• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Partner with Taryn

Taryn Whiteaker

Taryn Whiteaker - Lifestyle and Design Blog

  • My Home Tour
  • Home Styling
    • Room Reveals
      • Our Current Home
      • Our First Home
    • Seasonal Home Tours
  • DIY Projects
    • DIY Home Decor
    • Crafts & Sewing
    • Before and Afters
    • Before and Afters
    • Furniture Builds and Makeovers
  • Seasonal Decor
    • Christmas
    • Easter
    • Fall
    • Fourth of July
    • Halloween
    • Spring
    • Valentine’s Day
  • Printables
  • Entertaining
    • Parties
    • Tablescapes
  • Fashion
  • Travel
  • Recipes

September 20, 2020

Stone Fireplace Makeover

Sharing is caring!

  • Share
  • Tweet

Alright guys! It’s the final, part 3 of the fireplace makeover! And this time it’s done and I LOVE it! It finally feels like I wanted it to for our space. So let’s dive right into our stone fireplace makeover and how we got here.

Stone Fireplace Makeover

Take your dark stone fireplace and turn it into something more modern and chic with this stone fireplace makeover on a budget!

In case you missed the previous versions, here is part 1 where I did a white wash stone and part 2 when I did the German Schmear. I didn’t love it at either stage, but I wanted to show you all my process. I put the final touches on everything with the new mantel and I feel like it finally fits our home!

Before Mantel

In case you need a refresh, here is what it looked like exactly one year ago! The stone is great, but it was very dark for our home. We have also added hardwoods in since then!

German Schmear Stone Fireplace

I am really loving the off white German schmear with the light wood mantel and the bold black accents. I feel like it goes SO much better with our kitchen remodel and the new hardwoods.

Raw Wood Mantel

Take your dark stone fireplace and turn it into something more modern and chic with this stone fireplace makeover on a budget!

Since our downstairs is one big open space, I wanted the wood tone of the mantel to blend with our kitchen accents. So I ended up using the exact same open shelving from the kitchen, but this time picked the plain version versus the ones with the black straps. I ended up cutting off the capped ends and converting them into the perfect solution to fit right over our existing mantel. It was an extremely easy project (much easier than I expected!). And I didn’t have to rip out our old one.

I have gotten a lot of requests for a full tutorial on how to make this mantel, so I will be doing a tutorial for you soon!

The brand I purchased for the mantel actually makes metal beam straps, but they ended up not being deep enough for our mantel (they are made for their beams, and I am using the shelves). Anyway, in my search for the perfect solution, I found this rubber faux beam strap on Amazon. It’s made to look like metal, but it gives you the flexibility to bend it over any size beam. You simply adhere it with industrial adhesive and a few finishing nails.

Fall Mantel Accessories

To finish it off, I styled it with this cute modern firewood holder. Ok, I know we have a gas fireplace, but I love the look of firewood!

Take your dark stone fireplace and turn it into something more modern and chic with this stone fireplace makeover on a budget!

I also added these cute copper lanterns with some wheat grass.

Take your dark stone fireplace and turn it into something more modern and chic with this stone fireplace makeover on a budget!

If you are a visual person, here is a video showing this part of the process!

I’ve gotten quite a few negative comments on Instagram about this makeover. Here is the deal, I liked our fireplace before and I like it now, they are just two totally different looks and what it came down to for me is that the dark brown stone just didn’t fit into the style of our downstairs. It was too ‘heavy’, it really weighed down the corner of the living and my goal was to make it feel less of a focal point and more of a ‘cozy accent corner’.

At the end of the day, you have to think about the space as a whole, versus the individual fireplace. And I finally feel like it’s the right fit for our house for right now. It was a relatively inexpensive fix, but maybe one day we will take it down and do something completely new.

SHOP THS SPACE

Other Posts You May Like:

White Wash Brick Tutorial

German Schmear Stone Fireplace Tutorial

Faux Beam Mantel Tutorial

About Taryn Whiteaker

Taryn Whiteaker is the voice of style behind TarynWhiteaker.com (formerly Design, Dining and Diapers) ! Taryn is a previous PR/Marketing professional who got back to her creative roots after becoming a mom and now shares her passion for home decor and design for the world to see. Taryn lives in the greater Seattle area with her husband and three kids and loves coffee, the outdoors, and exploring with her family.

