A fireplace has a big impact on the way your house looks, because it is right there in the middle of your living room. So if you have moved to a new house with a fireplace, make sure you give it the importance it deserves. Against this, if you have been toying with the idea of giving your old fireplace a makeover, don't think, just go for it. For the reason that fireplace remodeling is not a very costly affair, you can even do it yourself without needing the help of any professional solutions. In what follows, I will give you some of the best ideas to remodel your fireplace which are not only easy to implement but also cost only reasonably.
For a Brick Fireplace
Start with the simplest thing that can be done. Apply a new coat of paint to the entire fireplace and you will be surprised by how different it looks. Choose a color or a color scheme that complements the color scheme of your living room. Along with the paint you can add some accessories to the fireplace. Adding a door or curtains can be an option. You can also make some shelves on the two sides of the fireplace which will be a nice place for books or DVDs and the look of the place will change drastically. If you are not on a very tight budget you can consider rebuilding the entire fireplace. The blackened old bricks can be replaced by some other material like faux bricks. You can also shape it in the way you want. If you are planning to have a fireplace in the outdoors, these outdoor fireplace ideas may be helpful to you.
For a Stone Fireplace
Remodeling a stone fireplace is indeed a difficult thing to undertake if you are a little short on the economic side. But here are some ideas that will help you change at least the appearance of the same. Try adding a mantel piece to the fireplace. This is a simple thing but adds a whole new dimension to the scene of your living room. A wooden mantel piece is the classic way and looks great. Your other options are a marble, granite or limestone mantel piece. Many such fireplace mantel decorating ideas are available that you can implement. Another thing you can do is paint it. There are some very creative color schemes available today that you can use. You can also think about expanding the fireplace till the ceiling if you do not have a mantel. The only problem with expanding is that you should find the stones that will match with the old ones you have in place. However, you should, perhaps, let a professional handle the fireplace expansion because a small mistake can ruin the look of your fireplace.
If you are prepared to spend a little extra money you can call in experts who can take care of everything. Or you can take professional help only for the finishing part and do the rest yourself. This will save you a lot of money and you will be able to decorate it in whatever way you want. And if you are only looking for a simple makeover you can do it yourself by implementing the above ideas. Just keep the makeover in tone with your living room decoration by using matching color schemes and textures. Do not try to make it too outstanding or it will dominate the persona of your living room. And lastly, go through some fireplace safety tips before you start with the remodeling work.
