Particularly in the winter, the idea of sitting by a warm fireplace with a good book is a very appealing one indeed, but not every home is set up or has the space for a genuine and safe spot for fire. That’s why so many people are harnessing the homey aesthetic of a fireplace (without the high maintenance aspects) by creating faux fireplaces!
Just in case you’ve never looked into how faux fireplaces are made before, here are 15 of the best ideas we’ve across so far in our aim to learn more about how they’re made.
1. Painted faux fireplace and mantel
This tutorial from
2. Faux painted brick fireplace
3. Mantel using the wall colour
Do you have a wall in your house that’s dark already? Then you don’t even need to add a colour contrast to the inner portion of your faux fireplace or mantel! This tutorial from
4. Faux fireplace with tiles
Just in case you’d like to build a faux fireplace that’s actually a little more of a standout structure, since you’d like to make it quite the statement piece, her’s a tutorial from
5. Log filled faux fireplace
Have you actually been scrolling through our list so far just hoping to find a tutorial that’s slightly more rustic looking than a lot of what you’ve seen until this point? Then
6. Faux fireplace with a screen
Have you actually been thinking about how, as much as you like the faux fireplace idea, part of what you love so much about the idea of having a fireplace is the fire flickering inside? Well, just because your mantel isn’t genuine or a space to safely burn a real flame doesn’t mean you can’t create the effect! Check out how
7. Faux Shiplap fireplace
If you’ve ever seen photos of homes from the 1970s and 80s then you’ve definitely seen shiplap walls before. This is a kind of plywood that was popular then for its simply diversity and that is making a comeback now in a huge way. We’re big fans of how
8. Faux red brick fireplace
Are you actually looking for a faux fireplace option that’s a little bit less permanent and might be better for you temporarily, like around the holidays or in a production you’re putting on? Then we have a feeling this slightly more crafty design outlined step by step on
9. Chalk paint fireplace
Just in case you’re very intrigued by these crisp looking and very white faux fireplaces we’ve shown you so far but you’re also still kind of hoping for a slightly more gently weathered effect, here’s a design from
10. Faux fireplace from a mirror
Do you actually live in a very small space that might not be permanent, but you’re still intent on making yourself a lovely faux fireplace setup? Then maybe you’d get along with something a little less high maintenance and a little more creative, like this version from
11. Cardboard and paint faux fireplace
Have you actually been thinking about making a faux fireplace as more of a crafting project and just for fun, so you still need suggestions that are a little more temporary and low maintenance than what you’ve seen so far? Then we’d definitely suggest taking a look at how
12. Faux fireplace from an old dresser
Just in case you’re actually still thinking about the idea of making a faux fireplace that actually looks like it contains fire, here’s another crafty, moveable idea that will particularly appeal to the upcycling enthusiasts out there! We love the way
13. Faux fireplace from an old bed frame
Here’s yet another faux fireplace project for the upcycling lover in you!
14. Faux fireplace from a cubby headboard
Headboards aren’t the only piece of bed furniture that you can repurpose into a faux fireplace! We’re also huge fans of the way
15. Corner faux fireplace and entertainment system
Are you actually quite experience in simple woodworking and making basic furniture pieces, so you’ve been looking for a faux fireplace option that might challenge you a little more? Well, if you’ve got a spare corner in the living room, we’d definitely suggest taking a look at how
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