With a floor to ceiling fireplace, all eyes are on the hearth of your home. It’s unavoidable- floor to ceiling fireplaces are naturally big and tall, making them very hard to miss. But is your fireplace looking its best?
If you’re not satisfied with your fireplace, you’re not alone. Since a lot of new homes aren’t being built with fireplaces, your fireplace is likely due for a bit of an update. Even if you’ve got a home that was constructed more recently with a built-in fireplace, tastes can easily change over time. Not to worry! Whether your motives are functional or aesthetic, we’ve got some awesome floor to ceiling fireplace remodel ideas for you.
So you’ve got an old, brick fireplace that needs a little bit of a tune-up. Well, you’ve got a couple of options. The first is to repaint over the old brick, like in the photo above.
Repainting brick is a great way to fix the aesthetic of an old floor to ceiling fireplace. Plus, it’s pretty cost-effective since you’ll end up keeping the material of the old fireplace. We recommend that if you choose to repaint your fireplace, you choose white, or another more neutral color. Neutral colors on a fireplace are great because they brighten up the room, and tie in with a lot of other room decor elements.
Another possible remodel for an old brick fireplace is updating the materials of the fireplace itself. You can use the space of your old floor to ceiling fireplace to make a new, greater one in its image!
Take the fireplace above, for example. Before it was stone, it was made up of brick. However, through the power of remodeling, they were able to update the look of the fireplace, adding some great new shelving in the process as well.
If stone’s not your thing, you could also update your brick floor to ceiling fireplace to one made out of tile. A patterned tile can update the focus of the room, and make your fireplace look more elegant. Alternatively, a plain tile can also give your floor to ceiling fireplace a much needed uplift. No matter what type of tile you choose, their sleek, clean finish will help your fireplace feel much more in-style.
Whether you’ve got an old mantel that needs updating or you’re getting one for the first time, a new mantel is a great remodel idea. If you’re looking at new mantels, you have two major options.
The first is to go for a functional mantel that is similar to your old one. Maybe your old mantel had taken some damage, or just fell outside of the aesthetic of the rest of the room. Simply install a new mantel in the style of the old one, and voila!
However, if you’re getting a mantel for the first time or want to venture into a new style entirely, you could go the ornate route. There are lots of different styles of mantels out there- have fun exploring and finding the one that speaks to you!
When it comes to floor to ceiling fireplaces, they’re often pretty eye-catching due to their height and size. So, when it comes to remodeling, one thing to consider is what aesthetic you’re going for. If you choose a more minimalist or modern look, you may want to consider getting rid of the mantel altogether.
Removing the mantel allows the façade of your fireplace to speak for itself. No knickknacks, no extras, nothing. Additionally, we should probably add that the no-mantel aesthetic works best for fireplaces with a clean façade like this one. So, if you’ve got an older-looking fireplace, your remodeling might include removing the mantel, but it probably shouldn’t be the only alteration that you make.
While you’re remodeling your floor to ceiling fireplace, another element to consider is functionality. Is your fireplace warming the room around it? Or does it feel like it could be warmer?
If you’re looking to up the heat level of your fireplace, one great remodel idea is to add an insert to your fireplace. A fireplace insert is a steel or cast iron box that insulates the fire and helps trap the heat.
When it comes to inserts, there are also a couple of different options to choose from, including wood, gas, or electric. For more info, check out this helpful guide on the different styles of inserts!
If you’re looking for other ways to give your floor to ceiling fireplace an update, don’t be afraid to dig into the details! For example, a screen is a great way to make your fireplace look more distinct. Plus, it’ll act as a safety guard as well. Screens are a beautiful way to prevent the ashes of the fireplace from flying out into the rest of the room.
Another thing to think about is what’s above your fireplace. We already discussed the pros and cons of mantels themselves, but a floor to ceiling fireplace has plenty of vertical room for additional decorations.
If you decide against the minimalist route, you could experiment with what’s above your fireplace. What about a painting? Or, maybe a mounted television is more your speed? Whatever you do, though, be careful if you decide to mount a mirror above the fireplace. You can make it work if you’ve got your heart set on it, but there are a couple of common pitfalls that people fall into when it comes to mounted mirrors. Be sure to know the experts’ advice before you buy or install a mirror above the fireplace!
Whatever method of remodeling suits you, we hope you enjoy your new, updated floor to ceiling fireplace. Happy remodeling!
