My easy red brick fireplace makeover!
Want to see how I updated my ugly red brick fireplace in a few simple steps?
Paint is always the best bang for your buck. So...I primed and painted over the 1980's brick using a special masonry paint. Below is a painting progress photo...
step 1
To add some rustic warmth to all of the white going on in my living room, I built a DIY wood beam mantel. This gave the space a modern farmhouse vibe...
step 2
Because the brass fireplace surround screamed 1986, I decided to entirely remove it from the fireplace. I could have spray painted it as well.
Step 3
To create a captivating focal point, I mounted my TV to the brick and hid the wires. I then was able to display art on my smart TV (without having to buy an expensive frame television,
Step 4