We love a sleek shiplap fireplace surround. Our clients were looking to update their fireplace surround as they were completing a home remodel and addition in conjunction. Their inspiration was a photo they found on Pinterest that included a sleek mantel and floor to ceiling shiplap on the surround. Previously the surround was an old red brick that surrounded the fire box as well as the hearth. After structural work and granite were in place by others, we installed and finished the shiplap fireplace surround and modern mantel.

Innovative Design Build was hired to remodel an existing fireplace in a single family home in Boca Raton, Florida. We were not to change the footprint of the fireplace or to replace the fire box. Our design brought this outdated dark bulky fireplace that looked like it belonged in a log cabin, into 2020 with a modern sleeker design. We replaced the whole surround including the hearth and mantle, as well as painted the side walls. The clients, who prefer a more coastal design, loved the traditional brick pattern for the surround, so we used creamy colors in a multi format design to give it a lot of texture. Then we chose a beautiful porcelain slab that was cut using mitered edges for a seamless look. We then stained a custom mantle to match other wood tones in their home tying it into the surrounding furniture. Finally we painted the walls in a lighter greige tone to compliment the newly remodeled fireplace. This project was finished in under a month, just in time for the clients to enjoy the Christmas holiday.

White painted brick fireplace in the luxurious master suite of this Street of Dreams Home 2013. With the brick mantle, white wood built in surrounding the fireplace and a tv above this master suite is fully complete.

The formal living area in this Brooklyn brownstone once had an awful marble fireplace surround that didn't properly reflect the home's provenance. Sheetrock was peeled back to reveal the exposed brick chimney, we sourced a new mantel with dental molding from architectural salvage, and completed the surround with green marble tiles in an offset pattern. The chairs are Mid-Century Modern style and the love seat is custom-made in gray leather. Custom bookshelves and lower storage cabinets were also installed, overseen by antiqued-brass picture lights.

The open design displays a custom brick fire place that fits perfectly into the log-style hand hewed logs with chinking and exposed log trusses.
Inspiration for a rustic open concept medium tone wood floor, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted ceiling, wood ceiling and wood wall living room remodel in Other with brown walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

JMS Custom Homes
Example of a transitional living room design in Minneapolis with a tile fireplace

Family room - country open concept medium tone wood floor, brown floor, coffered ceiling and shiplap wall family room idea in Atlanta with beige walls, a brick fireplace, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

The light-filled living room with wood-burning brick fireplace. Photos by Cameron Acker
Example of a 1960s living room design in San Diego with a brick fireplace

Some of our goals and solutions were obvious in this Timeless Style Renovation, other challenges required loads of plotting and planning. Our client inherited his Marlton, New Jersey childhood home and for years chose to keep it ‘as is’ out of respect for his family and because (truth) it was going to be a significant investment — the entire house needed to be refreshed! Flooring, fireplace, removal of walls, windows enlarged, many pocket doors added, all bathrooms redesigned, electric/ gas not to code (from 1965), a massive 300lb safe to incorporate/ tuck away somewhere, planning for a future potential main level in-law suite — the list was very long! Inspiration was easy: they had won awards for their stunning koi pond and landscaping, and they love to entertain. Getting these high powered professionals who were used to running divisions of huge corporations to hand over the reins … NOT so easy. Thankfully, they now can’t stop singing our praises! See their other amazing rooms here.

Living room with white washed brick fireplace surround and reclaimed mantel made from a rough hewn beam. Engineered hardwood flooring (Mohawk Winchester) in varying lengths and widths.

A rustic and cozy living room highlighted by a large stone fireplace built from stones found on the property. Reclaimed rustic barn timbers create ceiling coffers and the fireplace mantle.

Jenn Baker
Inspiration for a large industrial open concept concrete floor and gray floor family room remodel in Dallas with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

A modern yet cozy living room with blue painted cabinets, a large gray sectional colorful accents, and custom drapery panels. The exposed brick fireplace givess the space a casual feel. The Gold accents on the coffee table add polish to the family room.

Rustic White Photography
Large transitional tile back porch photo in Atlanta with a fireplace and a roof extension

Living room - traditional living room idea in Houston

Inspiration for a transitional backyard patio remodel in San Diego with a fire pit and a roof extension

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Denver with white walls, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace and a media wall

The adjoining cozy family room is highlighted by a herringbone tile fireplace surround and built-in shelving. Bright pops of color add to the interest.

Boston Blend Round Thin Stone Fireplace
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal and open concept carpeted and brown floor living room remodel in Boston with brown walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv