So i decided why not procrastinate packing a bit longer and spray paint a brass fireplace.
Gold fireplace surround.
Then i covered the fireplace surround with them as well.
Masonry fireplaces don t have a gap to cover but a surround can still be used for decoration.
This is by far the most time consuming part.
I had just refinished the floors plus i was planning to paint the walls later so i covered my entire living room floor with plastic dropcloths.
Clean the fireplace surround with a damp cloth and be sure it s dry before applying the enamel.
A painted fireplace brass trim.
The concrete fireplace surround brings a contemporary vibe into this loft and brings the focal point to the center of the room.
Your fireplace surround is the rare instance where the color possibilities are nearly endless.
It brightened up the entire living room and made everything look better but it also accentuated the dated brass fireplace surround.
Here is a quick video of me spraying the fireplace brass for all you visual learners.
Couldnt put in a real fireplace in the dining room so i bought a combo wooden firepace surround with electric stove with faux flames hung an antigue mirror over it and added the golden screen so no one knows the whole thing is electric.
And there you go.
Pearl mantels berkley 62 in w x 52 in h white classic fireplace surround.
How to update a fireplace surround.
We can remain friends.
Stacked porcelain tiles give the look of lagos azul while adding terrific texture in a natural neutral hue.
So much more 2016.
W and 40 6 in.
And if you want to learn how i painted the fireplace tile to cream check out the next post here.
A fireplace surround is the metal frame around the fireplace opening.
Pearl mantels savannah 60 in w x 9 in h x 9 in d taos pine transitional fireplace mantel.
The ashley ashfsmk w is a solid pine wood the ashley ashfsmk w is a solid pine wood mantel with a smooth white finish.
Choose from traditional whites blacks and greys neutral colors of natural stone or bold hues of blues greens and reds.
On fireplace inserts the surrounds hide the gap between the insert and the edge of the fireplace.
The end result looked like this.
So right before we headed to haiti rather than packing and prepping i decided to paint the paneling in in our living room.
Tall mantel is a perfect blend of modern design and classic styles.
Eventually we d love to replace this wood burning.
I found that using the foam brush was the easiest to apply.
And look at that.
This leaves the pops of color to the accent pillows and other.