These 19 DIY fireplace mantels include amazing ideas for creating a gorgeous focal point in your home.
Adding a DIY mantel to the dated brick fireplace in our family room is one of my favorite DIY projects I’ve done. It was an inexpensive, simple project but it made a huge difference in the look and feel of our home.
This collection of DIY mantel tutorials includes ideas for updating your existing fireplace mantle, building a completely new mantel from scratch, and even creating a faux fireplace on an empty wall.
19 Amazing DIY Fireplace Mantel Ideas
Whether you are looking to update an existing mantel, or add a completely new fireplace, these 19 amazing DIY fireplace mantels are sure to inspire you.
My chunky DIY rustic mantel was just the update my fireplace needed. It was super easy and inexpensive to make and I love how it looks with the painted blue brick!
If you have always wanted a fireplace in your home, this DIY faux farmhouse style fireplace and mantel is a great option. It's a very inexpensive project too!
This gorgeous rustic DIY mantel makes such a statement. Learn how to make your own with this tutorial.
This DIY fireplace mantel update is absolutely beautiful. See how to update an old mantel with a weathered driftwood finish.
Build your own rustic fireplace mantel with this easy to follow tutorial. It's hard to believe that the gorgeous stone is faux!
Build out an existing fireplace surround and DIY a beautiful new mantel following this how-to tutorial. This is a great way to really make the fireplace a focal point.
This easy DIY fireplace mantel is surprisingly easy to make and makes such an incredible impact in a room.
Bring a dated gas fireplace insert into a more classic, timeless style with a DIY mantel that is so simple to build.
See how to build a lovely DIY faux beam fireplace mantel cover that is really easy and inexpensive.
Create a gorgeous DIY fireplace mantel and board and batten fireplace with this step-by-step tutorial.
How to Build a DIY Faux Corner Fireplace (with German Schmear Brick treatment)
Learn how to build a DIY faux fireplace with a beautiful German schmear brick treatment. The DIY faux reclaimed wood mantel looks gorgeous with the brick.
how build a faux fireplaceTake a builder grade fireplace mantel and update it with beautiful fireplace trim, It gives it a fresh, modern look and it's budget-friendly
Build this awesome DIY fireplace mantel that is simple enough for a beginner to make!
It is so hard to believe that this DIY mantel and fireplace is a complete new build! It looks like it has been there for years.
No fireplace, no problem! Build a gorgeous DIY faux fireplace and mantel with this step-by-step tutorial. It's a great way to add a focal point to a room.
You can use new wood and make it look old to build a stunning DIY mantel and faux fireplace.
Do you have a dated fireplace that you want to update for cheap? This shows you how to easily update a fireplace mantel with paint.
This DIY rustic farmhouse faux fireplace mantel is easy enough for even a beginner to build!
Update a boring wood mantel with an antique paint technique that totally transforms the fireplace.
I hope you enjoyed these beautiful DIY fireplace mantels!
You may also want to check out my tutorial for painting a brick fireplace. And if you have a TV over your fireplace, I’ve got a great tutorial for a DIY TV frame.
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La'Nita Green says
Unfortunately, the board and batten site doesn’t work.
Carrie says
Thanks for letting me know! The link is fixed now.