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I’ve been trying to convince my husband that building out a faux fireplace would look amazing in our living room at Coyote Casa Blanca. Even though we have a million other priority projects I’m dreaming of this one… I think it would make such a cool architectural detail that the […]
Looking for DIY faux fireplace ideas? Here is how we created a fireplace mantel in our living room and used a Samsung Frame TV for decor.
"My personal home style inspiration has a wide range, from traditional maximalist to English cottage home to Scandinavian clean lines to farmhouse to Rajasthani folk with its warm colors and block-prints, even a bit of New York loft-style with art-filled walls and plants," begins Abhilasha Sinha.
I have always wanted a fireplace and now I can say I have one! Well, a faux one. But that works for me. And I got it done just in time to start decorating for Christmas. 🙌🏼 I also have a place to hang out stockings now! Side note, these are my FAVORITE stockings made by my sweet friend Rendi from @thevintagebucket CLICK HERE for more details on them! I provided a list of the wood I purchased before the cuts and then a breakdown of the wood cuts you’ll need. Sometimes wood cuts can be overwhelming when you have a ton of them for a tutorial, so I am hoping this will lessen the confusion. Ok, let’s talk materials! Wood: (before cuts) 2 – 1 x 7 x 8’ 1 – 1 x 10 x 8’ 1 – 2 x 10 x 10’ 1 – 1 x 4 x 8’ 1 – 1 x 12 x 4’ 1 – 2 x 4 x 8’ Tip: I can only fit boards that are 8’ long or shorter in my SUV, so I had an associate at Lowe’s cut the 2x10x10 to 2 – 53”. You will probably need to do this unless you have a truck. 🤗 Bonus, this takes care of your mantle and base cuts. Wood Cuts: 2 – 1 x 7 x 44” – outside fireplace pieces 2 – 1 x 10 x 44” – outside fireplace pieces 2 – 1 x 7 x 32 3/4” – inside fireplace pieces 2 – 2 x 10 x 53” – mantle and base 2 – 1 x 4 x 31” – front trim 2 – 1 x 4 x 6 2/16” – front trim end pieces 1 – 1 x 12 x 4’ – center piece below mantle 1 – 2 x 4 x 4’ – inside support piece for mantle Tools & Materials: Miter saw Hammer Electric screwdriver Tape measure Level Kreg Jig Clamp 1 1/4” pocket hole screws 1 1/2” wood screws 2” wood screws 1 1/2” finishing nails Wood filler Orbital sander 120 grit sandpaper Paint brush Paint Note: For the paint I used SW Snowbound to match the trim. Step 1: Cut all the wood. Step 2: Using a Kreg, drill 5 pocket holes down one side of the 1 x 7 x 44” piece. Repeat on the other 1 x 7 x 44” piece. Step 3: Align one of the 1 x 7 x 44” pieces on top of one of the 1 x 10 x 44” pieces (the 7′ wide board should butt up against the end of the 10″ wide board) and secure them together with 1 1/4” pocket hole screws. Repeat on the other side. These pieces are the ends of the fireplace. See below for reference. Step 4: Lay the end pieces parallel to each other (with the 10” boards facedown) on a flat surface then place the 1 x 12 x 4’ along the top edge of the ends. The ends of the 12” board should butt up against the top and ends of the 1 x 10 x 44” pieces. See picture below. Step 5: Using 8 – 1 1/2” wood screws (4 on each side) secure the 12” board to the backs of the 10” boards. See above picture. Note: The opening of the fireplace should measure 31” from end-to-end. Step 6: Using a Kreg, drill 4 pocket holes down one side of the 1 x 7 x 32 3/4” piece. Repeat on the other 1 x 7 x 32 3/4” piece. Step 7: Secure the 1 x 7 x 32 3/4” pieces on the other ends of the front facing 10” boards using 1 1/4” pocket hole screws. These are the inside pieces of the fireplace. Once secure the center should look boxed in. I will refer to this as “the box” moving forward. Step 8: Lay the box facedown and align the 2 x 4 x 4’ along the back edge of the box, then secure it to inside of the box with 2-2” screws on each side. The screws will be on the outside of the box. I just painted over the screws, but you can use wood filler to hide them before painting if desired. See below. Note: As you can see I did not complete the steps in the order I am showing you. Mainly because I was building from scratch and had to adjust the frame several times. The order I am sharing with you is the most efficient way to build the fireplace. Step 9: Place the mantle (one of the 2 x 10 x 53” pieces) on a flat surface then place the box upside down on top of it, centered. You want to make sure the 2 x 4 x 4’ piece is aligned with the back edge of the mantle. Then secure the box to the mantle by using 5 – 2” screws. The hangover of the mantle should be on the front side of the fireplace. Step 10: (optional) secure the trim (2 – 1 x 4 x 31” pieces and 2 – 1 x 4 x 6 2/16” pieces) around the front center piece of the fireplace using 1 1/2” finishing nails. See picture below. Step 11: Secure the base. With the box upside down, center the base to the box with the back edge of the base aligned with the back edge of the box (the overhang should be in the front just as it is with the mantle) then use 2” wood screws to secure the base to the box. Step 12: Use wood filler to fill in the holes from the outside screws or just paint over them. If you use wood filler, allow the wood filler to dry completely. Then sand the fireplace to a smooth finish using 120 grit sandpaper. Step 13: Paint the fireplace. I used SW Snowbound paint to match the trim. I applied two coats of paint, then let it dry overnight before decorating. Step 14: Decorate your new faux fireplace! I bought corbels to add to the front, but not sure if I’m going to add them. They are a bit smaller than I thought they would be. So until I can figure out how I am going to incorporate the corbels, the fireplace will be left like this, which I am completely ok with. If you want to know how to make the garland CLICK HERE. Also, if you are wondering what the wall color is, it’s SW Evergreens. Doesn’t it look so pretty with the Christmas decor? I might keep this up year round. Just kidding, but I do love it! And that’s a wrap! I hope you enjoyed my tutorial and find it inspiring to build your own. It’s definitely not the real thing, but I love it just as much. 😍 If you have any questions please comment below. If you use my plans to build your own, I would love to know about it! You can tag me on Instagram. My handle is @acarriedaffairdesigns Until next time. Xo
DIY Faux Fireplace & Mantel, Holiday Decorating, DIY Fireplace, DIY Mantel
Today we’re excited to share the addition of our faux fireplace in our living room as well as a round-up of amazing inspiration of more faux fireplaces I’ve found online. A hearth makes a house a home! So what do you do when your home doesn’t have a fireplace? If you have the budget you can add a gas line or purchase an electric firebox. If not, you can build something faux.
I honestly can’t believe we have made it to fall and the Fall 2020 One Room Challenge already! If there is one thing we can say about this unprecedented, socially challenging year, it’s that time has not stood still. Last season, after 8 seasons as a Guest Participant, I was honored and humbled to be a Featured Designer in the Spring 2020 One Room Challenge. Despite the setbacks, countless changes in plans and difficulties of executing a room during a pandemic, I absolutely love our Open Concept Living and Dining room. It was a great opportunity to work with so many wonderful official sponsors, even with the additional challenges. If you are new to Deeply Southern Home, welcome! I am Leslie, a self-professed creative junkie turned home decor and DIY blogger. After working as a […]
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Today we’re excited to share the addition of our faux fireplace in our living room as well as a round-up of amazing inspiration of more faux fireplaces I’ve found online. A hearth makes a house a home! So what do you do when your home doesn’t have a fireplace? If you have the budget you can add a gas line or purchase an electric firebox. If not, you can build something faux.
Nothing adds warmth and coziness to a room quite like a fireplace. It adds character, architectural interest, and design potential to any space. If you aren’t blessed with a fireplace in your home, that’s okay — there are plenty of ways to DIY a faux version.Susanne Sampson (Sweet Bungalow) knew her ’90s builder-grade home needed more personality, and it also needed a divider between the living and dining rooms.
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We built a fireplace! Where there wasn’t one before! And because it’s electric, it’s something you could add anywhere to any room to create a little warmth and design interest. Read on to find out how we did it DIY'ed this built-in electric fireplace! The Antique Mantel This fireplace has a little backstory and I
Cool things to do with an unused fireplace.
