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Fireplace Makeover from Contemporary to Modern Farmhouse

The moment we’ve all been waiting for…well maybe just me. The moment I’ve been waiting for….I’ve been wanting to do a fireplace makeover since I completed my family room makeover a few years back. I am happy to say it is finished and I am loving it!!

We have to look at the before picture on this one!!

fireplace makeover before pic

From day one, I have not been a fan of the tile going around the fireplace. It felt cold and contemporary….definitely not the style of the rest of our home. It pretty much stuck out like a sore thumb. When I would go into other homes in our neighborhood, I started to realize so many people had this same fireplace. A not-very-unique-look from the early 00’s. And then there was the mantle…just kinda boring. I wanted something with more character to it…

fireplace makeover before

So, in Nicole-Fashion, I got up one cold winter morning and started tearing apart the mantle. That sucker was not easy to take off…

removing mantle for fireplace makeover

But with a few nifty tools…

tools to remove mantle

I finally shimmied it off of there…

removing mantle for fireplace makeover

And so began the fireplace makeover…

mantle removed

Step one was building the mantel…

newly built mantle for fireplace makeover

Then came the hearth…

hearth being built

I love this stuff!!

girl building a fireplace hearth

And all of the trim work…

hearth with trim

‘Til it was finally time to cover up that awful tile…

MDF board covering fireplace tile

Using MDF board, I added some dimension to the tile…

trim added to fireplace makeover

After taping it all off and a little bit of primer, I painted the exposed tile Peppercorn (dark gray) and stained the mantle with Jacobean stain…

fireplace taped off for paint

And a lot of white paint and decor later–here you have it! The final reveal…

fireplace decorated for spring

It is mind-blowing how different it looks now….

fireplace decorated for spring

I just have to throw in one more before fireplace makeover, because the transformation is night and day…

fireplace makeover before pic

After fireplace makeover…

fireplace makeover reveal

As you can see, this fits the style of our home so much better…

fireplace makeover reveal

family room

Be sure to check back soon for the full tutorial on how to get the look of this fireplace makeover. It’s coming soon!!

Until next time,

Happy Building, Friend!!

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  1. Lori Rasmussen says

    October 13, 2019 at 9:36 am

    Love your post on DYI fireplace mantle makeover. We are in the process of remodeling a Brady Bunch home and will use your post for much needed help. I have a question about the Shiplap surrounding your fireplace, could you tell me if you used “real” shiplap or 1X 6 pieces?
    Love your home..

    Reply
    • Nicole Nigg says

      October 14, 2019 at 1:21 pm

      Hi Lori, Thank you for your kind words. I’m so glad the fireplace mantle makeover was helpful to you. For the shiplap surrounding my fireplace, I used underlayment, cut into 6″ strips. I use this for a lot of my “shiplap” projects. Here’s a post on how I do it… http://repurposelifeblog.com/how-to-shiplap-using-underlayment-the-easy-way/ Let me know if you have any other questions. Good luck with the project!

      Reply
  2. Kayla says

    December 3, 2019 at 10:21 am

    I have this EXACT fireplace from the ‘90s and have been looking to update it without breaking the bank. Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Nicole Nigg says

      December 3, 2019 at 11:55 am

      Awesome! You’re welcome! I’m glad you found it helpful. Best of luck with the project. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Carol says

    January 26, 2020 at 1:35 pm

    Love your makeover! Has it been an issue having a wood surface for the top of your hearth…like if a piece of wood falls out, etc?

    Reply
    • Nicole Nigg says

      January 27, 2020 at 9:50 am

      Hi Carol! Thank you! I’m glad you like it! That’s a great question…we have a gas fireplace and therefore don’t have this issue. Such a great point though! I will definitely add that to the post. I think for a wood burning fireplace, a tile, brick/stone, or concrete surface would be better. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Lorianne says

    May 4, 2020 at 4:28 pm

    Beautiful! What paint brand did you use to paint your tile and for it to be sustainable with high heat?

    Reply
    • Nicole Nigg says

      May 5, 2020 at 12:57 pm

      Thank you! I used Behr Marquee Pure Ultra White in Semi-gloss.

      Reply
  5. Raychel says

    June 26, 2020 at 10:23 pm

    Hi Nicole,
    What brand and paint name did you use for your dark shiplap? I’m IN LOVE WITH IT!!

    Reply
    • Nicole Nigg says

      June 29, 2020 at 7:10 pm

      Thank you!! It’s Sherwin Williams Peppercorn. My go-to, for sure! Love it!!

      Reply
  6. Jessica says

    July 3, 2020 at 4:33 pm

    Hi! I love your makeover! I have a very similar fireplace with a marble slab for a hearth- in a carpeted room. How did you build and secure the hearth over the carpet? Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Nicole Nigg says

      July 6, 2020 at 5:49 pm

      Thank you! I’m glad you like the makeover. Unfortunately, I am only sharing the mantel at this point, due to building codes, being different in some states. I’m hoping to revise that post eventually and re-publish it, but have not yet done that. Sorry for any inconvenience. I will say, in building the hearth, I built it straight on top of the carpet and did not attach it to the fireplace. It has held up great with no shifting whatsoever, having built it a year and a half ago. Again, sorry to be so vague. 🙁

      Reply
  7. Sarita Johnson says

    August 23, 2020 at 11:18 pm

    Hello! love the mantle, what is the name of the stain you used or the wood?

    Reply
    • Nicole Nigg says

      August 24, 2020 at 8:39 am

      Thank you! I believe I used Java Gel Stain for that from General Finishes.
      🙂

      Reply
  8. Tricia says

    October 8, 2020 at 3:45 pm

    Yes!! Thank you! We’re in the process of moving to a new home and the fireplace looks exactly like this! I knew I wanted it updated and you have given me the exact plan I needed.

    Thank you!! It’s beautiful

    Reply
    • Nicole Nigg says

      October 10, 2020 at 10:36 am

      Thank you! I’m glad it was helpful! Congratulations on your new home!
      ~Nicole

      Reply
  9. Linda says

    February 12, 2021 at 6:59 pm

    I love your fireplace makeover! We are in the process of planning a shiplap fireplace with a gas insert. I like the idea of a wood hearth but am wondering how well the painted surface is holding up.

    Reply
    • Nicole Nigg says

      February 17, 2021 at 9:58 pm

      Hi Linda, Our painted surface has held up great. However, I do recommend using an electric insert rather than a gas insert. Thank you for your question!
      ~Nicole

      Reply

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