15 Ways to Update the Fireplace You Can't Stand to Look at Anymore
Stop living unhappily with a fireplace you don’t love.
Create joint compound faux bricks
Slap joint compound onto your fireplace to add some character to it with three-dimensional faux bricks. Get tutorial here
Stick marble contact paper to it
Cover your brick fireplace in marble contact paper for an easy and inexpensive way to brighten and elevate your space. Get tutorial here
Whitewash your brick fireplace
Update your space by whitewashing your fireplace for a brighter feel in your home. Get tutorial here
Replace your ugly corbels
Transform your fireplace from creepy to classy by replacing your corbels and painting the whole area white. Get tutorial here
Build an faux farmhouse mantel
Create a cozy farmhouse atmosphere by adding a faux fireplace mantel to your space. Get tutorial here
Paint it a bold color
Add a pop of color to your space by painting your walls a bold color and applying patterned vinyl tiles to your fireplace. Get tutorial here
Sand it for a chippy look
Give your fireplace a chippy farmhouse look by sanding over your textured paint. Get tutorial here
Create a faux concrete fireplace
Achieve a realistic concrete look on your wall using Venetian plaster to add an industrial, modern vibe to your home. Get tutorial here
Install a rustic shiplap accent wall
Put up plywood strips on your wall to make an accent wall that'll add some rustic texture to your space. Get tutorial here
Build a stunning stone fireplace
Transform a blank wall in your home into a stunning stone fireplace. Get tutorial here
Surround it with beautiful stone
Revamp your fireplace by surrounding it with beautiful stone, turning it into the focal point of your living room. Get tutorial here
Assemble a vintage mantel
Make a faux fireplace mantel surround with a beautiful chippy, vintage look that you’ll absolutely love. Get tutorial here
Apply wood tile stickers to it
Stick faux wood tiles to your fireplace to transform it in just one hour. Get tutorial here
Create a faux stacked log insert
Glue wood slices onto a foam board, and place it in front of your fireplace to give an illusion of stacked logs. Get tutorial here