Fireplaces
Interior Uses
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Curved - This curved fireplace adds an interesting form to the space as well as a focal point. This type of fireplace is uncommon but very intriguing and visually appealing.
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Painted - This brick fire place is painted to create a accent and focal point within the space. Although the brick in this example is painted black, brick can be painted in any color desired.
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Limewash - Limewash is a coating that is applied to the brick much like paint that gives off a "rustic" feeling. It dries as a thin white veil over the brick allowing some natural color to seep through but is otherwise mostly muted.
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Whole wall - In some spaces, brick fireplaces don't just stop at the fireplace limits, but cover the entire wall containing the fireplace. This gives the space an accent wall and a focal point and creates a more visually interesting environment.
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Outdoor - Fireplaces are not only for interiors but for exterior fixtures as well. Outdoor fireplaces inherit mainly the same characteristics as interior fire places do, create focal points and facilitate feelings of warmth to the space.





Brick Fireplaces
Brick fireplaces can take shape in any form. They can be small or grand, flat or textured or even curved. Brick fireplaces can also be customized to have many different looks such as any color of paint, smooth, rough, or natural textures, and in different geometric patterns. Overall, since brick is so customisable, brick fireplaces can fit in almost any environment no matter the aesthetic. Adding a fireplace to a space also can make a focal point within a room. The addition can also create a more cozy feel to a space since fire is associated with feelings of warmth.​
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ASTM standard: C1261-13(2017)e1 - Standard Specification for Firebox Brick for Residential Fireplaces
Sources
https://www.dyerstudioinc.com/bridlemile-midcentury/
https://fireplacepainting.com/differences-between-whitewash-limewash-paint/
https://www.soulandlane.com/red-brick-fireplace-4009/
https://www.southernliving.com/home/decor/outdoor-fireplace-ideas
https://www.parker-ellis.com/should-you-paint-your-brick-fireplace-heres-when-and-why/
https://www.contemporist.com/design-of-new-home-inspired-by-mid-century-modern-architecture/
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Reagan Moss