The custom estates in Woodinville’s Bellmonte Park neighborhood are known for their grand scale and classic Pacific Northwest architecture. However, many of these homes, built in the late 80s, feature floor-to-ceiling brick fireplaces that can make a large great room feel dark or “closed in.”
We recently transformed a massive masonry fireplace for a homeowner in Bellmonte Park. By moving away from the original dated brick and applying a precision-finished, masonry-safe coating, we successfully modernized the entire living space while highlighting the home’s architectural character.
The Hollywood Hill Standard: Precision Masonry Coating
Painting a fireplace in a luxury home isn’t just about color; it’s about texture and durability. Our specialized process for Bellmonte Park interiors includes:
Soot & Residue Neutralization: We deep-clean the brick to ensure the paint bonds to the masonry, not the dust, preventing future peeling.
Texture-First Application: We use a high-build application technique that ensures every mortar joint is perfectly sealed while preserving the natural “split-face” texture of the brick.
Non-Yellowing Finishes: We use premium, heat-resistant enamels that stay crisp and white, even with regular fireplace use.
Before & After: Bellmonte Park Results
As seen in the photos, the transition from heavy red brick to a sophisticated, light-reflective neutral (like SW 7008 Alabaster) completely changes the energy of the room. It’s the single most effective way to modernize a Hollywood Hill estate without the cost of a full stone remodel.