If you have a fireplace in your living room, or another room in your home, and it’s looking a little worse for wear, this is the perfect time to explore fireplace showrooms in Birmingham for some inspiration as to how you could revamp it.

Another place you can look to get some ideas is a recent article from House Beautiful, which highlighted how a simple coat of paint can make a big difference to how your fireplace ties into the rest of your decor.

Depending on the look you’re going for, you could paint the mantel and mouldings so that they match, for example. The news provider explained that this works well in a contemporary setting, especially when you hang a piece of art above the fireplace to make it a focal point.

If you long for a stone mantel to match a stone surround, but don’t have the budget to stretch to one, you could also explore how paint can make your mantel perfectly complement the stone. For example, painting a mantel white when the natural stone surround has swirls of pale tones in it can tie the whole look together.

Of course, if you want to make a statement you could choose an eye-catching vibrant colour for your mantel to make it stand out from neutral walls. It will give the room a pop of colour and certainly draws the eye to the fireplace.

Last year, Good Housekeeping stressed that you shouldn’t overlook what you put on your mantelpiece. It also pointed out that use these items to introduce personality and colour to your decor.