You May Also Like:

  • Double Sink Bathroom Vanity Makeover
    Double Sink Bathroom Vanity Makeover
  • Laundry Room Makeover Week 2
    Laundry Room Makeover Week 2
  • White Wash Stone Fireplace
    White Wash Stone Fireplace
  • Christmas Outdoor Fireplace
    Christmas Outdoor Fireplace
  • Garage Makeover Plans
    Garage Makeover Plans
  • Small Laundry Room Makeover
    Small Laundry Room Makeover
  • Laundry Room Makeover Design Board
    Laundry Room Makeover Design Board
  • Dark Moody Room Makeover
    Dark Moody Room Makeover

Filed Under: ALL POSTS

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Tammy Henderson says

    September 21, 2020 at 5:44 pm

    I love the new fireplace! I totally agree with your comment that the dark brown was heavy. The off white really blends well with the walls and softens the room. I guess there are those that love the natural color of the stone but your change was spot on for your style. Good job!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Looking For Something?

CONNECT

Meet Taryn

Taryn Whiteaker

Hi and welcome! I'm Taryn and the voice of style behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I'm a wife, mom of three, and coffee lover, living in the Pacific Northwest! This is where I share my love for design, whether it's decorating our own home, tackling big DIY projects, creating inviting tablescapes, or sharing my personal style. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to subscribe to my mailing list to get all the latest updates! Read more...

Search This Site

Join The Mailing List!

Follow On Instagram!

