How to update a corner fireplace

This is the picture I took of our giant, ugly corner fireplace when we did our home inspection. Now, maybe you don’t think it’s an eye sore, but we sure did. In addition to the bizarre laundry room placement, the corner fireplace took up way to much room in the family room. To me, a Read More >>

How to transform a corner fireplace by adding a wall and new mantel

The corner fireplace.....is it friend or foe? The corner fireplace seems like such a cool idea, right? A corner fireplace can feel like a fresh take on a traditional family room layout. But, sometimes, when you are trying to arrange enough furniture in your family room with a corner fireplace, it can definitely feel like you are fighting against that lovely, architectural feature.... #cornerfireplace #familyroomfurniture #familytime #familyroomdecor #happyhouse #nestdesign #lovewhereyoulive

These fireplace makeover ideas utilize new mantels, surrounds, built-ins, paint, and design smarts to turn an eyesore into a focal point. Borrow inspiration from these before-and-after fireplace makeovers for your own remodel.

Fireplace accent wall transformation. DIY chevron shiplap accent wall for the fireplace or any other space!

Once of the worst features in our house is the corner fireplace. But our DIY brick fireplace makeover is finally complete and looks amazing!

This is the second update we did to this fireplace. To see what we did to our fireplace just after we bought the house click here.

Check out these easy fireplace accent wall steps. It is so much easier than you think to turn your fireplace into an accent wall.