Light and dark colors create an easy contrast so if the walls are pale yellow a rich terracotta paint can work well for the fireplace.
Light fireplace wall paint.
I did not paint the backplate or grate just the firebrick on the firebox walls.
Soft shades of black and gray work well with contemporary style rooms.
Check out the brick anew process to choose fireplace paint colors.
Rather than using stone for the fireplace decorator cathy chapman opted for a more modern design surrounded by a custom blue paint and then brought the stone material to the walls for that old.
While the high heat paint could physically withstand the heat i wanted to reduce the risk of the toxins released into the air.
The charcoal gray fireplace serves as a striking contrast to the bright white walls in this stunning living area.
A wash of white paint suggests an updated new england abode while mediterranean blues yellows and ruby hues add cheer and worldly savvy to a gathering spot.
The back of our fireplace was black from fires already so i painted up to that area.
Whitewashing painting a solid light neutral color or using a product such as brick anew to create a real brick look will blend in with any decor.
A rough hewn mantel brings attention to the natural texture of the painted bricks.