When painting brick, remember to clean it thoroughly with a wire brush first. Dated stone on your fireplace can bring down the look of the whole room. Instead of replacing the stone entirely ...

The art, accessories and gorgeous reclaimed wood mantle pop against the white brick. To paint your fireplace, first clean the brick thoroughly with a wire brush and a heavy-duty cleaner ...

By painting the fireplace mantle (the shelf on top and the exterior that runs either side down to the floor) you can create a real focus for your room and give it a new dose of personality.