I was so sure i didn t want to add built ins to the sides of the fireplace.
Diy built in bookcase around fireplace.
The decision between building a freestanding or a built in book shelf comes down to personal choice.
A fairly simple build that doesn t take any fancy tools.
How to build bookcases into the empty space by a fireplace.
It really looks great.
Total cost was around 160.
6 2x4 by 8 foot 2 pine boards to build up backing behind the fireplace surround 1 2x2 b 8 foot pine board to use as a cleat between the bookcase and the fireplace surrounds.
1 single piece of crown molding that is the length of your wall mine was 14 feet.
Fireplace ideas for an entertainment center with a tv s.
Glue and nail the shelves into the desired.
I am thinking about using wall cabinets like you did and am wondering how if you attached the frames to the floor and then then the cabinets to those frames.
A diy video showing you how to install an electric fireplace insert into a custom wall unit surround.
I am about to start a similar albeit less ambitious project putting built in bookcases around my fireplace with cabinets below.
Build the frame for each cabinet by creating a box with the plywood pieces and nailing together.
Measure the space and cut the sides top bottom and shelves out of inch plywood.
Cut the back piece of the unit out of inch plywood.
6 1x2 by 8 foot furring strips for use behind the cabinets.