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Decorating around a red brick fireplace.
Turning a boring red brick fireplace into a focal point can be inexpensive and easy.
A simple frame of red bricks around the opening of the firebox draws attention to the fireplace and accentuates its curved shape.
You can buy premade wood fireplace mantels but for the best results have one custom built.
The hearth is the area below the fireplace which can be just a small surface area or an elevated area almost like a bench.
When the first coat of paint dries apply a color wash and then quickly wipe it off with a clean dry towel.
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Hang a tapestry on a tall narrow brick wall over a fireplace for a classic medieval or european look.
Paint a red brick fireplace a deep shade of matte blue.
Decorating around a brick fireplace doesn t have to be difficult however as long as you create a basic style theme for the room.
A richly toned tapestry can be hung from a brick wall using clips especially designed to fit.
The perfectly compliments the red of the brick wall paneling and hardwood floors.
Using my favorite shade of white behr polar bear any.
Take a cue from the exposed brick to come up with a style theme.
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Neutrals with texture blue and red.
Wood furniture close to the darkest tones in the brick also helps.
Larger amounts of blue in a rug and pillows and just a dash of red make for a classic nautical look.
Painting on the other hand is when you completely paint over the brick with an opaque formula.
Apr 30 2020 ideas for holiday mantles on a red and white washed brick fireplace similar to my own.
To make the wash mixture mix one part blue paint and one part white paint with four parts of water.
Whitewashing is a process of painting sheer white paint over a surface like brick to lighten its color.
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.
With the right tools you can achieve that sought after farmhouse feel complete with shiplap and whitewashed brick.
She didn t want to spend a lot of time or money on it so she decided to paint it.
Grass cloth wallpaper and burlap shades add texture and warmth helping a redbrick fireplace settle into the space.