Diy Rustic Fireplace Mantels

Thin subway tiles on a mantel edge may work with a contemporary mantel while a decorative tile at the top border of a mantel may lend rustic appeal to a country style home.

Diy rustic fireplace mantels.

First i took my measurements i needed three boards to fit around the existing brackets and two pieces for the ends. What better way to add some visual interest than a diy rustic floating beam. See tile fireplace design ideas. Faux farmhouse fireplace and mantel plans.

It s really big and awkwardly placed in the room right up against the kitchen peninsula. I determined my measurements and had my lumber. Diy rustic wood faux fireplace with a mantel did we actually really catch your attention when we started talking about creating faux fireplaces in rooms that don t already have the central piece you wish they did but your house calls for a slightly more rustic aesthetic than the store bought surround and standing candle design we showed you a. If you missed it we did a major fireplace update recently installing faux stone.

My finished diy rustic farmhouse faux fireplace mantel measures 63 inches long 51 inches tall and 8 inches wide. Our family room mantel was pretty boring. I ve made lots of improvements to it over the years. Tile is adaptable to a range of diy fireplace mantel plans.

I ve never been a huge fan of our brick fireplace. Solid beams are expensive and difficult to secure so i made a diy faux beam to fit this underwhelming fireplace. This diy rustic fireplace mantel has all the charm of reclaimed wood but it s inexpensive and easy to make using basic lumber and supplies.