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decoenthusiaste What to do will not only depend on the safety factors involved, but on the style and type of decor you have. Can you post some more pictures of the space?

Twisted Minds Custom Designs Regardless if you don't think it gets hot from the stove, unless the stove manufacturer states otherwise, NEVER put combustible material next to stove. You should check with a local fireplace company about the setbacks required for your area. Putting a combustible material near stove may also cancel out your insurance if ever you had a fire. Please check into this before making any decisions.

libunium You might consider high heat paint on the brick. Bead-board sounds like it would not pass code.

jenhendricks stain (shiny or matte) or whitewash the brick

Ramona painting brick is not cheap looking.

we need to see the room and your style

Frances Temple-West Architect I think what Jen Hendricks recommended is a good idea. I especially like the whitewash idea. It would tone down the red and blend the brick into the surrounding walls. Check with the paint/stain manufacturer that it can be used it an application such as yours to be sure.

Desiree Take a look as this painted out brick fireplace and see what you think. There are so many options of paint and stains that are heat resistant.

Donna Colvin-Smith Thinking of replacing it with this type of stove. I am in the process of painting all my wood work white,