Fireplace Makeover

A fireplace is often the heart of a home—but as design trends shift and technology advances, it can start to feel outdated.

Updating it is one of the most impactful ways to transform a living space, instantly elevating style, comfort, and appeal.

Regency Gas Fireplace Insert Before and After
Regency Fireplaces

🌱 Spring is the Ideal Time to Update Your Home

Spring is the renovation season! With warmer weather and your fireplace already out of rotation, upgrading your home now is easy, convenient, and sets you up perfectly for the seasons ahead.

📅 Easier Scheduling: Spring typically means more flexible timelines, making it easier to start and complete your project sooner.

📈 High-Return Home Upgrade: Realtors report that fireplaces can increase home market value and deliver strong resale appeal—an upgrade that pays off now and later.

Less Disruption: Since your fireplace isn’t in use, renovations can happen smoothly without interrupting your day-to-day comfort.

☀️ Better Conditions: Mild, dry weather supports efficient installation and proper ventilation.

❄️ Ready Before Winter: Take care of updates now and enjoy peace of mind knowing your fireplace will be ready when colder temperatures return.

Ready to Get Started?

Spring is the season to plan ahead. Update your fireplace now, avoid the fall rush, and head into next winter with a beautiful, functional focal point.

Fireplace Makeovers – Before & After

Whether it’s replacing an old, inefficient unit with a sleek modern fireplace, updating tired stone or surrounds, or reimagining the entire wall as a stunning focal point, a well-designed makeover can completely redefine a room. From clean contemporary lines to timeless natural materials, today’s fireplace options blend design and performance to suit every style and lifestyle.

Explore how thoughtful fireplace makeovers turn “before” into breathtaking “after,” creating spaces that feel more welcoming, more functional, and unmistakably more you.

Regency Fireplace Remodel
Regency Fireplace Remodel

Why a Fireplace Upgrade Is a Smart Investment for Your Home

Upgrading an outdated fireplace improves warmth, reduces drafts, and supports zone heating — helping you heat the spaces you use most. An updated fireplace also increases home value, making it one of the most impactful upgrades for comfort and long-term appeal.

Regency Fireplace Remodel
Regency Fireplace Remodel

6959 N Milwaukee Ave
Niles, IL

Panel Brick Company is an authorized key Regency Fireplace dealer. Our staff has been extensively trained on all aspects of the Regency fireplace product line.

Visit our exceptional showroom exhibiting a wide range of Regency fireplace products with over 13 live burning fireplaces on display!

Panel Brick’s convenient location serves metro Chicago area. Free parking available in the rear of the building.

Store Hours

Monday to Friday: 8am – 5pm
Saturday: 8am – 1pm      Sunday: closed