Tips for Accenting Fireplaces with Paint
Tips for Accenting Fireplaces with Paint
All images can be found on our Pinterest board
Thinking about using color to bring out your fireplace?
Let’s be honest. Sometimes neutral colors and builder paints, while nice, don’t do certain architectural features justice.
One feature is the fireplace. In many homes the fireplace is a focal point. It exudes comfort and conversation. Having a little fun with accent colors can make your interior memorable and inviting.
It is also a great place to play with bolder colors. You can really make a splash and if you want to change it in a few years, it’s less expensive and lower commitment than painting a full room.
We recently painted a fireplace for a homeowner and it completely transformed the space. Check it out!
If you’re thinking of painting your fireplace here are a few tips:
- Does your fireplace have visual interest? If it seems boring or under scale, price out having a wood façade added to give it more presence.
- Is the fireplace a feature you want to highlight? When you go bold your eye and the attention of your guests will be drawn there. Make sure you’re ready to accessorize so the fireplace looks intentional.
- Choose a color you already have in your décor. If you already have accent colors in your decorating, place that color on your fireplace to pull it all together.
- Consider painting the surround a bold color and leaving the fireplace neutral. This can achieve the same effect.
For inspiration, check out our Pinterest Board: Painted Fireplaces.
Would you paint your fireplace surround a bold color? If so, what color would you do?
