Our current bedroom has a little nook across from the bed that I wanted to add a fireplace to for a long time! But there is no gas hook up there, so we opted for an electric fireplace.

The modern clean design of the fireplace surround houses our electric fireplace and fits the decor of the bedroom. The frame is made using construction lumber and then sheeted with MDF.

It fits in the nook perfectly and having a fireplace in the bedroom is a luxury anyone can have with a little DIY. Read more to get the plans for this fireplace surround along with the video and written tutorial to make your own.

The fireplace in our living room was small and dwarfed by the high ceilings. It needed to be the focal point, so we used the existing fireplace insert and rebuilt the frame to go all the way to the ceiling. We also added a place for the TV in this makeover. The floor to ceiling fireplace is now a focal point from the living room all the way through to the dining room in this open concept space!

Adding tile all the way to the ceiling on this fireplace makeover made it the focal point of our living room. I love the modern look of the marble tile, it is definitely a showstopper!

Updating fireplace inserts are sometimes all you need to do. The vent blades on this one were a silver color and they really stood out against the black matte finish of the rest of the fireplace insert.

A simple paint job did the trick and now it has a more cohesive look! Read more to see how we did this cheap and easy fireplace makeover and safely painted with a heat safe option! We later updated it to add the look of natural stones too and love the finish.

This before and after is incredible! It is hard to believe that before this was an old outdated red brick fireplace. You really have to see the before to appreciate this total fireplace makeover!

Cement board covers the old brick and a new gas fireplace insert was added along with the modern black surround. The seamlessness of the design is what really amazes me! It's modern and minimal but still fresh and cozy in this living space.

Often times you will have a fireplace that doesn't work anymore, for whatever reason. Don't despair! That too can be fixed.

Removing the old fireplace insert is easy to do (be sure to have professionals turn off the gas if it's a gas insert) and replacing it with a new insert will have you cozying up to a fire in no time!

This fireplace is double-sided and with a fresh coat of white paint. The new fireplace combined with the white bricks is stunning and perfect for the space.

Concrete paired with vertical dark shiplap, I'm loving this look! The industrial look of the concrete is softened by the color of the concrete and the shiplap above.

The brick wasn't removed, it was framed over to add the concrete and shiplap, so you don't have to demo the brick to do this fireplace makeover.

Read more to learn how to do this fireplace remodel idea yourself.

Some people will say it's a crime to paint over real stone, but it's your home and if you want to do it I say go for it!

This stone fireplace had different tones and colours originally. For a fresh modern look, white paint was used to transform the stone veneer and a new live edge mantle was added.

I love how fresh modern it looks now! The power of a fresh coat of paint is a real thing.

This is a great way to update a wood-burning stove or wood-burning fireplace. Updating the wall, tile or stone surrounding the fireplace is a great way to bring new life to the space.

Adding a faux concrete panel wall is a great idea and a lot less heavy than real concrete, because gives a beautiful, similar look. Not to mention it's less messy to install!

This started out as a flat gas fireplace insert with a traditional mantle and surround, and now it's a modern farmhouse beauty.

Building a frame to bump out the fireplace gives it more presence in the room, turning it into the focal point of the space without having to spend a lot of money to do it. Love the addition of the ceramic tile around the insert and on the hearth too.

The tile and color of the shiplap along with the fireplace mantle give this fireplace remodel a lovely coastal vibe.

This modern beautiful fireplace didn't exist before. The room was a blank canvas with no architectural detail at all. Now, this living space has a fireplace that does double duty as an entertainment center with storage.

I love the dark color and the removable storage shelves to store wood. Read more for the plans and tutorial to build this modern electric fireplace wall in your home.

This sleek modern fireplace is lovely to look at and makes this wall the focal point of this living space. It's created using a vapor mist with light that reflects off the water making it look like flames.

It's so realistic you wouldn't believe it wasn't real until you stick your hand in and it's cold. No heat is generated with this beautiful Japandi style fireplace.

This would be a good option if you live in a hotter region where you don't want the heat, but you want the ambiance of a fireplace.

You can cover your old fireplace to give it a new look and not demo the old fireplace at all. It's a lot less messy that way and you keep the original shape and size.

Underlayment (a cheaper alternative to plywood) was used to cover the base of the hearth and MDF was used to make the molding detail. Then shiplap boards were added to the cover the rest.

Check out that fireplace mantle! It's the perfect finishing touch to this fireplace remodel.

