I actually think it is very cool. I would paint it the color of the walls if I did not want to draw as much attention to it.

Save your new house money and paint. You can always install something over it after you have got the rest of the house up to speed. Since this is a modern look, I would feel free to either highlight it with a contrast color or make it disappear. Decide what you want on the walls and floor and then chose color. You could really have fun here with a totally unexpected roundness of color.

It'll cost you next to nothing to paint, so try that first. I adore the shape of it, and there are so many options depending on your style. If you like industrial, and the aviator line from Restoration Hardware, I might get a sheet metal guy to cover it with rivet trim. But it could go in any number of ways and finishes and still be very unique and cool.

Normal mogany clour with black shado clour will be atractive

Thanks for great suggestions!

Thank you i will be glade to recve your next email

I really like the fireplace as it is! Except for the color. :) Just paint it a color you like.

Ok I'm going to try paint first. I did like the ideas of upgrading the fireplace first from nemetin and the sheet metal/industrial look from barnartgallery. Thanks all!!

Has anyone tried using 3D panels?
KC

I dont' think I would with a wood burning FP. You get dust and a feint layer of soot no matter how hard you try. Cleaning would not be fun.

Onthefence....you're right! thanks

I'm all about the low maintenance ;-) And you're very welcome.

I think you're right to try paint first. I also like the shape and think with the right paint, it will look great. But FWIW, if you do decide to reface, you'll probably have to remove the paint first anyway to get anything to stick.

Yes, resurface it in a nice stone.

Mogany paints withe black shadow is not costly this can be done in 5 hours it will look veeeeeery nice ,atractive.magnefecin

After paints it will be aromance look if you put tow smal chiers with small table in bettween them and have anice cup of tea with some body that very closed to you you will feel the new cloure you chose

Or, you could wrap it in copper sheeting. That would be a wow.

I would paint this brick in a high-gloss black paint. Add a coat of polyurethane to add more shine. The fireplace would look very sophisticated and bring attention to it in a good way.

I've done a number of fireplaces for clients and depending on the budget we either paint or demolish/resurface. I'm scared of the white carpet near the fireplace. Will you be using it to burn wood or is it gas? Soot could be a problem. I usually remove the metal surround and mesh curtains and replace with a nice firescreen. It updates the look immediately and it's not hard to remove, just a little elbow grease and a few swear words! I posted pics in the Lehman Home project in my Houzz of the huge brick fireplace we painted a granite gray. The modern pillows on the ledge made it look amazing. I've painted them bone-color, made them into candle fireplaces, and also whitewashed them to look like a lime wash. Regardless, and this is going to be a pain, you should sand it down before repainting or you could get that overly painted look that you see in old rental homes. The sharper the brick shapes the more modern it will be with paint but honestly, I love the shape and would resurface in a minute! You could plaster over it and do a Greek style clean and fresh fireplace.

Black paints will not match the wall clour paints but Mogany clour with black shadow this give you attractive loock

Black paints will not match the wall clour paints but Mogany clour with black shadow this give you attractive loock this suggest but you can do the clour you like it will be beutifull

Great tips, Apartment 40, especially prepping the brick before painting so it doesn't look over painted. If I don't it will look terrible....thanks for pointing that out. Also, you are totally correct in removing the screen (swear words I know, lol).
Wish I could like the shape like others. To me, it's strange and too focal. I think after it's painted I may be able to accept it as part of the room.
Thought of faux finish to make it it look like used/old bricks, but, again, I'm back to highlighting the structure.
The carpeting is light beige and will be replaced at some point with a hard surface.

HI -- Lots good advice you are getting . Just another idea for you . Paint the bottom 1/3 a color you like then cover the top 1/3 with something in long pieces of material Verticaly. You could do this with wood or long narrow tiles or metal , anything that will do the curve .You could make this very interesting ! This could be cheaper to do by only doing the top 2/3 's and painting the rest. This is a real nice fireplace even though it is in a corner . It will be easier to cover if you do it on the vertical rather than trying to bend something around horizonally. I would love to see the after when you get it done , whatever you decide !

Lefty47/ithink any thing accept panting will give other defrant look to the chemeny

I promise that if you adopt some of the suggestions on the page, your fireplace will be something that you may actually end up liking a lot. While most of us love the shape, that's a totally personal thing and if a half-round fireplace doesn't feel good to you then it doesn't feel good. As a designer it's my job to help people realize the space they envision, and I would never say, "Hey you gotta love the half round fireplace!" However, I really think there's a lot of charm in it and when the floor is replaced, the screen off (and in the recycle) and the brick painted out to disappear more, you will be able to deal a bit better. As for making it look like old brick, you totally can, but again, be ready for lots of hard work. You'll need a serious wire brush, heavy duty gloves and lots of wine. Once the brick is stripped, you can mix white chalk paint with water and do a wash over the brick and it will look limed. That's a good look if you have dark wood and metal in the room. Lots of modern organic touches. :)

Apartment46/i respect you idea but i am stile saying mogny paint or maroney paint will be better

If he want to pant it as he like i think no need to aske us about the clour,somthing like chemeny it not special this for giving nice home locking

You have a lot a good ideas already, and I'd try to narrow it down to painting, which is the most affordable, or refacing with new stone, which will definitely cost more. Sorry that's not very original!!! Chrysteen

@slaah, it actually doesn't matter what any of us have to say because at the end of the day, the homeowners have to love it. I do interior design for a living, and there are as many opinions and homes and styles as there are people on the planet. We are all offering our own ideas and no one's idea is better or worse than anyone else's. Thanks for your feedback though!

Apartment46for the home/thank you verrrrrry mutch for your big mind and kindly heart