Today, I wanted to mess around with something I’ve been thinking about for a while – fire brick color. Yeah, it sounds kinda specific, but I got this old fireplace at home, and I’ve been itching to give the room a makeover. So, I started wondering, what’s the deal with fire brick color, and how can I use it?
First off, I hit up the internet, just browsing around to see what fire brick even really is. Turns out, it’s this deep, warm red, kinda like the bricks you see in old-school fireplaces. I found out that the hex code for it is #b22222 – who knew colors had codes, right? It’s supposed to make you feel all energized and passionate, which sounds pretty good for a living room vibe.
Then I started digging into what colors go well with fire brick. I saw some people saying that indigo is a good match because it’s got this bluish-purple thing going on that looks nice with red. Others were talking about using warm colors like deep reds, oranges, and golds to keep that cozy, traditional feel. I even read somewhere that fire bricks themselves are usually white but get colored during manufacturing, so you can get them in black or gray too. That’s something to think about if I ever decide to replace the bricks.
So, armed with all this random info, I started playing around. I grabbed some color swatches from the hardware store – they had a ton, it was kinda overwhelming, to be honest. I held them up against my fireplace, trying to imagine the whole wall painted in different shades. The indigo was cool, but it felt a bit too bold for what I was going for. I wanted something that felt warm and inviting, not like a nightclub, you know?
I messed around with some of those warm tones, too. A deep red was too much – it made the fireplace look like it was about to burst into flames, and not in a good way. The oranges and golds were better, but they still didn’t feel quite right. It was like Goldilocks and the three bears, but with paint colors instead of porridge.
My final choices
- Finally, I decided to think outside the box a little. I remembered reading that fire brick can look good with natural colors, so I started looking at some earthy tones.
- I found this muted, kinda sandy color that I really liked. It’s warm, but not too in-your-face, and it makes the red of the fireplace pop without being too loud.
I also grabbed a sample of a soft gray, just to see how it looked. It’s a bit more modern, but it still feels cozy, and it lets the fireplace be the star of the show. I’m not totally sure which one I’ll go with yet, but I’m leaning towards the sandy color. It just feels right, you know? Like it’s meant to be there. The soft gray is also nice. It creates a calm and relaxing atmosphere.
Anyway, that’s where I’m at with my fire brick color adventure. It’s been a fun little project, and I’m excited to see how it all turns out. I’ll keep you guys posted on my living room makeover – it’s gonna be a big change, but I think it’ll be worth it. Who knows, maybe I’ll even throw in some of those colored fire bricks if I’m feeling adventurous!
