The wood is stunning and I wouldn't touch it unless you're planning to change the color on the crown molding. One of the things I've seen a lot lately here in Southern California is using tile stencils. There's a special paint you can use for an all over coat, then buy stencils and chalk paint to make the design you are looking for. All you need then is a clear epoxy coat to make it easy to wash. Another more affordable option is to replace the fire place insert.

Enjoy your vintage treasure! I wouldn’t change it, except for perhaps the firebox face frame, if possible. I’d just get a beautiful painting or mirror and new accessories.

Oh my❣️Your fireplace is stunning❣️I would NOT change a thing.

You don't update a classic. At least in a not in non-reversible fashion please.

I’m guessing this was built in the 1990s? Maybe I’m wrong. Anyway, it’s very nice — what do you not like about it?

Love the mantel and tile, hate the fireplace. These modern fireplace inserts take so much away from a traditional looking fireplace, particularly in your Craftsman style home. So, you need to cover that thing up so it looks more like a masonry fireplace. Fortunately, there are still a few companies that custom make good old fashioned fireplace screens that are perfect for this.

Here are 4 different concepts.

Free Standing Solid Brass Frame Screen with Mesh Curtains

Craftsman Style Bowed Spark Arrestor

Arched Solid Brass Free Standing Screen

Black Free Standing Screen

Mockups By: Hansen Wholesale

We supply all of these items. If you some better mockups we would need some better pictures. You can read instructions for our FREE Fireplace Design Service Here.