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I have always wanted a fireplace and now I can say I have one! Well, a faux one. But that works for me. And I got it done just in time to start decorating for Christmas. 🙌🏼 I also have a place to hang out stockings now! Side note, these are my FAVORITE stockings made by my sweet friend Rendi from @thevintagebucket CLICK HERE for more details on them! I provided a list of the wood I purchased before the cuts and then a breakdown of the wood cuts you’ll need. Sometimes wood cuts can be overwhelming when you have a ton of them for a tutorial, so I am hoping this will lessen the confusion. Ok, let’s talk materials! Wood: (before cuts) 2 – 1 x 7 x 8’ 1 – 1 x 10 x 8’ 1 – 2 x 10 x 10’ 1 – 1 x 4 x 8’ 1 – 1 x 12 x 4’ 1 – 2 x 4 x 8’ Tip: I can only fit boards that are 8’ long or shorter in my SUV, so I had an associate at Lowe’s cut the 2x10x10 to 2 – 53”. You will probably need to do this unless you have a truck. 🤗 Bonus, this takes care of your mantle and base cuts. Wood Cuts: 2 – 1 x 7 x 44” – outside fireplace pieces 2 – 1 x 10 x 44” – outside fireplace pieces 2 – 1 x 7 x 32 3/4” – inside fireplace pieces 2 – 2 x 10 x 53” – mantle and base 2 – 1 x 4 x 31” – front trim 2 – 1 x 4 x 6 2/16” – front trim end pieces 1 – 1 x 12 x 4’ – center piece below mantle 1 – 2 x 4 x 4’ – inside support piece for mantle Tools & Materials: Miter saw Hammer Electric screwdriver Tape measure Level Kreg Jig Clamp 1 1/4” pocket hole screws 1 1/2” wood screws 2” wood screws 1 1/2” finishing nails Wood filler Orbital sander 120 grit sandpaper Paint brush Paint Note: For the paint I used SW Snowbound to match the trim. Step 1: Cut all the wood. Step 2: Using a Kreg, drill 5 pocket holes down one side of the 1 x 7 x 44” piece. Repeat on the other 1 x 7 x 44” piece. Step 3: Align one of the 1 x 7 x 44” pieces on top of one of the 1 x 10 x 44” pieces (the 7′ wide board should butt up against the end of the 10″ wide board) and secure them together with 1 1/4” pocket hole screws. Repeat on the other side. These pieces are the ends of the fireplace. See below for reference. Step 4: Lay the end pieces parallel to each other (with the 10” boards facedown) on a flat surface then place the 1 x 12 x 4’ along the top edge of the ends. The ends of the 12” board should butt up against the top and ends of the 1 x 10 x 44” pieces. See picture below. Step 5: Using 8 – 1 1/2” wood screws (4 on each side) secure the 12” board to the backs of the 10” boards. See above picture. Note: The opening of the fireplace should measure 31” from end-to-end. Step 6: Using a Kreg, drill 4 pocket holes down one side of the 1 x 7 x 32 3/4” piece. Repeat on the other 1 x 7 x 32 3/4” piece. Step 7: Secure the 1 x 7 x 32 3/4” pieces on the other ends of the front facing 10” boards using 1 1/4” pocket hole screws. These are the inside pieces of the fireplace. Once secure the center should look boxed in. I will refer to this as “the box” moving forward. Step 8: Lay the box facedown and align the 2 x 4 x 4’ along the back edge of the box, then secure it to inside of the box with 2-2” screws on each side. The screws will be on the outside of the box. I just painted over the screws, but you can use wood filler to hide them before painting if desired. See below. Note: As you can see I did not complete the steps in the order I am showing you. Mainly because I was building from scratch and had to adjust the frame several times. The order I am sharing with you is the most efficient way to build the fireplace. Step 9: Place the mantle (one of the 2 x 10 x 53” pieces) on a flat surface then place the box upside down on top of it, centered. You want to make sure the 2 x 4 x 4’ piece is aligned with the back edge of the mantle. Then secure the box to the mantle by using 5 – 2” screws. The hangover of the mantle should be on the front side of the fireplace. Step 10: (optional) secure the trim (2 – 1 x 4 x 31” pieces and 2 – 1 x 4 x 6 2/16” pieces) around the front center piece of the fireplace using 1 1/2” finishing nails. See picture below. Step 11: Secure the base. With the box upside down, center the base to the box