My #InspiredBy Faux {fake} Mantel
by
Country Design Style-Jeanette
(IC: blogger)
$120.00
5 Days
Medium
I made this faux mantel a mantel in House Beautiful.
I know it's a bit outrageous for most, but I love it. It has many personal items glued in here and there. Check the website to see just how easy it was to make with basic woodworking skills.
This was like putting together a large puzzle, only better. I could cut the pieces to fit!
I added chalkboard paint to the firebox area for unique "fires" and holiday fun. I like to fill in the firebox area on faux mantels with added layers of wood for a realistic effect. It's hard for a mantel to look real with the baseboard and wall showing.
I know it's a bit outrageous for most, but I love it. It has many personal items glued in here and there. Check the website to see just how easy it was to make with basic woodworking skills.
This was like putting together a large puzzle, only better. I could cut the pieces to fit!
I added chalkboard paint to the firebox area for unique "fires" and holiday fun. I like to fill in the firebox area on faux mantels with added layers of wood for a realistic effect. It's hard for a mantel to look real with the baseboard and wall showing.
The mantel with updated painted walls and a better camera!
Using scrap wood trims, old frames, and broken spindles.
Here's the faux mantel with a fire "drawn." http://countrydesignstyle.com/2013/11/14/chalk-fire/
A bit more whimsy for the Christmas holiday! See the complete post here. http://countrydesignstyle.com/2013/12/01/santas-chalky-chunky-butt/
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Published September 11th, 2012 11:13 AM
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Country Design Style-Jeanette on Sep 12, 2012Thank you. The finished dimensions are 56 inches high the mantle top is 54 inches and the base it sits on is 66 inches.
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