This large off-white inglenook is topped with a full wooden floating mantelpiece decorated with a round mirror, some framed photos, and a few plants. On the base of the hearth stands a round log holder for extra firewood next to a potted snake plant.
29 Painted Brick Fireplaces That Feel Classic and Cozy
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Published: April 27, 2023
Updated: December 6, 2023
A painted brick fireplace can breathe life back into a drab, overused hearth. With the fireplace being a centerpiece in your home you want to make it beautiful, however, ripping it all out and replacing an entire hearth is costly and time-consuming. A bucket of paint and a few brushes can go a long way to refresh your home’s fireplace.
You have two main options for brick, an opaque paint or a limewash coating. Painting is perfect for covering blemishes and soot stains as well as creating a flat cohesive base to work with. Limewashing will leave little hints of the original brick color showing throw for a more lived-in rustic look. Regardless of your preference, we have some gorgeous examples of how to refresh your fireplace with painted brick.
02 of Stockings Hung Above the Fire
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Four white knit stockings hang from the wooden mantel above this white curved fireplace. To the left of the fire stands a thin Christmas tree decked with many ornaments and lights. On the mantel rests a lush garland, a ‘merry Christmas’ sign, and other holiday trinkets.
03 of Linear White Brick Fireplace
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The clean lines of this white fireplace give a modern minimal feel emphasized by the straight dark brown wooden mantel and the simple black fire screen. A wooden lantern and wicker basket filled with a pillow and blanket sit hearthside in this farmhouse living room.
04 of Classic White Fireplace
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Valerie’s classic white fireplace has a wooden floating mantel which is adorned with a large black framed mirror, three clay vessels, and a vase filled with large branches. A dracaena trifasciata plant sits in a black pot hearthside opposite the wooden log crate. Molly McGinness, interior designer and owner of Molly McGinness Interior Design, shares her thoughts on updating a fireplace: “A fresh white paint can really brighten up an eyesore. Even a dark charcoal can help diminish an outdated fireplace for a dark and moody design scheme.”
05 of Dark Floating Wood Mantel
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A dark wooden mantel stands out against the opaque white brick fireplace. A simple black-and-white landscape is hung above the mantel. Two full-length mirrors close in on each side of the hearth along with a leather reading chair and a large fiddle leaf tree.
06 of Painted Brick Hearth and Mantel
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This white-painted hearth stands out against the black walls of this modern room. The mantel is topped with an art piece and a golden candle holder. A potted monstera deliciosa sits next to the built-in firewood storage in the hearth.
07 of Rustic Hearth
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Black lanterns, books, botanicals, and candles line the dark wood mantel under a mounted antelope skull in this rustic living room. The base of the fireplace is furnished with a metal firewood crate and some dried lavender stems in a white vessel.
08 of Minimal Modern Hearth
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A clear vase filled with dried botanicals sits next to a large black framed mirror and two black candle sticks atop a wooden mantel. Below on the base of the white brick fireplace rests a wicker basket with pillows and blankets along with a modern wooden lantern and three petite cream pumpkins.
09 of Holiday Hearth for Painted Brick Fireplace
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This holiday hearth in Lindsey’s living room features a limewashed hearth decked with pillows and a metal basket filled with pine and wood. The white mantel fits beneath the white shiplap siding and is filled with Christmas decor such as frosted trees, mini houses, candles, lanterns, and even a strung-up garland.
10 of Farmhouse Fresh Living Room With Painted Brick Fireplace
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Decorative white pillows rest against the painted white fireplace under the natural oak wood mantel. A white sofa and gray armchair adorned with blush and white throws turn towards the hearth. Sheer curtains and potted trees give the room an airy, natural feel.
11 of Simple White Hearth
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This simple, white-painted brick hearth features a thick wooden mantel mounted below the linear white shiplap siding. Full-length built-in cabinets rest on either side of the hearth along with a small wicker basket for firewood. Interior designer and founder of Arsight, Artem Kropovinsky, shares his thoughts on painting brick fireplaces, “The decision to paint a brick fireplace depends on individual tastes. If you appreciate the natural appearance of brick, you might not want to paint it. However, if you’re looking to update your fireplace, painting is an excellent option. Make sure to select a paint specifically designed for brick and follow the manufacturer’s guidelines.” In this case, the white paint chosen for the hearth brings a fresh, contemporary look to the space. Kropovinsky continues, “White is a classic shade that can brighten any room, and is an ideal choice for achieving a contemporary look.” The simple white hearth in this example showcases how the right paint color can enhance the overall appeal of a room.