with the back edge of the base aligned with the back edge of the box (the overhang should be in the front just as it is with the mantle) then use 2” wood screws to secure the base to the box. Step 12: Use wood filler to fill in the holes from the outside screws or just paint over them. If you use wood filler, allow the wood filler to dry completely. Then sand the fireplace to a smooth finish using 120 grit sandpaper. Step 13: Paint the fireplace. I used SW Snowbound paint to match the trim. I applied two coats of paint, then let it dry overnight before decorating. Step 14: Decorate your new faux fireplace! I bought corbels to add to the front, but not sure if I’m going to add them. They are a bit smaller than I thought they would be. So until I can figure out how I am going to incorporate the corbels, the fireplace will be left like this, which I am completely ok with. If you want to know how to make the garland CLICK HERE. Also, if you are wondering what the wall color is, it’s SW Evergreens. Doesn’t it look so pretty with the Christmas decor? I might keep this up year round. Just kidding, but I do love it! And that’s a wrap! I hope you enjoyed my tutorial and find it inspiring to build your own. It’s definitely not the real thing, but I love it just as much. 😍 If you have any questions please comment below. If you use my plans to build your own, I would love to know about it! You can tag me on Instagram. My handle is @acarriedaffairdesigns Until next time. Xo
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Build your own faux mantle in no time with our free, easy DIY plans! Beautiful solid wood mantle can be painted or stained, add hooks for stockings at Christmas time. Sturdy and narrow for easy storage. Plans include step by step diagrams, shopping list, cut list and a real user video tutorial!
I started this project because I've always wanted a mantle for hanging Christmas stockings. Et voilà! Here it is -- the IKEA faux fireplace mantel.
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Hey folks, Christmas is right around the corner. Sarah is already playing Christmas music (she actually started playing it back in May), and I can only stand it from about December 23 through the 26th. But that’s a whole other subject/post/story. I want to talk about fireplace mantels, or surrounds, they’re also called (which I…
We built a fireplace! Where there wasn’t one before! And because it’s electric, it’s something you could add anywhere to any room to create a little warmth and design interest. Read on to find out how we did it DIY'ed this built-in electric fireplace! The Antique Mantel This fireplace has a little backstory and I
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I have always wanted a fireplace and now I can say I have one! Well, a faux one. But that works for me. And I got it done just in time to start decorating for Christmas. 🙌🏼 I also have a place to hang out stockings now! Side note, these are my FAVORITE stockings made by my sweet friend Rendi from @thevintagebucket CLICK HERE for more details on them! I provided a list of the wood I purchased before the cuts and then a breakdown of the wood cuts you’ll need. Sometimes wood cuts can be overwhelming when you have a ton of them for a tutorial, so I am hoping this will lessen the confusion. Ok, let’s talk materials! Wood: (before cuts) 2 – 1 x 7 x 8’ 1 – 1 x 10 x 8’ 1 – 2 x 10 x 10’ 1 – 1 x 4 x 8’ 1 – 1 x 12 x 4’ 1 – 2 x 4 x 8’ Tip: I can only fit boards that are 8’ long or shorter in my SUV, so I had an associate at Lowe’s cut the 2x10x10 to 2 – 53”. You will probably need to do this unless you have a truck. 