We call it tapestry brick. We've one on the dining room of our 1930s weatherboard. We've left it as in and built a wine rack into the box part. The walls are all dark wood panel which we're leaving. If I was painting the panelling I'd paint the fire place. Plenty of pictures here on Houzz of fireplace make overs.

I wish to thanks those that have replied. I need the information on a "look a like" wall fire place, that looks like flame but is no heat. I have found a you tube that shows using a dvd player in a screen in a false opening that replicates a fire. I would like a commercially made item, and also the information to contact the company.

Hey Dounia The colour and the way it has been painted is very much what we saw in the late 90's and early 2000's when we all went through the textured paint feature wall craze. But, saying that Paint and design technology have come a long way since then and I would encourage you not to give up on the copper idea and use a modern approach and product. Dulux have recently added their new range of Design Effects, Here's the copper and concrete look. There's also other options available at www.dulux.com.au. You can email them for a copy of their brochure or they are readily available at Bunnings in the paint section. Thanks Paul

The second look like they are designed for stairwells so I'd be a bit wary about using them up higher as the light might be a bit "spotlight" and not diffuse enough. I think both styles work with your house design