Nothing says cozy quite like a brick fireplace.
John Gruen
A brick fireplace adds cozy warmth and a homey feel to your space.
Paint Millwork a Pretty Hue
Red brick and sage green millwork cozy up this traditional living room.
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The paint imparts timeless color and extends to low built-in bookcases on either side of the fireplace.
Create height by propping items on stacks of books.
Painting both the brick and woodwork the samewarm gray colorcreates uniformity while modernizing the fireplace.
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A colorfularea rugpulls together all the colors in the room for a finishing detail that adds warmth.
A traditional brass grate holds white birch logs, adding to the cozy feel of thisneutral space.
The traditional red brick fireplace pairs withbright white shiplapand bookshelves for a fresh and functional twist.
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A brick hearth continues the warm tones featured on hardwood floors and provides a spot tostore extra firewood.
A set oftwo pocket doorsoffers separation from the living area to the formal dining room.
Bricks are porous, so be prepared for multiple coats to achieve full coverage.
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A simple blackfireplace screenkeeps the hearth uncluttered, allowing the classic brick to shine.
Unify Textures with Paint
To make two different materials blend seamlessly, paint them the same color.
A white brick hearth transitions into a shiplap accent wall painted the same color to form thismodern farmhousefireplace.
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A light wood mantel breaks up theneutral color schemeand echoes the simple, clean lines of the firebox.
Keep in mind that limewash isn’t scrubbable, so cleaning dirt and ashes could be tricky.
The stone’s rustic appeal highlights the peaceful atmosphere in this understated room.
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The small firebox design minimizes the size of the fire while creating a focal point.
Theeclectic mixof furnishings adds to the room’s charm.
The warm brick ties into theleather desk chairand light fixture.
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The stark contrast makes the fireplace the focal point of the moody study.
The thick pillar is made ofdark-toned bricks.
The bricks match the facade of the house for a cohesive look.
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The neutral hues add to the understated, luxurious feel.
Here, a white brick fireplace adds a warm, yet contemporary touch to this living room.
A simple white mantel provides display space but maintains the clean aesthetic of the fireplace.
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Here, protruding squares are unique accents thatresemble corbelsfor the mantel shelf.
An unobtrusive mantel leaves the brick design to capture attention.
Light gray walls and the simple, white fireplace contrast the dark furniture and area rug.
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Brick fireplace designs with dark or dated finish caneasily be updatedwith paint.
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