And this sums up my excitement right now.... our b And this sums up my excitement right now.... our backyard is all coming together!!!!! Gah I’m loving it so much. I’m been sharing tons of projects in stories over the past couple of weeks - I am (almost) finished putting in this turf with @paverturfgrids and I couldn’t wait to share a peek with you! Sharing tons more soon... but for now, I going to enjoy this... 
.
.
.
Ps. I don’t think I’ve tried this jump since high school cheer and let’s not discuss how many takes it took! 
.
.
.
Partner #paverturfgrids #backyard #backyarddesign #backyardfun #diy #diyhomedecor #diyprojects #diydecor #turf #turfgrass #yardwork #doingneutralright #showemyourstyled #smmakelifebeautiful #thedelightofdecor #ispyraddesign #heyhomehey #currenthomeview #ispymoderndiy #myhousebeautiful #crossfit #crossfitmom
IT’S DONE!!! I still have some finishing touches IT’S DONE!!! I still have some finishing touches to do with lights and styling but I couldn’t wait to share a peek! I seriously cannot believe our house is finally the way I envisioned it so long ago. Thank you all for the input on dark exterior colors, I couldn’t not be happier with how it turned out. I will admit I was a little hesitant with the shingle stain at first, but seeing it all together is so good. It’s the more modern PNW vibe I wanted for our home, I can’t wait to share even more. 
.
.
Exterior/Trim in SW tricorn 
Shingles in SW Black Alder Solid Stain 
.
.
.
#exteriordesign #exterior #exteriorpainting #tricornblack #pnwhome #pnwvibes #curbappeal #sherwinwilliams #exteriors #neutralstyle #darkexterior #interiors #interiordesign #doingneutralright #showemyourstyled #smmakelifebeautiful #thedelightofdecor #ispyraddesign #heyhomehey #currenthomeview #ispymoderndiy #myhousebeautiful
So ready for the weekend! We will be hanging out w So ready for the weekend! We will be hanging out working on the backyard all weekend so tune into stories because I’ll be sharing lots of updates! 
.
.
.
 @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/3d9fw @liketoknow.it.home #hallway #hallwaydecor #hallwaydesign #gallerywall #neutralstyle 
#interiors #interiordesign #doingneutralright #showemyourstyled #smmakelifebeautiful #thedelightofdecor #ispyraddesign #heyhomehey #currenthomeview #ispymoderndiy #myhousebeautiful #cljsquad
Have you thought about adding more smart home tech Have you thought about adding more smart home technology into your own home? #ad It's been something we have talked about a lot over the past year, and I am loving the new products we've recently added from @amazon and @ring to refresh our home! Check out this video to see how I use them in my everyday life and head to the blog to read more about each product and @alexa99 #askalexa #amazonhome #smarthome
Guess what?! Both our leather sofa and drum coffee Guess what?! Both our leather sofa and drum coffee table are back in stock! We love both of these pieces from @overstock (gifted), and they are used daily around here. I will say when it comes to leather couches, we all give this one a 10/10, it’s incredibly comfortable and a piece you will have fore a looooong time. 
.
.
.
 #liketkit http://liketk.it/3cWHf @liketoknow.it @liketoknow.it.home #LTKhome #LTKstyletip #LTKfamily  #bonusroom #movieroom #decoration #decorinspo #interiordesign #interiordecorating #neutralstyle #neutralhome #neutraldecor #leathercouch #midcenturymodern #midmod #cljsquad
Not ready to close the books on spring break! I ha Not ready to close the books on spring break! I have a feeling homeschool is going to be a tad challenging this week 😉. We’ve really enjoyed the past week and low key weekend, it’s definitely getting us all a little more excited for summer and being outside a lot more! 
.
.
.
 @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/3cK8e @liketoknow.it.home #LTKhome #LTKkids #kidsroom #kidsspace #bunkbeds #bunkroom #ombre #accentwall #painting #boysroom #overstockstyle #ombré #interiors #interiordesign #doingneutralright #showemyourstyled #smmakelifebeautiful #thedelightofdecor #ispyraddesign #heyhomehey #currenthomeview #ispymoderndiy #myhousebeautiful #homedecor #homedecoration #homesweethome #diyprojects #diyhomedecor #diydecor
One of my top questions is about the console table One of my top questions is about the console table in our entry way, I got it from Arhaus about 6 years ago and haven’t seen it in stock since... BUT they have two other ones on sale right now that have similar looks to them. I also rounded up a few more that will give you the same look. I linked them to this post in the @liketoknow.it app and will share in stories as well! 
.
.
.
 #liketkit http://liketk.it/3cDC4 @liketoknow.it.home #LTKhome #LTKsalealert #entryway #rusticmodern #consoletable #entrywaydecor #interiors #interiordesign #doingneutralright #showemyourstyled #smmakelifebeautiful #thedelightofdecor #ispyraddesign #heyhomehey #currenthomeview #ispymoderndiy #myhousebeautiful #cljsquad #neutralstyle #neutraldecor #neutralhome
Got our dose of Vitamin D this week! Felt amazing. Got our dose of Vitamin D this week! Felt amazing. But I can’t wait to jump back into projects! Lots of new stuff coming up, I also have a fun video tour of the house coming up tomorrow! 🖤
.
.
.
#springbreak #palmsprings #laquinta #vacation #vacationmode #dinnerdate #datenight❤️ #datenightoutfit #vacationoutfit #resortwear #california #hothusband
It’s supposed to be in the 70’s in Seattle nex It’s supposed to be in the 70’s in Seattle next week which means major work on the backyard will be taking place! Things are moving right along. Our exterior started to get a new paint job this week (see stories) which will be finished next week, we will finish layer the paver pathways and installing the new turf next week as well! Next up, landscape and lighting. I love how this space looks already, and I can’t wait to show you even more of it. 🖤
.
.
.
 @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/3cpoZ @liketoknow.it.home #LTKhome 
#outdoors #outdooradventures #outdoorliving #patiodecor #fireplacedecor #fireplacedesign #outdoorfireplace #polywood #backyarddesign #backyardgoals #cljsquad #neutralstyle #neutraldecor #neutralhome #outdoorfurniture #neutraltones #blackandwhitedecor #homedecor #homedesign

Footer

THIS SITE

  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Partner with Taryn

Privacy Policy

If you are interested in learning more about data that might be collected by this site you are encouraged to read the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy for TarynWhiteaker.com 

COPYRIGHT POLICY

All images on this site are copyright of Design, Dining and Diapers, LLC. Unless otherwise noted. You may not use these images without written permission. If you would like to feature a project shown on Design, Dining and Diapers you may use a maximum of 2 images and include a visible link back to the project.

Copyright© 2021 · Brunch Pro Theme by Shay Bocks · Hosting by 3116 Digital

This site uses cookies: Find out more.