The fireplace often serves as the centerpiece of a room, offering endless opportunities for creative design. If you've been wondering how to give that wall a touch of HGTV-level magic, you're in luck.

And if you ever sell your home, buyers are far more likely to fall for the beautiful sunlight streaming through the windows than to notice the missing fireplace. 7. You’d rather have the wall space.

It is highly unlikely that the wall above your fireplace is made with basic drywall over studs. Rather, it'll more than likely be brick, or a layer of finishing material set over the brick.

Home design blogger Angela Rose wanted a cement-style fireplace but didn't want to pay thousands. So, she figured out a way to create the concrete look for $70.

Building a second wall may seem somewhat extreme, but transforming the appearance of an unloved fireplace can pay big dividends. “The fireplace can help tie the whole house together,” Mr ...

For deeper units, build the frame out from the wall. Attach vertical framing pieces to the wall studs, with base and top plates extending several inches from them into the room.