Get ready for some brick slip fireplace inspiration !
It is fair to say that we all love a good fireplace, especially in the winter. There is something about a fireplace that brings a sense of calm and comfort. Maybe this love of fireplaces comes from our natural need for warmth and comfort. If we rewind back to the days of cave men the fire was an essential means to sustain life.
Fast forward to modern day and it is pot luck as to whether your home actually has a fireplace. New build houses often do not feature a fireplace of chimney breast any more as new and modern heating regulations render them useless.
Fear not, as brick slips are the perfect solution if you need to rejuvenate an existing fireplaces or build a new one.
Classic Fireplace Inspiration
Fireplaces and bricks are a classic combo. We cant see the two going out of fashion anytime soon and you can see why!
Even if your fireplace isn’t in use it doesn’t mean you cant make it the focal point of your room. The great thing about brick slip fireplaces is that they offer up a comforting backdrop to allow your imagination to go wild.
Couple your brick slip fireplace with some rustic logs and log burner and you are in cottage heaven.
Maybe you prefer a more minimalist modern look, we have brick slips which offer up a more modern type of style and work well in more contemporary installations.
What colour brick slip works best for a fireplace?
The best brick slip colours for your fireplace will mostly come down to a personal choice. The overall vibe and ambiance you want to create will help to decide the colour clay which you want.
To create a natural looking brick slip fireplace, lighter colours are your best options. Manhattan white, New Sandalwood and London Weathered Yellow all offer more calm and laid back tones.
If you are wanting a more modern look then choosing brick slips with more engineered lines and uniformity would really add to the style.
By far the most popular tones still are red based clays, traditional looking exposed brick slip fireplaces. These can be created using products like our Docklands Red Multi, Olde Bayswater and Olde Watermill brick slips.
These products are highly traditional in aesthetics and give a quintessential cottage style feel to a fireplace.
You can install brick slips yourself!
If you are on a budget, have been enlightened by our fireplace inspiration and are looking to give brick slip installation a go then our web site is full of useful tricks and tips for the budding DIY enthusiast.
