Smear brick fireplace

Today I’m going to show how to make a DIY German smear/schmear white washed brick wall with a tutorial and video. Basically, German smear copies the look of white morter over red brick and gives the brick a whitewashed effect. I made my German smear whitewashed plaster walls on both a faux brick wall and...Read More »

How to Mortar Wash a Brick Fireplace || Brick Fireplace Makeover || Mortar Wash Tutorial || Dimples and Tangles

It’s time for the very first flip update! Last week I shared the Before Tour, so now that we’re all up to speed on what we’re working with, let’s talk about everything that happened last week. I’ve documented & recapped it all the in the Cottage House Flip Episode 2: First, there was some demo. Remember […]

Should you whitewash your brick fireplace with lime? Interior designers get this question from clients all the time.

If you're looking for DIY fireplace makeover ideas, read on and get inspired! A fireplace makes a beautiful addition to any home.

We absolutely adore brick walls. The last decade has seen homeowners move away from the man-made, polished finishes of the 90’s and embrace interiors with ‘more character and personality’. This has seen more and more homes being adorned by concrete walls, brick wall sections, woodsy ceilings and materials in general that usher in a whole […]

How to Mortar Wash a Brick Fireplace || Brick Fireplace Makeover || Mortar Wash Tutorial || Dimples and Tangles

I started working on this post waaaay back before we actually moved, but life has this habit of getting crazy sometimes. So, before I completely forget how I di…

Get your fireplace redo ideas here! These before and after fireplace makeovers will give you both the ideas and the information so you're ready for your DIY fireplace remodel, whether you're refacing a dated fireplace or updating a builder grade fireplace.

Is your brick fireplace outdated? Check out these budget friendly brick fireplace makeover ideas that you can do in a weekend to transform your space!