplace white. Allow the paint to dry for 48 hours. Paint the fireplace a second time.
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Place a mirrored fireplace screen in front of the fireplace.
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Fill hurricane glasses with a variety of seashells and place the glasses on the fireplace mantle.
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Nestle pillar candles of different sizes on the mantle between the hurricane glasses.
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