How should I redo my fireplace?
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Lynn
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Hello! We are redoing our home. We just painted the walls navy (as seen in picture), but now I need to figure out what to do with the fireplace. It was inherited with the house and is painted brown and the inset and bottom step are light cream colored marble. The mantle is wood so I’m not sure why it was painted this way, but I HATE it! The other walls are Greige. Any ideas on how I can remake this would be so appreciated!
I would paint this white. You can check out what I did with my big brown fireplace for some inspiration. http://celebrateanddecorate.com/what-i-did-with-the-big-brown-elephant/
I would paint it white to make your walls pop. It would be stunning, or an eggshell. I just painted my walls navy and I have a white fireplace and I am loving it. Looks like you have gold accents, if so,
keep those and put some gold candlesticks on the mantel.
it's a shame someone painted that beautiful wood on the your fireplace here are some ideas for updates the white marble may be just cultured marble so I am giving you some painting ideas for that as well
https://www.hgtv.com/remodel/interior-remodel/ways-to-refresh-your-fireplace-on-any-budget-pictures
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RzpjUTWlkg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp2W_jtcvFQ
Hi, Lynn
I'd strip off the existing brown, prime, then faux paint to match the stone. It would give the appearance of a marble surround, which would provide a nice contrast with your navy wall. The grey nuances would further add to any pewter or similarly colored items you may place atop the shelf.
I would paint the wood white! Then if possible can you replace the tile with new tile or find another product that can go over it.
Looks great to me. Brown, blue, and grey are a great combo. Other than that, I would strip the wood and stain it so you can see the woodgrain, and pick up a Middle Eastern rug with red, blue in it.
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