DIY Faux Fireplace

Shanna
by Shanna
6 Materials
$75
2 Days
Medium

I built this faux fireplace cabinet using mostly wood and supplies I had on hand. It turned out better than I imagined it would.

I started out by measuring the space and measuring the electric fireplace that was going in it.

I built the bottom frame using 1 x 4’s. I used wood glue and finish nails to build the frame.

For the top of the bottom piece I used plywood that was 1 inch thick. I used finish nails to attach it to the frame.

For the sides I used plywood and some scrap pieces of 2 x 2 and 2 x 4.

I used wood glue and finish nails to build the sides.

Once I got the sides done I fastened the cabinet to the wall and added the front piece with the cutout for the electric insert.

Next up…shiplap.

I added the shiplap using finish nails.

Once the shiplap was installed on the front and sides I added some 1 x 3’s on the front and top.

I painted the whole thing in antique white.

For the top I used 1 x 8 and fastened 1 x 6 on the bottom and sides of the top. .

I love how it turned it.

Resources for this project:
See all materials
Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Hometalk may collect a small share of sales from the links on this page.More info
Frequently asked questions
Have a question about this project?
  2 questions
  • Pamela Pamela on Jul 26, 2022

    Where did you get the electric fireplace insert?

  • A A on Jul 25, 2023

    THANK YOU!!! I almost gave up my dream of having a fireplace in my bedroom until I saw this! It's the best looking DIY fireplace by far! I'm so excited to do this. Did I say THANK YOU?!?!

Comments
Join the conversation
3 of 18 comments
  • Nbe69422393 Nbe69422393 on Aug 23, 2022

    You did an awesome job. I love this. You made it look super easy.

  • Short Short on Jul 25, 2023

    U didn’t say anything about the electric fireplace. Looks cute.

    • Shanna Shanna on Jul 25, 2023

      The electric insert is from Touchstone Home

Next