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This is your sign to (finally) paint your brick fireplace✨

If I’m being totally honest, this fireplace makeover was a daunting DIY.

On the one hand, the brick 🧱 was discolored and cracking (basically pleading for a makeover!)

On the other hand, the original brick added character to the house 🏡 and we HATE losing character.

Ultimately, we couldn’t figure out how to incorporate the outdated fireplace in our home design, so we grabbed a paint brush and started working!😅

LIME VS. ACRYLIC 🎨

Lime Paint = a mineral paint that absorbs into the brick. It has a thin consistency and buildable coverage. This is a perfect option if you want the “whitewash” look.

Acrylic Paint = a water-based paint that sits on top of the brick (more prone to cracking). It comes in a ton of colors and is a great option if you want to customize the brick color to match your decor style/space.

We tried both paint options, and here’s our conclusion:

The lime paint is a STARK color, so be sure to dilute it with water to create a whitewash. Otherwise, acrylic is your best bet. We haven’t noticed any cracks after 1 year, but it’s still too soon to tell how it will hold up over time.

If you try either method, tag @gdhomedesigns so we can swoon with you!😍

Check out our blog (link in bio) for the step-by-step DIY process & all the supplies we used for this fireplace makeover!

#redbrickfireplacemakeoverideas #fireplacedesign #fireplaceideas #fireplacemakeover #Redbrickfireplaceideas #homedesign #homeimprovement #diyhome #millennialhome #girlbossreno #homerenovationbeforeandafter #renovationreveal

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This is your sign to (finally) paint your brick fireplace✨

If I’m being totally honest, this fireplace makeover was a daunting DIY.

On the one hand, the brick 🧱 was discolored and cracking (basically pleading for a makeover!)

On the other hand, the original brick added character to the house 🏡 and we HATE losing character.

Ultimately, we couldn’t figure out how to incorporate the outdated fireplace in our home design, so we grabbed a paint brush and started working!😅

LIME VS. ACRYLIC 🎨

Lime Paint = a mineral paint that absorbs into the brick. It has a thin consistency and buildable coverage. This is a perfect option if you want the “whitewash” look.

Acrylic Paint = a water-based paint that sits on top of the brick (more prone to cracking). It comes in a ton of colors and is a great option if you want to customize the brick color to match your decor style/space.

We tried both paint options, and here’s our conclusion:

The lime paint is a STARK color, so be sure to dilute it with water to create a whitewash. Otherwise, acrylic is your best bet. We haven’t noticed any cracks after 1 year, but it’s still too soon to tell how it will hold up over time.

If you try either method, tag @gdhomedesigns so we can swoon with you!😍

Check out our blog (link in bio) for the step-by-step DIY process & all the supplies we used for this fireplace makeover!

#redbrickfireplacemakeoverideas #fireplacedesign #fireplaceideas #fireplacemakeover #Redbrickfireplaceideas #homedesign #homeimprovement #diyhome #millennialhome #girlbossreno #homerenovationbeforeandafter #renovationreveal

asmr West Elm haul 🍸 to kick off my 2025 hosting era! #bartoolsset

We’re taking a quick break from our home renovation duties to shop the @westelm sale in 📍Boston

Literally the only good thing about the West Elm store closing is the store wide sale…we highly recommend checking out the markdowns if you’re local!

We can’t wait to use our new bar tools set to test out new cocktail recipes, host dinner parties and create some epic cheese boards in 2025! 🍷🧀

🔗Check out our stories for links to all of the products!
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#holidayhosting #westelm #westelmsale #westelmstyle #asmrhaul #baressentials #barcart #bartools #bareware #homedecorhaul #hostinghaul #westelmhome #millennialhome

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asmr West Elm haul 🍸 to kick off my 2025 hosting era! #bartoolsset

We’re taking a quick break from our home renovation duties to shop the @westelm sale in 📍Boston

Literally the only good thing about the West Elm store closing is the store wide sale…we highly recommend checking out the markdowns if you’re local!

We can’t wait to use our new bar tools set to test out new cocktail recipes, host dinner parties and create some epic cheese boards in 2025! 🍷🧀

🔗Check out our stories for links to all of the products!
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#holidayhosting #westelm #westelmsale #westelmstyle #asmrhaul #baressentials #barcart #bartools #bareware #homedecorhaul #hostinghaul #westelmhome #millennialhome

So 👏 many 👏 kitchen countertop slabs!

