Summertime Fireplace Makeover

Are you considering a fireplace makeover? Summertime is the perfect time to do it. Not only is it the least disruptive time of year to have work done on your fireplace, but you will also have more time to select the best fireplace for your home heating needs and budget.

Summer Fireplace Ideas

Now if your fireplace looks a bit dated, a fresh coat of paint or a new surround and mantel can make a huge difference. Want something more dramatic? Consider installing a new energy-efficient fireplace or insert. And if you’re feeling creative, you can add an outdoor fireplace to create a warm and inviting summer retreat for backyard dining and entertaining under the sunny, clear blue Hudson River Valley, NY skies.

Decorate The Space

With some imagination, you can eliminate the winter blues and transform your fireplace into a beautiful and functional part of your home that you’ll enjoy all year long. Give your fireplace a splash of paint in a bright, sunny color. A fresh coat of paint is a quick and easy way to update your fireplace with a warm summery feel. Choose a bright, cheerful color like yellow, orange, or Sky Blue to give your living room the summer vibe.

Add a mantel made from natural materials. A custom mantel made from driftwood, reclaimed wood, or marble will add a touch of natural beauty to your fireplace. If you’re feeling crafty, you can even build your own mantel from scratch. Do I hear summertime family project?

Fireplace Upgrades

Install a New Manufactured Fireplace

A brand-new brick, stone, or linear manufactured fireplace will draw the eye to your new centerpiece, making it a stunning focal point of your indoor or outdoor living space. Choose a traditional, rustic, or contemporary wood-burning or gas model that reflects your style and will complement your home’s décor.

Install A Fireplace Insert

Energy-efficient fireplace inserts are a quick and affordable way to give any masonry fireplace a summertime makeover. Traditional, contemporary, and modern styles in your choice of wood, gas, or pellet fuel are the perfect way to create an inviting atmosphere you will enjoy all year. And best of all, it requires no chimney modifications (in most cases).

Here are some additional creative ideas for a summer fireplace makeover:

• Whitewash the brick surround to give it a brighter, summer-like appearance.
• If you have a gas fireplace, you can adjust the flame color for a blue beach vibe or sunny orange to match your mood.
• You can also add seasonal décor to your fireplace, such as seashells, beach balls, pale and shovel, etc. Get the kids involved in a fun sand coloring project and proudly display their homemade crafts in a glass jar on the mantel or around the fireplace.

With a little creativity, you can have some fun giving your fireplace a makeover that the family will enjoy all summer.

Fireplace Makeover, Restoration, and Installation Specialists

Summertime is also an excellent time for all your chimney maintenance and fireplace remodeling, restoration, and installation projects. Summer is the slow season for chimney professionals. You will beat the crowds and be rewarded with a faster response and a large selection of wood and gas fireplaces for your indoor or outdoor living space. Call Hudson Valley Chimney at (845) 471-1071 or contact us online to schedule an appointment with a certified chimney professional.