German smear river rock fireplace

After you voted to make our stone fireplace work in the mountain fixer, we got to "schmearing" and...I think I like it. Here's our stone fireplace makeover.

When we thought about the cozy lived-in feel we wanted to create for our living room, I immediately knew I wanted to do a DIY overgrouted stone fireplace. There’s something about the look that, to me, feels modern and like an old cottage at the same time. Plus, as a DIYer learning how to overgrout

Are you looking for an easy way to update a river rock hearth? Try the german schmear technique to transform outdated rock to beautiful European country style.

Whitewashing a fireplace surround is a super solution for updating old, dark stone or brick. It can be a little scary to undertake, but it’s actually a very eas…

Light stone fireplace inspiration! Get the modern rustic look you are wanting for your home. From limestone to white washed brick and chunky mantels.

Stone accents can be amazing architectural focal points, but when they’re dark, outdated, or an awful yellow color from the 1970s, the look can be an eyesore. It may feel daunting or scary to change something that seems so permanent, but once you take the plunge, you’ll wish you had painted your stone sooner. We have 3 products you can use to easily update interior or exterior stone. Click Pin to read more.

how we cleaned and prepped our outdated stone fireplace before we whitewashed it using vinegar and a drill bit brush attachment.