I have to say i ve been absolutely dying to share this beautiful diy faux fireplace tutorial with y all for weeks now though we only just finished it up a few days ago this fireplace has been on my mind for ages.
Diy faux fireplace mantels.
This cheap faux fireplace complete with a chippy white mantel a brick insert and board and batten allows it to shine and really give the space a cozy feel.
It s renter friendly and easy to build with just 3 boards for 30.
Solid beams are expensive and difficult to secure so i made a diy faux beam to fit this underwhelming fireplace.
My finished diy rustic farmhouse faux fireplace mantel measures 63 inches long 51 inches tall and 8 inches wide.
I built this for the space that i wanted to fill so your measurements may be different.
This diy fireplace mantel project shows you how to make a mantel that looks just like a railroad tie but without the heavy weight of using a real one.
I started first by adding a single stained board to see how it looked.
After deciding i loved it and wanted something more substantial we decided to build a diy faux beam fireplace mantel cover which was really easy and really inexpensive.
What better way to add some visual interest than a diy rustic floating beam.
Our family room mantel was pretty boring.
The firebox is finished with faux tin tile and a mirror a unique touch.
A few months ago i wanted to change the look of our faux fireplace.
I m so happy to be popping in from making it in the mountains again today to share this diy faux fireplace instructions from a recent bedroom makeover.
Easy faux railroad tie mantel from scavenger chic.
I determined my measurements and had my lumber.
Pallet wood fireplace noni s house.
The moldings are a bit more traditional and the dark marble is the perfect accent.
Faux fireplace with mirrored faux tin tile firebox a cultivated nest here a free standing mantle was turned into a faux fireplace with some additions deepening the whole thing adding a firebox and a hearth.
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.
First i took my measurements i needed three boards to fit around the existing brackets and two pieces for the ends.
Now how about this faux fireplace insert ideas from diy decor mom for a more vintage look.