By painting the fireplace mantle (the shelf on top and the exterior that runs either side down to the floor) you can create a real focus for your room and give it a new dose of personality.

‘Sleek, simple mantels and flush-mounted fireplaces that blend seamlessly with the wall ... ‘One of the best living room paint ideas, a painted fire surround is a wonderful way to create interesting ...

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If you want to change up your fireplace's brick mantle but don't want to paint over the brick, take a cue from this simple, ...

If your fireplace wall is ... Here, the combination of paint, wood, and brick help strike the perfect balance between rustic and modern. The brick is continued to the floor while the reclaimed wood ...

One of the hottest home improvements right now is upgrading or installing new gas fireplaces. Most newly installed fireplaces have on thing in common: they require a mantel to suit the fireplace.

For more ideas sure to ignite the imagination ... It’s really quite brilliant,” Godbold says. To give your fireplace additional depth, try painting your mantel’s facing in a complementary ...