🤗 Bonus, this takes care of your mantle and base cuts. Wood Cuts: 2 – 1 x 7 x 44” – outside fireplace pieces 2 – 1 x 10 x 44” – outside fireplace pieces 2 – 1 x 7 x 32 3/4” – inside fireplace pieces 2 – 2 x 10 x 53” – mantle and base 2 – 1 x 4 x 31” – front trim 2 – 1 x 4 x 6 2/16” – front trim end pieces 1 – 1 x 12 x 4’ – center piece below mantle 1 – 2 x 4 x 4’ – inside support piece for mantle Tools & Materials: Miter saw Hammer Electric screwdriver Tape measure Level Kreg Jig Clamp 1 1/4” pocket hole screws 1 1/2” wood screws 2” wood screws 1 1/2” finishing nails Wood filler Orbital sander 120 grit sandpaper Paint brush Paint Note: For the paint I used SW Snowbound to match the trim. Step 1: Cut all the wood. Step 2: Using a Kreg, drill 5 pocket holes down one side of the 1 x 7 x 44” piece. Repeat on the other 1 x 7 x 44” piece. Step 3: Align one of the 1 x 7 x 44” pieces on top of one of the 1 x 10 x 44” pieces (the 7′ wide board should butt up against the end of the 10″ wide board) and secure them together with 1 1/4” pocket hole screws. Repeat on the other side. These pieces are the ends of the fireplace. See below for reference. Step 4: Lay the end pieces parallel to each other (with the 10” boards facedown) on a flat surface then place the 1 x 12 x 4’ along the top edge of the ends. The ends of the 12” board should butt up against the top and ends of the 1 x 10 x 44” pieces. See picture below. Step 5: Using 8 – 1 1/2” wood screws (4 on each side) secure the 12” board to the backs of the 10” boards. See above picture. Note: The opening of the fireplace should measure 31” from end-to-end. Step 6: Using a Kreg, drill 4 pocket holes down one side of the 1 x 7 x 32 3/4” piece. Repeat on the other 1 x 7 x 32 3/4” piece. Step 7: Secure the 1 x 7 x 32 3/4” pieces on the other ends of the front facing 10” boards using 1 1/4” pocket hole screws. These are the inside pieces of the fireplace. Once secure the center should look boxed in. I will refer to this as “the box” moving forward. Step 8: Lay the box facedown and align the 2 x 4 x 4’ along the back edge of the box, then secure it to inside of the box with 2-2” screws on each side. The screws will be on the outside of the box. I just painted over the screws, but you can use wood filler to hide them before painting if desired. See below. Note: As you can see I did not complete the steps in the order I am showing you. Mainly because I was building from scratch and had to adjust the frame several times. The order I am sharing with you is the most efficient way to build the fireplace. Step 9: Place the mantle (one of the 2 x 10 x 53” pieces) on a flat surface then place the box upside down on top of it, centered. You want to make sure the 2 x 4 x 4’ piece is aligned with the back edge of the mantle. Then secure the box to the mantle by using 5 – 2” screws. The hangover of the mantle should be on the front side of the fireplace. Step 10: (optional) secure the trim (2 – 1 x 4 x 31” pieces and 2 – 1 x 4 x 6 2/16” pieces) around the front center piece of the fireplace using 1 1/2” finishing nails. See picture below. Step 11: Secure the base. With the box upside down, center the base to the box with the back edge of the base aligned with the back edge of the box (the overhang should be in the front just as it is with the mantle) then use 2” wood screws to secure the base to the box. Step 12: Use wood filler to fill in the holes from the outside screws or just paint over them. If you use wood filler, allow the wood filler to dry completely. Then sand the fireplace to a smooth finish using 120 grit sandpaper. Step 13: Paint the fireplace. I used SW Snowbound paint to match the trim. I applied two coats of paint, then let it dry overnight before decorating. Step 14: Decorate your new faux fireplace! I bought corbels to add to the front, but not sure if I’m going to add them. They are a bit smaller than I thought they would be. So until I can figure out how I am going to incorporate the corbels, the fireplace will be left like this, which I am completely ok with. If you want to know how to make the garland CLICK HERE. Also, if you are wondering what the wall color is, it’s SW Evergreens. Doesn’t it look so pretty with the Christmas decor? I might keep this up year round. Just kidding, but I do love it! And that’s a wrap! I hope you enjoyed my tutorial and find it inspiring to build your own. It’s definitely not the real thing, but I love it just as much. 😍 If you have any questions please comment below. If you use my plans to build your own, I would love to know about it! You can tag me on Instagram. My handle is @acarriedaffairdesigns Until next time. Xo
