Added storage with a beautiful spot to decorate.
Diy faux fireplace mantle with storage.
This is what we did in our master bedroom.
Cut the front piece of the mantel the edge.
Steps cut both 1 16 project boards to the desired length mine is at 65 1 2 inches.
These are the materials and tools i used but feel free to use the ones you want or the.
Attach the fireplace top.
Build the bookshelf as shown with the 1x12s.
This is also a budget project that you can do for just 50 and in a few hours time.
Cut a 1 6 to the desired length to create the boards on each side mine are cut at 16 inches the same depth of the top.
You can definitely do that with a faux fireplace mantel and even add a diy electric fireplace.
You ll need just a few supplies and tools to get the job done.
Building a fireplace mantel is a great beginner building project that anyone can handle.
Apply veneer edge banding.
Attach with wood glue and 1 1 4 brad nails.
Add the trim pieces.
Do not place any heat source in the fireplace as the wood and fake brick paneling is flammable.
First i cut the eight panels that will.
Turn a diy faux mantel into a bookshelf.
You can create a diy faux fireplace in many different ways with so many different options.
Making the two legs was like building two boxes.
Diy statement faux mantel with brickwork and log ends just in case you re still hoping to find a faux fireplace that works for you aesthetically but the style of your space falls right smack in the middle between the very rustic version and the more modern looking pre made project here s another alternative for your consideration.
Maybe you just want the look of a fireplace so that you have a focal point for your living room or bedroom.
Trim with a banding trimmer or razor knife then sand smooth.
Store the firewood for your fireplace in one of these diy firewood racks.
Diy faux fireplace with hidden storage step 1.
Top piece can be attached first.
Remember to calculate the total width with.
Apply veneer edge banding to the fireplace top drawer front doors as well as all exposed edges of the plywood on the fireplace carcass.
Legs and header base.
I highly recommend building the top trim piece first see next step then attaching all at.