Getting a brick fireplace is one of the best decisions you can ever make. However, figuring out the color, model, design, and decor you want with your fireplace gets a little trickier. There are so many options, and choosing can be a bit daunting, especially if you’ve never had a fireplace.
The best thing to do is get the color out of the way first. Gray is one of the best paint colors for brick fireplaces, as it suits almost every aesthetic. But, you also need to know which type of gray painted brick fireplace you want.
Here are ten ideas for some inspiration:
Upgrade your brick fireplace with gray paint
The simplest yet most elegant gray painted brick fireplace around, is one that is simply painted your favorite shade. There aren’t any extra bells and whistles, just a simple paint job that reflects well across the rest of your room. This is particularly good if you already have a fireplace in your home that is another color and want to refresh it.
If you want to provide your brick fireplace with a fresh coat of gray paint, you’re best to use one of Brick Anew’s paint kits that give you everything you need for the perfect finish. You get all the tools, coats, and the perfect color that gives you the gray painted brick fireplace of your dreams.
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Add some mementos to your gray painted brick fireplace
A fireplace isn’t just for providing you with warmth during the colder months. It is also an aesthetically pleasing addition to your room, which you can make look even better with a few personal touches. One of these is adding a few mementos that mean something special to you or picture frames with special memories of your loved ones.
You can place the mementos on your fireplace’s mantel and have them stand out for the entire room to see. Have them match the color scheme of the fireplace, such as gray picture frames or ornaments, and you will undoubtedly receive many questions about them.
Match it to your decor
You don’t have to match your decor to a fireplace. Instead, you can match your fireplace to the decor you already have. For example, if you’ve moved into a new home with a beige fireplace, but your furniture’s color scheme is gray, you may wonder how to fix this issue. All you need is some paint and the right accessories!
Choose a color that perfectly matches the shade of gray your furniture already resembles. It will save you more money by changing your fireplace rather than purchasing a whole new set of decor for your room.
Use a wide range of gray shades on your brick fireplace
Who says you need one shade of gray on your brick fireplace? There are actually a ton of different tones to choose from, and you don’t have to settle on one. In fact, you can decorate your brick fireplace with a two or three-tone pattern.
There are a few ways you can do this. You can either decide to give the surround and mantel different shades. Or you can paint each brick a different shade or gray. It gives your fireplace a unique look, and it looks amazing once it is done. It may take a little more time to paint, but it is worth it in the end.
Spruce your gray painted brick fireplace up with plants
Do you have a green thumb and want to display your love for plants front and center in the room? Well, you can do so by sprucing up your fireplace with a few beautiful plants. Potted plants go great with a subtle gray brick, and you can choose to place them either on the mantel or next to the surround on the floor.
Whether small or large, plants can make a big difference to your fireplace and room. Stick to leafy greens and avoid vibrant colors while ensuring the pots match the gray on your fireplace.
Make your gray brick fireplace more modern
Gray is a modern color anyway and makes any room look like it is keeping up with the times. However, unique fireplaces can make the room seem even more up-to-date. For example, have the surround go all the way up to the ceiling or build a gray painted brick fireplace in the middle of the room to separate spaces.
No matter what type of fireplace you choose, you’re going to want to ensure your coat is even and sleek. So give the coat a layer of gloss to provide it with a slick finish and enhance the modern approach you’ve taken when upgrading your fireplace.
Add a brick fireplace door
A gray painted brick fireplace can look great on its own, but it also looks amazing when adding accessories. A fireplace door is an item that can upgrade your fireplace’s look while adding an extra layer of safety. It protects your room from excess soot and heat and ensures a draft doesn’t disrupt the warmth throughout the day.
Luckily, Brick Anew has a wide range of bespoke fireplace doors, and you will no doubt find one perfectly designed to fit your fireplace model and color scheme. Get in touch with one of our experts, and we will help you find the ideal fireplace door today.
Introduce some decor to your gray brick fireplace
We’ve already mentioned adding some mementos to your fireplace, but not everything has to have meaning. For example, you can add some small decor pieces to the mantel which match the aesthetic of your room and fireplace, but they don’t have to be old or associated with a special memory in your past.
New pieces of decor can also spruce up the area a little bit and make the fireplace look extra special. Stick to a minimalist look with one or two pieces of decor for the best result.
Consider gray whitewashed brick
You may have heard of whitewashed brick fireplaces before, but have you ever seen gray whitewashed brick? It provides the same effect as the former, but it provides you with something a little bit more unique and rustic.
The Brick Anew paint kits can help you accomplish this look in a few easy steps. You use the same technique as whitewashing brick, but you use gray brick fireplace paint instead of white. Make sure you make a solution of 50/50 water and gray paint and use the same steps as if you were going to paint your fireplace regularly.
Combine it with some white
White and gray are a match made in heaven, and they look even better together on a brick fireplace. While you can keep gray as the central color of the fireplace, you can add a white trim or mantel to give it a bespoke look. This is particularly great if you have a gray-and-white color scheme throughout the rest of your room.
While gray goes really well with white, it also looks good with black too. So you can choose to mix and match with other fireplace brick colors for a different approach.
