Just bought our home despite what I consider an ugly lava stone fireplace. I saw that others have a stone fireplace where the rocks are not so bulky, with even color, symmetrical. Those I am OK with. I don't have the budget to take it down completely at this time, but would like a DYI makeover. I don't care for white wash, but considering a solid white paint or even stucco. Or adding drywall or lumber.

Open to any ideas you would like to share.