When it comes to wood fireplace surrounds, few seem to have negative things to say -- because hey, you can just paint it ...

She paints the fire box surround and the mantel ... strokes to achieve the suede-like texture. Instead of painting her brick fireplace one solid color, @greymattercollection used varied tones ...

Want to enhance your fireplace without breaking the bank? Try painting the surround in an intriguing color. Here, designer Schuyler Samperton shows us how it’s done in a bohemian beach house.