We condensed dayssss of kitchen countertop slab selection into 57 seconds to spare you of the decision fatigue we had to experience 😮‍💨

After much deliberation, here’s what we chose for our kitchen renovation:

👉 Perimeter slab: White Quartz with subtle veining and a pencil edge

👉 Island slab: Jet black granite, no veining, leather finish with a pencil edge

We LOVE the contrast between the black and white countertops, tied together with the Natural Tan cabinet color. The combination is soooo so stunning and I think we need to repeat this formula in our next kitchen reno👀

When it comes to kitchen countertops: do you prefer natural stone or manufactured stone?
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#kitchendesign #kitchencountertopslabs #granitecountertops #quartzcountertops #kitchenreno #homeimprovement #homereno #homerenovations #womeninreno #femalehomerenovator #massachusettsrenovation

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So 👏 many 👏 kitchen countertop slabs!

We condensed dayssss of kitchen countertop slab selection into 57 seconds to spare you of the decision fatigue we had to experience 😮‍💨

After much deliberation, here’s what we chose for our kitchen renovation:

👉 Perimeter slab: White Quartz with subtle veining and a pencil edge

👉 Island slab: Jet black granite, no veining, leather finish with a pencil edge

We LOVE the contrast between the black and white countertops, tied together with the Natural Tan cabinet color. The combination is soooo so stunning and I think we need to repeat this formula in our next kitchen reno👀

When it comes to kitchen countertops: do you prefer natural stone or manufactured stone?
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#kitchendesign #kitchencountertopslabs #granitecountertops #quartzcountertops #kitchenreno #homeimprovement #homereno #homerenovations #womeninreno #femalehomerenovator #massachusettsrenovation

A collection of our fav kitchen cabinet inspo pics that blessed our feed this month😮‍💨🤌

Do you see the vision?

Kitchen designs👇

1️⃣ @halfway_wholeistic

2️⃣ @studiomcgee

3️⃣ @studiomcgee

4️⃣ @laurenliess

5️⃣ @renovationhusbands

6️⃣ @joannagaines

Project Brookline is our first high-end kitchen renovation which means we are stepping UP our cabinet game👆

Here’s our game plan:

👉Inset cabinets from @cabinetjoint

👉Mixed door styles: shaker and flat

👉Custom color to match the interior trim: Natural Tan by @sherwinwilliams, 15% topcoat sheen

👉Crown molding

👉Concealed soft close hinges

👉Mixed unlacquered brass hardware, all from @rejuvenation

Who’s ready to see the new cabinets installed?
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#kitcheninspiration #kitcheninspoweek #kitchencabinets #kitchencabinetry #renovationinspiration #homegoals #dreamhome #studiomcgee #joannagaines #magnolia #neutralkitchen #neutralhomeedit

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A collection of our fav kitchen cabinet inspo pics that blessed our feed this month😮‍💨🤌

Do you see the vision?

Kitchen designs👇

1️⃣ @halfway_wholeistic

2️⃣ @studiomcgee

3️⃣ @studiomcgee

4️⃣ @laurenliess

5️⃣ @renovationhusbands

6️⃣ @joannagaines

Project Brookline is our first high-end kitchen renovation which means we are stepping UP our cabinet game👆

Here’s our game plan:

👉Inset cabinets from @cabinetjoint

👉Mixed door styles: shaker and flat

👉Custom color to match the interior trim: Natural Tan by @sherwinwilliams, 15% topcoat sheen

👉Crown molding

👉Concealed soft close hinges

👉Mixed unlacquered brass hardware, all from @rejuvenation

Who’s ready to see the new cabinets installed?
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#kitcheninspiration #kitcheninspoweek #kitchencabinets #kitchencabinetry #renovationinspiration #homegoals #dreamhome #studiomcgee #joannagaines #magnolia #neutralkitchen #neutralhomeedit

Are we crazy or is $156/sf WAY too much for kitchen backsplash tile?🤔 Drop your thoughts in the comments👇

🏡 SAVE THIS SERIES: #ProjectBrooklineRenovation

🚜 FOLLOW: @gdhomedesigns for home renovation, interior design & real estate content!

🛍️ MORE WAYS TO SHOP: Check out the “Brookline 🔗” highlight under our bio for links to everything we used in our reno!
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#kitchenbacksplashtile #homereno #homerenovation #homeimprovement #kitchenrenovation #kitchenreno #kitchenremodel #millennialrenovation #millennialhome #girlbossreno #homegoals #bostonhomereno #kitchentile #kitchentilebacksplash #kitchentilesdesign

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Are we crazy or is $156/sf WAY too much for kitchen backsplash tile?🤔 Drop your thoughts in the comments👇

🏡 SAVE THIS SERIES: #ProjectBrooklineRenovation

🚜 FOLLOW: @gdhomedesigns for home renovation, interior design & real estate content!

🛍️ MORE WAYS TO SHOP: Check out the “Brookline 🔗” highlight under our bio for links to everything we used in our reno!
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#kitchenbacksplashtile #homereno #homerenovation #homeimprovement #kitchenrenovation #kitchenreno #kitchenremodel #millennialrenovation #millennialhome #girlbossreno #homegoals #bostonhomereno #kitchentile #kitchentilebacksplash #kitchentilesdesign

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