How can I change the outdated look of my brick fireplace?
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Paint them or white wash them
Try installing shiplap or tongue and groove pine paneling horizonally. Then paint or stain it in your choice of color.
If you don't want to paint the brick, paint the grout. My Mom painted her grout black. It definitely looked better and gave it a wow factor. Please post pics when you've completed it, whatever you decide to do.
Maybe just change out the mantel to give it a fresh updated look.
Your only options for change is to whitewash them or cover them with shiplap pieces as suggested above. What little we can see from your photo, it looks like your room is quite dark with the brick and I can see your fine molding at the ceiling...to brighten up a bit paint the ceiling brown molding white and do a whitewash on your bricks...also your mantel needs to be lighter as well. Lots of videos on the internet how to do those bricks and mantel not hard just paint..it will make a great difference in that dark room.
check out our fireplace make over... it was not expensive.. and just sheetrock
http://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/fireplaces-mantels/revamp-an-ugly-brick-fireplace-no-paint-21776565
Revamp an Ugly Brick Fireplace No Paint
Whitewashing is an inexpensive way to completely change the look of the brick. It is an easy project that could be done in a few hours!
http://www.littlebylittlefarmhouse.com/how-to-whitewash-a-fireplace/
I don't think that it's the fireplace that needs updating (I LIKE the brick texture and color!) but the accessories that you have decorating it that can look dated. Your choice of mantle accessories should be in keeping with the color and texture of the brick) I would look at some decor magazines or store catalogs for ideas. Keep it simple and use only a couple of carefully selected pieces for a modern look on the mantle.
Thanks to everyone!