Want to build some DIY fireplace built ins in your living room? Building these cabinets, shelves, mantle, and recessed spot for the TV has added so much character to our home. Check out the play-by-play of how we created these using MDF, ledgestone, carrara tile, and white paint! If you've gotta put a TV above the fireplace, this is a pretty great way of doing it. Click through for the tutorial!
My Story: How I eliminated my "tv niche" above the fireplace - This is definitely my first "1st world problem" - but very cool idea.
Idea for dessert table -A Snowy White Christmas Scene::All for the Fireplace. This would be wonderful for warmer climes ~ to create the illusion of snow on the ground and frost in the air.
Across the Hall in 2nd: Favorite Things Linky: Feels Like Home
Love the painting above the fireplace! Jan Schmuckal, artist . this painting over the fireplace , or one much like it
Painting the fireplace surround - Debbiedoo's (Black)
Hide a flat screen TV behind millwork paneling over the fireplace -- LOVE how this looks!
A furnished version of the fireplace back porch. I have to say it looks very nice! I The fan, the windows, the fireplace, the furnishing, the colors of the room, and the ceiling all look very very nice. The only thing I don't like about this whole set up is that it looks like the fireplace is fake...it would be so much better if this was a real one.
DIY Fireplace Mantel Tutorial photo sample...tops of cabinets are lower than ceiling...good for our living room because the ceiling is not exactly level. :o/
dark custom stain for the built-in maple media cabinets camouflage the TV. stand out was the fireplace, which is surrounded with a white ledgestone marble-style tile and contrasts with the dark cabinetry.
Original source unknown. I like the idea of the mantel height & base cabinet height creating a continuous line across the builtin.
mantel design incorporating tv over the fireplace
Hiding wires for wall mounted tv
So many great ideas for non working fireplace! Candles on top of birch logs- Just lovely!
over the fireplace in the bar
Family Room Layouts Irregular Room, One Wide Traffic Lane Use the perimeter of the room for a computer desk and storage console. Choose chairs with casters so that they are easy to move. Float the furniture to focus on the fireplace and the television. Ensure that the fireplace and television are visible from each seat.