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Sunday, November 8, 2009

My Fireplace Makeover!

Hi everyone!  I hope y’all are having a wonderful Sunday evening.  We made hamburgers at my in-laws’ home.  It is so nice to spend time with family. :) I will be linking this post to Susan @ Between Naps On The Porch for Met Monday

Met Monday

and Kimba @ http://asoftplace.net/ for Tuesday. 

kimbaDIY125I hope I am not breaking any blogger rules by linking on two different days.  *blush*

I am so excited to show you all my fireplace!  This is what it looked like before……http://mybellarose.blogspot.com/2009/09/say-cheese.html  It used to be red!

Drum roll please!!!  This is what it looks like now!  As you can see, I still need to finish the bottom part.  That won’t take but a few minutes.  IMG_4848

I used a color for the base called Wilmington Tan from Behr.  I also bought a pint of paint called Fudge Truffle from Behr as well and a glaze in Mocha.  I painted the fireplace in Wilmington Tan first.  I then got my sponge and applied Fudge Truffle.  I also used the Mocha glaze in between each brick.  I used the sponge and a rag to blend the two darker colors.  It gave me a shaded effect.  Can you see the shaded effect?IMG_4843

The pictures I placed above the mantle used to have gold frames. IMG_4814

I spray painted the frames in one of my favorite color…..Oil Rubbed Bronze. :)  I love that color!  IMG_4840

The finials used to be white but I spray painted them in more of an ivory color.   I also spray painted the candle holders in the Oil Rubbed Bronze.  Love it!  They used to be brass!IMG_4861

The fireplace area used to be brassy and ugly looking.  I painted it satin black.  IMG_4822

I changed out the table runner.  As you can see the runner is now a zebra print.  Love it!  I had my zebra print runner in another area but thought it would look better here.  :)  Isn’t it awesome when you can just shop in your own house? hee hee!

As soon as I finish my living room, I’ll make sure and post pictures for my blogger friends. :)  I promise. :)

Thank you so much for visiting my blog! As always, have a wonderful day full of love and happiness. :)

Sandra

23 comments:

Stacey said...

Hi Sandra! Your fireplace looks great. You make it sounds so easy but I bet that was not an easy peasy job. :)

Anonymous said...

Hi Sandra! Oh, I love how you've redone your fireplace. So pretty.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Rebecca Nelson said...

You are soooo incredibly creative my friend. Lovin' the color of your FP! FAB!

Love to you~ Very inspiring!

xoRebecca

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Looks great! I would love to have a fire place, but it won't happen here.
Have a great week.

Ribbonwood Cottage said...

Wow Sandra, this looks beautiful. I really like the color but I also like the look of the paint! Very classy looking. I have painted the brick behind my fireplace....but now looking at yours I think I need to redo it!!!!!
Great job.
Blessings,
Debbie

Phyllis @Around the House said...

It looks great, love the dark frames, and I do like the black satin paint, just the right amount of sheen..

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

The fireplace looks stunning. You did a fabulous job painting it. Hugs, Marty

Anonymous said...

Sandra, Your fireplace is incredible!!! I love it. You are so brave to take on such a large project. My bedroom set needs to be redone and I'm such a chicken. :)

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

Oh, I love it! Such a neat transformation and I bet you will love decorating it for Christmas too! Cindy

Marigene said...

I ♥ it, I ♥ it, really nice color.

Tootsie said...

It looks sensational!!! great job friend

Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings... said...

Hi Sandra...Nice job! Your fireplace looks great...Your all set for the Holidays now. have a wonderful week my friend, xoxo~Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...

Unknown said...

Hi Sandra!

Thanks so much for stopping by! You did an fantastic job on your fireplace redo. You have been a busy gal! I like what you did and how it really changes the appearance. Isn't change fun..are you going back into the room and looking at your accomplishtments? That's what I do!

Have a blessed day and thanks for the well wishes!


Blessings..Lorena

Ginny said...

Wow! I am so impressed! I don't think I could tackle a fireplace. Mine is made out of California ledgestone and would be very difficult to do. But I do like the oil rubbed bronze. Everyone uses it. Can you tell me what brand to buy? Can you get it in a regular paint instead of spray? I need to use it on some things and don't know where to get it.

Darla said...

Isn't paint a wonderful thing? Looks beautiful.

Ms. Bake-it said...

Hello Sandra,

I love the changes to your fireplace. Great job!

~ Tracy

Brenda Pruitt said...

They say you can make the most difference with the least money with paint. And you've shown that to be true. That and a little elbow grease!
Brenda

Barb said...

Sandra, it is just lovely.....so full of warmth and charm. This is a winner, my friend!

Hugs, Barb ♥

Thanks for displaying my blog button. I am grabbing yours ♥

Ana said...

Wow Sandra,
What an incredible transformation. Your fireplace turned out beautifully. Can't wait to see what else you have in store for us. Have a wonderful Monday.

Hugs,
♥Ana

Chari at Happy To Design said...

Hi Girlfriend...

Ohhh...how funny! That we both posted about our fireplaces for Met Monday! Girl, I just love what you've done with your fireplace...I love the color and all the soft subtle shading...it's simply gorgeous! I've seen so many people do a "sponge" effect on their brick when painting and well...just let me say that the way you did yours is soooo much prettier...just perfect! Did it take you very long to do?

I love that you painted the frames on the art..black! Beautiful!!! I love the black against this pretty creamy color! Ohhh...and adding the zebra runner to the hearth...fabulous!!! Girl, you did GOOD!!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful fireplace redo with us today! Also want to say thank you for coming by and taking a peek at mine...I really enjoyed your sweet note!

Warmest wishes,
Chari

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

Sandra...it is beautiful. And I think I am going to paint a couple of candle sticks. I have some chunky brass ones, but I would love them the bronze...good job girl!

The House Creative said...

Very pretty. I love how it turned out. The color is so much better!

Country Wings in Phoenix said...

Oh Sandra!
I so love this fireplace makeover. It is just gorgeous. I love the paint color that you chose to paint the bricks. It is so homey and inviting. (It says come in.)
And with the white mantel I really love it. Can't wait to see how you decorate it for Christmas with its new face lifet. Job well done.
Outstanding.

Stop by soon. Country hugs, Sherry