This Edwardian farmhouse was originally a dairy farm, and the whole place needed renovating when Charlotte Clark and family moved in. "It had been let go to rack and ruin and we could not wait to bring back its charm and create our forever family home," she writes.

if you're going to paint the ugly brick fireplace, then straight painting is a great option. A slight bit of antiquing is okay. But that's...

Select from the best range of Gas Fires for your living room and bedroom at QS Supplies. Discover a range of electrical and inset fireplaces.

At Rigby's we supply and install an extensive range of Fireplaces, Electric Fires, Gas Fires & Wood Burning Stoves in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire.

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Just like a burning fire, a beautiful pair of lights can accentuate the features of your fireplace while creating a warming effect on the room as a whole. In this design by Rejuvenation, the living room lighting is modern and elegant, mirroring the style and symmetry of the fireplace. We love the addition of the autumn foliage, which adds warmth and texture to the marble and is a great example of seasonal decorating. (Image credit: Rejuvenation)

The perfect way to upgrade your existing open fireplace, its neat size suits urban living and is powerful enough to heat open-plan rooms.

These fireplace makeover ideas utilize new mantels, surrounds, built-ins, paint, and design smarts to turn an eyesore into a focal point. Borrow inspiration from these before-and-after fireplace makeovers for your own remodel.