Dark Grey Painted Brick Fireplace

To make the room cozier pair the gray painted walls with modern and colourful furniture.
Dark grey painted brick fireplace. A black accent wall and mantel make the white brick fireplace pop in this moody living room. For example a white painted brick with a black mantel makes a bold statement. See more ideas about painted brick painted brick fireplaces brick fireplace. Why that is i can t answer but it s something that can be remedied very easily with a grey paint wash or a white paint wash.
A brick surround is the best bet for painting. Candles are always a great option for nonfunctioning fireplaces. A whitewash brick fireplace is a classic choice but a black painted fireplace adds drama. Pick a color that matches the style of your home and the room s decor.
White is the most obvious option for painting a fireplace but our room is made up of mostly taupes browns and grays so white just wouldn t work. Though subtle the black painted fireplace stands out against the navy walls for a cozy understated color block effect. Designed by heidi caillier this living room is a winter oasis. Next choose your fireplace paint color.
Unfortunately almost all houses have ugly fireplaces unless you built yourself. I ve seen a lot of beautiful painted fireplace especially white ones but i decided on a more unusual dark grey because ours was smoke stained and i thought grey would easily hide any future soot while adding a dramatic focal point to our all white living area. Dark colours can be used to paint the fireplace s bricks when the room gets a lot of natural sunlight. I ve now painted several brick fireplaces with paint washes and you can see more of that on my instagram account.
You can also create a contrast by painting the brick and the mantel different shades. Then follow these steps on how to paint a brick fireplace. Gray paint makes the brick fireplace coordinate seamlessly with the midcentury furniture in this seating area. Painting the fireplace brick a darker color with light colored walls can create an interesting contrast.
I decided a warm gray would be the best option because it would tie together the diy barnwood wall and the taupe carpet and couch. The black and white combo pairs perfectly with the room s.