Decorating Around A Red Brick Fireplace

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Decorating around a red brick fireplace.

Whitewashing is a process of painting sheer white paint over a surface like brick to lighten its color. A richly toned tapestry can be hung from a brick wall using clips especially designed to fit. Neutrals with texture blue and red. Painting on the other hand is when you completely paint over the brick with an opaque formula.

The brick base and floor area around the fireplace differentiates it from the basic wood floor and a light color grout also makes the brick stand out. To make the wash mixture mix one part blue paint and one part white paint with four parts of water. With the right tools you can achieve that sought after farmhouse feel complete with shiplap and whitewashed brick. A simple frame of red bricks around the opening of the firebox draws attention to the fireplace and accentuates its curved shape.

Even though it was just your standard issue innocent red brick fireplace to home and design blogger tasha from kaleidoscope living it felt like a sad relic of the 1980s. The hearth is the area below the fireplace which can be just a small surface area or an elevated area almost like a bench. Apr 30 2020 ideas for holiday mantles on a red and white washed brick fireplace similar to my own. Using my favorite shade of white behr polar bear any.

When the first coat of paint dries apply a color wash and then quickly wipe it off with a clean dry towel. See more ideas about mantle decor fireplace mantle decor fireplace mantle. Notice the stain in the wood fireplace mantel has some red tones in it. Paint a red brick fireplace a deep shade of matte blue.

Larger amounts of blue in a rug and pillows and just a dash of red make for a classic nautical look. The custom inlay tiles are a nice touch and even have a bit of red in there too. Grass cloth wallpaper and burlap shades add texture and warmth helping a redbrick fireplace settle into the space. Hang a tapestry on a tall narrow brick wall over a fireplace for a classic medieval or european look.

Wood furniture close to the darkest tones in the brick also helps. Decorating around a brick fireplace doesn t have to be difficult however as long as you create a basic style theme for the room. You can buy premade wood fireplace mantels but for the best results have one custom built. Plus other mantle ideas that i might try in my home.

Take a cue from the exposed brick to come up with a style theme.