12 of Traditional Fireplace
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A glass vessel filled with olive branches rests on the coffee table in front of this roaring family fireplace. The thick wooden mantel is topped with a round woven art piece, tall black candle sticks, stacked books, and two small potted plants. The base of the hearth is decorated with some filled wooden crates and a metal bin filled with extra pillows and blankets.
13 of Festive Fireside
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This white chimneypiece is topped with three grand golden mirrors and an elaborate floral wreath with many tall candles. The festive fireplace is finished with four textured stockings hung neatly to one side.
14 of Christmas Chimneypiece
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Four fuzzy-furred stockings hang from the mantel along with a garland and some decorative beads. The mantel top is embellished with some mini white trees and houses. The base of the fireplace is done up with herringbone tiles and a black fire screen.
15 of Fireplace with Halloween Raven Decorations
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A white brick fireplace with a wood mantel is decorated with black cobwebs, vintage gold-framed mirrors, and wood pallets painted with black crows. Smalrl crow decorations peek out between gold candlesticks, from the top of the mirrors, and next to a large black vase with white flowers.
16 of White Fireplace with Candles in Center
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A whitewashed, exposed-brick fireplace holds a trio of pillar candles near a vertical stack of firewood. A TV above the mantel shows a winter scene with two miniature fir trees resting on opposite ends of the white mantel.
17 of Limewashed Brick Fireplace
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This living room is home to a gorgeous limewashed brick fireplace. The mantel is adorned with a large gold mirror, a white frame, and a few glass vases with pink flowers to add a pop of color to the space. White built-ins rest on either side of the fireplace perfect for extra storage or decor.
18 of Modern Halloween Living Room
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This black and white living room features a gorgeous fireplace with a floor-to-ceiling white brick face decked with petit flying bats. The hearth base is decorated with a standing vase and many pumpkins sitting about.
19 of Black Metal Farmhouse Fireplace Screens
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White painted brick fireplace is finished with a matching hearth and white mantel. A tan and white woven basket is placed on the hearth next to a black metal farmhouse fireplace screen.
20 of Fireplace with Vintage Halloween Decor
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This white brick fireplace features two vintage galvanized milk jugs filled with leaves and sheaf of wheat placed on the hearth. A large pillow vintage Halloween pillow rests in front of a woven basket while knit orange pumpkin spill out of another basket nearby. The mantle is accessorized with a large mirror hung on a shiplap wall, autumnal wreath and wood turned candlestick.
21 of White Cottage Fireplace
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This cozy white fireplace is furnished with many antique white painted frames sitting along the mantel. A stack of birch logs and a white clay vessel sit on the base next to an antique standing white clock in this cottage’s living room.
22 of Simply Styled Fireplace
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This simple white brick fireplace is decorated with a bouquet, some books, and a few vases on the mantel. The base of the hearth is decorated with a few cream and brown pillows along with two woven floor cushions for some fireside seating.
23 of Boho Living Room With Fireplace
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This boho living room features a white brick fireplace with a pale wooden floating mantel. A black tasseled garland hangs from the mantel just below a few small ceramic vases and the television. To the left of the fireplace rests a snake plant sitting in a rattan plant stand next to a potted monkey’s tail.
24 of Eclectic Halloween Hearth
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Tall candle sticks, a black antique mirror, and two broomsticks rest atop the mantel of this Halloween hearth. Below the mantel, two large metal vessels filled with cotton blooms sit on the base. To the right of the fireplace, a black decorative ladder rests against the black-and-white floral wallpaper draped with a skull-embossed runner.
25 of Sleek All-white Chimneypiece
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This sleek white chimneypiece is decorated with two large metal stars, a tall black candle stand, a potted fiddle leaf fig, and a minimalist mirror. The base of the fireplace is black granite and topped with a large clear vase and another tall black candle stick.
26 of White Brick Hearth With Minimalist Décor
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This white brick fireplace features a thin dark floating wood mantel piece topped with black candle stands, framed artwork, and a glass jar filled with botanicals. The fireplace hearth is adorned with two large white lanterns and a wicker basket filled with logs and a throw blanket.
27 of Black and White Buffalo Check Floor
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This living room features white walls, a white mantel, and a black brick fireplace. A white sofa is placed on the black and white buffalo check floor. Three small pine trees in buffalo check pots sit on a wooden coffee table with wheels.
28 of Farmhouse Fireplace With Wood Accents
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This traditional farmhouse fireplace features a turned crate topped with a ceramic birdhouse and a metal container filled with a potted plant along its base. The wooden mantel is home to two glass vases filled with olive branches and American flags on either side of an antique wooden window frame.
29 of Stained Wood Ceiling Fan With Light
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A gray sectional is paired with a matching ottoman coffee table. The ottoman stands in front of a white-painted brick fireplace with white trim. A stained wood ceiling fan with a light is mounted to the low ceiling.
