Fireplace redo ideas

Looking to design a stone fireplace? I'm sharing the details of our stone veneer fireplace and the design decisions to think about when planning your own!

I’ve received several emails lately inquiring about painting the brass exterior surround of a fireplace. My response has always been to try a brand of high temperature specialty paint. I’ve passed this product several times in the paint aisle at Home Depot and Lowes. Over ...

Here we are. 2009 is almost a memory now, and oh, what memories we will all have of the past year. What a ride! Since we all know the past year has been a challenging one, I thought I would take a few minutes to reflect on my lessons of 2009. As many of you know, I have been in business since 1978. First as The Wedding Belle, and for the past seven years both as Perfect Home, and my seasonal store, Perfect Prom. I have seen lean years and lush years, but never had a year where I learned as…

Don't miss out! Follow DIYcozyHome.com on Facebook and bring more love and life into your home.If you live in an older home you most likely have a dated fireplace that you wish you could update. Red bricks and brass were the norm 30 years ago about now a days most people prefer a clean white look with neutral colors.Check out this amazing before and after plus tons of photos and tips to help you tackle your own fireplace makeover.Enjoy! Here's the link to view...InMyOwnStyle.com - DIY…

Happy Monday everyone, hope you had a lovely Easter weekend! We managed to squeeze in an egg hunt just before it started to rain, and Matt grilled seasoned lamb chops for dinner under the umbrella, but because of the raindrops it was nice quiet day for us. Today is a rare Monday ‘Best of the Blo ...

love the idea of getting different size candles, painting them certain colors, and putting them on the mantle

Have you been wanting to do stonework but can't afford the high cost of real stone? Check out my fireplace surround makeover using Air Stone!

The weekend before Easter, I helped my friend Nanci with her fireplace makeover. She had purchased the color themed matte finished paint kit in Twilight Taupe. I really wanted to make sure that she knew this was simple to do and you have to complete each step in order to get the desired affect she was aiming for. She was in panic mode, she had guests coming in from out of town and she wanted a whole new look to her fireplace. Well, after a few hours of work, here is the before and after…

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I painted the fireplace brick with an amazing matte finished paint kit and it took me less than a day. The truly amazing part is that it doesn’t look painted – it looks like completely new bricks – just like the DVD said. Our floors are covered in Berber carpet and porcelain tile, and now the fireplace blends right in instead of sticking out like the red brick sore thumb it used to be. The creators of the paint kit have done a great job coming up with just the right combination of colors and…

Fireplace Redo with back painted bookcases and crown molding. Before and After

Unique wall designs are within reach with Norwich Dakota panels. Available in a variety of realistic finishes, all with the striking look of real stone.

Have an ugly painted fireplace? You can fix it, try Restoring a painted stone fireplace!