Is it any surprise that one of my favorite features of our 1930's bungalow is the fireplace?
In case you missed the post from earlier in the week: Surprise, we bought a house!
The problem, however, is that the house hasn't been occupied in more than twenty years, so a whole lot of work must be done before my daydream of "sitting by the fire while eating fondue" can come true.
In the hierarchy of the one billion and one items that will have to be completely renovated in the house, the fireplace occupies the lowest level. With that in mind, I've compiled 15 budget-friendly, DIY fireplace ideas to begin brainstorming solutions to the nightmare below. My hope is that when time finally comes time to make a decision, I'll have an idea of what I actually want – because if the list below is any indication, I am all over the style spectrum.
Won't you please help me pick a favorite?
So what do you think? Which ideas are your favorite, and which do you absolutely hate? I can't wait to hear your feedback!
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See the newly renovated fireplace here:
Can someone give me the tile name and dimensions of the Lilikoi Joy fireplace please. I can’t access the blog. I want it on our fireplace! Thanks
Hi Tony –
It looks like Sharon has taken down her blog since I first linked to it four years ago. But I was able to find this Apartment Therapy feature, where it mentions that the tile is a honed vein cut travertine tile. Hope that helps! Best of luck with your project, and thanks for reading FOXYOXIE.com!
I love the look of the reclaimed wood mosaic fireplace and how it looks very boho chic. My husband and I are thinking about putting a fireplace in our bedroom. I think this would be a good way to add style while still keeping it functional.
Can you share the wall color please? Thanks.
There are several options that I love and would like to use if the opportunity arises. The Parisian Glamour, the Mosaics (reclaimed wood and faux stone), Luxe and Decadent, Herrington, Victorian Elegance and possibly the Italian Glam (my husband would not agree on this last one)…depending on the room and decor of the rest of the home.
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These photos are all so stunning! I don’t know what I’d pick if I were you but I can’t wait to see what you choose! XO
These photos are all so stunning! I don’t know what I’d pick if I were you but I can’t wait to see what you choose! XO
At the moment it’s a toss-up between leaving the fireplace as is (gasp!) or transforming it into a standalone fireplace by knocking down the wall and raising the roof (sort of like the attached photo, but obviously far less glamorous).
Both of these alternatives weren’t even an option when I first wrote the article, so that just goes to show how quickly things can change! Needless to say, I’m leaning more towards the open concept area, but as is the case with renovations, the budget dictates all!
Wish me luck! :)
Love the stone and marble work. Go with that! :)
Thanks so much for chiming in, Cheryl! It’s so interesting to see the range of people’s preferences! So far all suggestions have been different!
I’m really liking the white painted brick!
Hi Tamara, thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts! Painting it white would definitely be the most budget-friendly option (aside from leaving it as is), and that’s a major plus in a house renovation! I guess time will tell! XO
Go with the marble tile herringbone!
Ah, a girl after my own heart! That just happens to be my favorite! Thanks for sharing your thoughts! XO