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19 Amazing DIY Fireplace Mantel Ideas To Inspire You

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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 diy fireplace mantels

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.

Photo Credit: www.twelveonmain.com

DIY Faux Farmhouse Style Fireplace and Mantel

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!

Photo Credit: www.loveandrenovations.com

Our Rustic DIY Mantel (How to Build a Mantel)

This gorgeous rustic DIY mantel makes such a statement. Learn how to make your own with this tutorial.

Photo Credit: designertrapped.com

DIY Fireplace Mantel With a Driftwood Finish

This DIY fireplace mantel update is absolutely beautiful. See how to update an old mantel with a weathered driftwood finish.

Photo Credit: www.domestically-speaking.com

Learn how to build your own Rustic Fireplace Mantel

Build your own rustic fireplace mantel with this easy to follow tutorial. It's hard to believe that the gorgeous stone is faux!

DIY rustic fireplace mantel: the cure for a boring fireplace

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!

Photo Credit: jennakateathome.com

DIY Fireplace Mantel and Surround

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.

Photo Credit: www.thelittlebylittlehome.com

Easy DIY Fireplace Mantel

This easy DIY fireplace mantel is surprisingly easy to make and makes such an incredible impact in a room.

Photo Credit: www.maisondepax.com

How to Build a Simple Mantel - Maison de Pax

 Bring a dated gas fireplace insert into a more classic, timeless style with a DIY mantel that is so simple to build.

Photo Credit: jenniferrizzo.com

Build a DIY Faux Beam Fireplace Mantel Cover

See how to build a lovely DIY faux beam fireplace mantel cover that is really easy and inexpensive. 

Photo Credit: www.olivegreyavenue.com

DIY Fireplace Mantle & Board and Batten

Create a gorgeous DIY fireplace mantel and board and batten fireplace with this step-by-step tutorial.

Photo Credit: www.frugalfamilytimes.com

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 fireplace 
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Fireplace Trim Installation

Take a builder grade fireplace mantel and update it with beautiful fireplace trim, It gives it a fresh, modern look and it's budget-friendly

Photo Credit: ablossominglife.com

How To Build A Fireplace Mantel - Easy DIY

Build this awesome DIY fireplace mantel that is simple enough for a beginner to make!

Photo Credit: jenron-designs.com

ORC: Book & Bourbon Library Reveal

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.

Photo Credit: www.rebeccapropes.com

DIY Faux Fireplace & Mantel | Rebecca Propes Design & DIY

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.

Photo Credit: www.zucchinisisters.com

Easy DIY Faux Fireplace and Mantel

You can use new wood and make it look old to build a stunning DIY mantel and faux fireplace.

Photo Credit: thediynuts.com

DIY Fireplace Makeover Ideas on a Budget That Anyone Can Do

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.

Photo Credit: www.rockyhedgefarm.com

How to Build a DIY Faux Fireplace with Mantel

 This DIY rustic farmhouse faux fireplace mantel is easy enough for even a beginner to build!

Photo Credit: ottawamommyclub.ca

How to Antique a Fireplace Mantle

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.

I’d love for you to pin this post on Pinterest!

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