Today I am sharing with you the painting our tired tiles received.
The painting continues today! Everything is going great, but it is taking longer than expected. The hardest part is keeping Miss L and our dog out of the painter’s way. We end up holed up in the master bedroom, which, I think I’m speaking for the three of us here, gets booooring. I think we’re going to head up to one of my favorite antiquing towns in Michigan today to busy ourselves (not the dog, she’s staying here).
I want to share one of the major changes that this painting project is bringing; the mantel and tile surround! We wanted to paint all of the woodwork in the house white, so, obviously, the mantel was going to change. After discussing it with the painter, it was decided that we would also go ahead and paint the rather dingy and tired tiles as well. I am very pleased with this decision, and I think you’ll agree it is a change for the better!
Actually, knowing that all the woodwork would be painted white, the idea piqued my interest already. It would be great that cool pieces would be distributed around the house. But it still struck me when I saw the result. Repainting the tiles is an absolutely great idea. Nice one! 🙂 However, be careful when you grout them, as doing so might scratch the paint.
Leeanne ^.^
Hope antiquing went well… and hey, if it didn’t at least you can come home to a FABULOUS NEW FIREPLACE!!!! love it!!!!
Love this makeover! So simple but makes a great impact!
The tiles look absolutely gorgeous! I think the design looks Mediterranean, which is always a classy look to go for. The color is cooler and easier on the eyes, and I just love how it looks with that lovely ottoman you have there! Also, yeah, it does look cleaner that way – just keep the walls bare and avoid putting up too many fixtures so you get that minimalist kind of look. Cheers, April!
Melva Rivers
Does the paint have to be heat resistant since the rules get heated by the fireplace? I would love to do something like this but I have this concern! Thanks!
We don’t actually use our fireplace, so I did not have to worry about it. I don’t know the answer to you question, sorry! 🙂
Hi April,
I just love your decorating ideas. Especially, the mantle and wall color in the article: Read More about Classic Design: Flanking a Fireplace with Accent Chairs.
Are you able to tell me the wall color used in that photo. I’d like to paint my living room wall that exact color.
Many Thanks!
Chae Heyer
Hi there! The wall color is Vapor Trails by Benjamin Moore. 🙂
great fireplace. Do you have a tutorial on this?
Love this! I’m about to paint my very similar looking fireplace with tile surround white. My walls are all SW Big Chill. What color did you paint the hearth floor tiles? I was going to paint mine black to match the firebox. Yours looks like a darker gray and seems softer.
I just left the hearth tile floors the way they were. 🙂