Light stone fireplace inspiration! Get the modern rustic look you are wanting for your home. From limestone to white washed brick and chunky mantels.

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Do you have an outdated fireplace that’s more of an eyesore than a beautiful focal point? Then you need a fireplace makeover! My old fireplace was covered in large, bold-colored stones that were in desperate need of an update, so I decided to give it a fresh look.

How German Schmear my ugly stone fireplace? If you are asking yourself this question, then you are probably ready to make a change. You can bring an old-world charm to your outdated stone fireplace, with the DIY technique called German Schmear. German Schmear is very DIY friendly and I am confident you could get this done in one Saturday!