White Fireplace Conversion
14 Aug
I used to think painting brick was a sin but I think I’ve changed my mind on that. Before we moved out of our house in Los Angeles, I stared for months at our living room and something just seemed off. I couldn’t quite put my finger on it.
At first I thought it was the green paint my husband and I loved and painted on the walls when we first moved in. The room just appeared old fashioned and something wasn’t meshing with our furniture and decor.
Then after seeing this white fireplace, I realized the orange-red brick was throwing everything off.
It is now white and lovely!
By the way, the white looking specks inside the fireplace aren’t paint. It doesn’t appear well in the picture but it is a candle stand with white candles.
This project was one of the easiest and quick fixes I have tackled in a while. It just took a little bit of white paint and a little bit of my time. 10 minutes to paint the first coat and another 10 minutes for the second coat. Since I already had leftover paint, the cost was $0.
What do you think? Do you like? Would you paint brick?
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My fireplace is the exact same way. It’s just throwing the room off. I painted the mantel white a long time ago and I was fine with that. I’m just scared to paint the bricks. Should I go for it?
The way I figured it, what was the worst that could happen? If we ever try to sell our house in the future, I doubt someone is going to refuse to buy it because they are appalled that few bricks are painted white. Amanda, I think you should totally go for it!! It looks so much better white! Clean, modern and matches the colors in the room
If you paint it, send us before and after pictures because we would love to see the transformation.
I love the white painted brick. We did the same thing with ours. Looks fantastic.
Ruth
Wow, what a gorgeous transformation! Impressive!
By the way, I am hosting my first link party, and would love to have you link this up to it–
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it looks so much better more cohesive, and just cleaner!
i really like the lighter side of this in your living room…looks great!
Much Better!!!! Looks fantastic.
It looks great . I have heard a lot of people opposed to painting brick but you’re an example how paint makes a huge difference.
I love it! Great job!
Nice fix. The fireplace looks great. I don’t think I would of had the nerve to do that. I would have worried It would look bad. Now that I saw yours I think it would be great. New follower from the Creative Bloggers hop. Hope you stop over for a visit.
Really appreciate you linking up this fantastic post at the Creative Bloggers’ Party & Hop. Hope you’ll continually share your creativity with us at the weekly party
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Just featured this today here and pinned on my Pinterest. Thanks for sharing at the Creative Bloggers’ Party & Hop 
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Your fireplace looks wonderful. My husband was finally convincedd about 4 years ago that painting just might help our ugly fireplace. Now, we both love it. Isn’t it fun to see a change you caused? Thanks for sharing your change, because think how many people are quietly longing to change their own and afraid! I’m a follower and thrilled to see your blog post.
Helen of Helen’s Decor