Red brick fireplaces had their day, and there are some design styles where they still look good, but if you aren't a fan of red brick you can paint it for an instant update!

White bricks look so much better with these built-ins and the fresh coat of paint gives this focal wall a cohesive look.

A new mantle is one of the easiest ways to update your old fireplace. Chunky fireplace mantles are now being favored over the old skinny ones for a variety of reasons.

They can be rustic, modern, traditional, or any style you want them to be. The best part is you can make it using pine boards and not have to spend a fortune on a large wooden beam.

Look at your fireplace and decide on the style you want to achieve then you can add a bulkier mantle to complement that style.

Here is another great option for updating an old red brick fireplace using white paint.

This one is built around a wood-burning stove that also got a makeover to update the brass door.

Leaving the wood mantle is a good choice when you want it to match the other trim in the room.

Sometimes a fireplace has no character, it has no presence in the room. The good news is there are lots of fireplace makeover ideas you can use to change that!

Building it up to the ceiling will instantly make it the focal point of the room and you can do it easily using molding. New millwork can take your fireplace and give it new life and new character. Love the way this remodel incorporated that white marble or grey marble tile too!

Refreshing the brick on your fireplace is a great option for a makeover. The trick is to make it look real and not just like painted brick.

You may be thinking that this makeover will take way too long to get done, but there are kits on the market that make it a lot easier to do. Read more to find out how to make painted brick look real.

Paint and new tile go a long way when updating an outdated fireplace. The biggest transformation on this fireplace focal wall was replacing the 90's mirrored shelves on the side of the fireplace to make it look like a whole new home!

Adding the design feature using birch logs was a genius idea and it looks great in this space. No worries that you will have to replace the wood as you use it. This is a gas fireplace insert, but no one has to know that just looking at it.

This corner fireplace went from having an unfinished look to modern farmhouse goodness.

The mantle is made using 2x4s and MDF with natural stone tile above. A cabinet was added to the side of the fireplace to house electronics and other media storage.

White paint on the mantle finishes off the farmhouse look that is clean and fresh. Read more to see the plans for making your own modern farmhouse mantle.

This fireplace refresh included white paint for the fireplace brick, a new rustic wood mantle, and new tile on the hearth. It's a makeover that you could do in a weekend.

The new slate tile on the hearth and the rustic wooden mantle would look great with a variety of design styles. The decor added gives this fireplace remodel a wonderful modern boho style that is really inviting and relaxing.

Dry brushing old fireplace brick with paint is a great option for a makeover that won't cost a lot of money. It will take an outdated fireplace and give it a new look that is fresh and modern.

You can paint a base color onto your brick first then apply the dry brush technique with an accent color or you could just dry brush the original brick to keep some of the original brick color. It's really up to you and the look you want to achieve.

You really, and I mean really, have to see the before to appreciate this old fireplace and mantle makeover. The whole living space is a complete transformation!

The mix of shiplap, rustic mantle and penny tile transformed this outdated stone fireplace into a beautiful modern farmhouse style focal point.

When adding a fireplace to your living space, it's important to place it in the right spot. This DIY fireplace was added where the vault in the ceiling meets.

The floor-to-ceiling design takes advantage of the vault in the ceiling to give it a unique and modern shape. You will love the dark roman clay finish they added!

I love the shape of this fireplace and that it goes all the way to the ceiling as if it really has a chimney. IMO, if you're going to add a fireplace where there wasn't one, it should look like it has always been there.

This new built-in fireplace was framed up using construction lumber and because it is a gas fireplace insert, it could sit on the floor with no worry about clearance.

Be sure to have a professional run the gas lines for you if you choose this option to add a fireplace to your living space.

With the invention of electric fireplaces, you can easily add a fireplace to your home where you never had one before.

Replacing a faux fireplace with a real electric fireplace and stone hearth brought the coziness factor up in this room immediately. The stone hearth really helps to make this wall the focal point of the room.

Here's another quick and easy budget makeover. Out with the gold and in with the new and updated! We've all seen them, some of us have probably had them (or still do) the gold or brass detail on fireplace inserts.

The design style thought originally was to make it an accent so that it stood out. Now, modern design style is about a cohesive look, and that gold or brass has to go away.

This easy fireplace update is one of those great ideas that will give your old fireplace a quick update and only cost you the price of a can of spray paint and a little elbow grease.