Since they were upper cabinets i used 2 4 s to build out a base.
Diy built in cabinets fireplace.
The space i had on either side of the mantel was about 69 wide and 23 deep.
Identify good attach points to studs drill and countersink screws through the panel and into the studs.
Martie s fireplace proved to be a true challenge.
J used the same process as we used with our diy built ins.
Now that the drywall was finished it was time to build the cabinets.
To make my diy built in cabinets around my fireplace a reality i measured and planned it all out.
Then i leveled and attached the cabinets to the wall.
The intricacy of the renovation goes assembling the flat pack is the simplest part.
Next you can see the cabinets starting to take shape here and the back of the wall that would run up from the mantle.
As you can imagine our hardwood.
I planned out my cabinets very carefully to be 20 5 x 32 x 29 5.
Make sure the screws are slightly recessed because.
I used medium density fiber mdf board to build shelves on the right side of the fireplace and enclosed the t v.
I secured the base to the wall and added the cabinets.
He made a simple base attached it to the floor and wall made a box for the cabinet that will house flush mount doors and added face trim see our built ins post for directions.