Paint mantle black

I think it’s safe to say that many of you know we are always getting into some sort of renovation project around here. For the past six years it seems like we have always had one going on, one on the list, or one that we’re preparing for. Aside from taking on our own full home renovation we’re also flipping and renting houses on the side. After sharing more about my thoughts on our summer and how I really enjoyed having more time with my boys, I’ve been thinking a lot more about wanting to…

Top house flipping blog, The Inspiring Investment shares the latest trend in home design: Black Fireplace Ideas. Click here now to see them!!

Do you have an old, outdated mantle? Don't replace it just yet! Heidi from Lily Field Furniture updated this mantle with a little help from Liquorice. Come find…

When Jessie Ecker of Eye in the Detail moved into her home a couple of years ago, the first update she made was to paint her fireplace surround a dark gray. In the last two years, though, her style has begun to evolve from, as she puts it, “‘farmhouse’ to a little more ‘modern,'” so she decided to grab a paint brush and take to the fireplace again.

Do you ever wonder what cozy means in terms of paint colors? Let's check out some paint color inspiration for a cozy fireplace makeover.

This fireplace makeover was such a fun, quick, and easy weekend project. I have a ton of tips for picking the best paint for brick fireplaces.

Painting our mantel and fireplace surround to match the dark walls and built ins.

I’m going to preface this post by warning you that if you’re a purist when it comes to design, you might want to come back next week. I consider myself a purist in most material matters, but an entire room of 80s orange oak now that I’ve lived in it for 6 months is not one of them. This room has given me mixed feelings since we moved in, and I realized one day that the fireplace was the main source of uncertainly. I think any fireplace deserves to hold a place of importance in a room not all…

Hand made hollow distressed fireplace mantel. Our distressed floating fireplace mantels are hand-hewn and made with love and passion. These mantels are as beautiful as they are useful, robust, light, and elegant. The mantel is made of pine boards. The final product might appear a bit lighter or darker because of the lighting and nature of the wood. The distressed look is achieved by hand distressing with attention to small detail. Each beam will have its own unique distressing. Dimensions…