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Fireplace Reveal

in DIY & Home Decor on 10/05/17

I am so excited to show you our very first finished project; our beautiful Fireplace Reveal!!

Our Fireplace was one of the first finished projects in our house (besides removing our popcorn ceiling). A lot of planning (and arguing) went into this fireplace!  It was really hard for David and I to decide what we wanted to do.  Initially, I thought I was going to whitewash the entire thing, but after thinking about it more we decided to bite the bullet and pay for stone to cover the original brick.  BEST DECISION EVER!

 

The stone is Country Ledgestone in Echo Ridge.  We got it at a local construction business.  The tile around the gas fireplace is from Lowe’s. We hired our friend to do the masonry and tile work and he did a pretty amazing job!

We painted the inside of the built in shelves Pure White from Sherwin-Williams.  As you can see, we also had to fill in a huge hole where the previous owners had put their Television.  My dad built the framing and dry walled the hole shut.  You can’t even tell it existed!

The paint color we used for our trim and mantle was Pure White by Sherwin-Williams and the color of our walls are painted Reticence by Sherwin-Williams.

Decorating the shelves was my favorite part!  I visited T.J.Maxx, Michaels, Bed Bath & Beyond and garage sales to find all of my decor.

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David, my dad and I made the mantle ourselves.  For more details on how we made the mantle check out my DIY Simple Mantle post.

Full Fireplace remodel including new manufactured stone, a new DIY mantle, and beautiful shelf decor. #fireplace #fireplaceremodel #remodel

This project took a lot of time to decide on the details, but since we hired out the masonry and tile work it wasn’t too difficult for us.  I was extremely excited about this reveal and I hope it gives you some good ideas for your fireplace remodels!

Check out how we made our DIY Mantle here and how removed 2,600 square feet of popcorn ceiling here.

 

 

 

 

 

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  1. Sabera says

    10/16/2017 at 3:15 PM

    What a pretty fireplace! Definitely future home goals, love it!

    Reply
    • LiliesandLife says

      10/16/2017 at 4:00 PM

      Thanks!! A really appreciate your compliment 🙂

      Reply
  2. Teresa says

    10/16/2017 at 3:57 PM

    This looks beautiful! Love the way you styled your shelves too

    Reply
    • LiliesandLife says

      10/16/2017 at 4:03 PM

      Thanks Theresa! I will definitely have to checkout your blog!

      Reply
  3. Megan says

    10/16/2017 at 8:04 PM

    Looks gorgeous! What a huge difference. So much brighter!

    Reply
    • LiliesandLife says

      10/30/2017 at 2:14 PM

      Thank you Megan!!

      Reply
  4. Angelina says

    11/14/2017 at 1:50 AM

    What a great job! We have to redo our fireplace, too traditional for us. However, I don’t think we could do it our selves. I love your style and will use it to inspire our design. Great job.

    Reply
  5. Angelina says

    11/14/2017 at 1:51 AM

    What a great job! We have to redo our fireplace, too traditional for us. However, I don’t think we could do it our selves. I love your style and will use it to inspire our design.

    Reply
    • LiliesandLife says

      11/14/2017 at 8:09 AM

      Thanks, Angelina!! Yes, fireplaces can be a lot of work, but it’s so worth it 🙂

      Reply
  6. Vivian says

    11/14/2017 at 6:33 PM

    I love seeing what others are doing for their home makeovers. My husband and I have been working on our home for a year and still have a way to go. I love the stone. You did amazing at this remodel.

    Reply
    • LiliesandLife says

      11/15/2017 at 9:18 AM

      Thanks, Vivian! Good luck with your makeovers!!

      Reply
  7. Garvin Okere says

    02/17/2018 at 2:07 PM

    Thanks for the explanation. the blog is simply ingenious keep up the good work.

    Reply
    • LiliesandLife says

      02/18/2018 at 7:21 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  8. Will says

    02/21/2018 at 6:53 AM

    Going to be redoing our kitchen soon which means taking out the wall the tv is on and placing it above our fireplace. It’s an old 50’s house with white painted brick. Been thinking about tiling it over and love the look you achieved with the stacked stone veneer. They soft grey is much cleaner and sophisticated than the almost calico effect of the old brick you had. Bravo!
    Will recently posted…Best Corner Electric Fireplace – 5 Best – 2018 ReviewMy Profile

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    • LiliesandLife says

      02/21/2018 at 9:04 AM

      Thanks, Will! We debated on what we wanted to do and the stone turned out great!

      Reply
  9. Ray K. Hairston says

    05/24/2018 at 2:38 AM

    Hi,

    Such an informative Post you shared with us.

    Electric fireplaces are becoming more and more popular to heat homes as they are not only less expensive to operate but are portable compared to traditional heating sources.

    Everybody loves a cozy fireplace. Between providing your family with heat, creating a desirable ambiance, and sometimes even cooking food, a fireplace is a tried and true addition to any dwelling.

    These are electric devices that are becoming hot favorites in many homes. Electric Fireplaces include a built-in heater regulated by a switch and a space for open fire.

    Thanks and Regards
    Ray K. Hairston

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    • LiliesandLife says

      05/25/2018 at 8:14 AM

      Our fireplace is gas, but I have heard great things about electric fireplaces!

      Reply
  10. Stephen Jim @ Chairikea says

    02/22/2019 at 8:56 AM

    Emily, thank you for sharing your thought. I prefer electric fireplace. I agree with Ray. Electric fireplace totally inexpensive to maintain as well it doesn’t produce dust.

    Reply
    • LiliesandLife says

      02/22/2019 at 9:02 AM

      Yes agreed! Thanks!

      Reply
  11. Portella says

    10/05/2019 at 2:17 PM

    This makeover is awesome! How long did it take?

    Reply
    • LiliesandLife says

      10/07/2019 at 1:13 PM

      Portella, thank you! It took about 3 weeks to finish the entire project.

      Reply

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