what colour for interior brickwork in old chimney?

[versioncity]

I'm deliberating what to do with this brickwork, I've just re-pointed it as it was in a bad state, having not being touched since built. (victorian) But feels too worn to leave as 'exposed. So what colour to paint, given the surrounding wall is a deep red.

 

[sparkwright]

I would leave it as it is.

If that's not an option, maybe a matt black, to look like soot?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

What's that weird pink area? Or is that just a weird photo cock up? Is anything going in there or do you plan to leave it open like that?

 

[versioncity]

I would leave it as it is.

If that's not an option, maybe a matt black, to look like soot?

Thought of that, and I like exposed brick, but just feel too knackered to leave.

 

[versioncity]

What's that weird pink area? Or is that just a weird photo cock up? Is anything going in there or do you plan to leave it open like that?

not sure which 'pink area' you mean? Just leaving it open, not putting a fire in.