A decorative fireplace can become an interesting part of the interior. If you live in a city apartment, you often cannot have a real fireplace installed because there is no chimney. But a fireplace console is a good alternative. Functional and decorative at the same time, the border can be placed anywhere and decorated according to your mood and season. It is suitable for home offices, bedrooms and dining rooms, but many believe that the perfect location is the living room. Where the whole family gathers in the evening. Today we will give you a few tips and ideas on how you can build a fireplace surround yourself and decorate it creatively.
The design of the fireplace console is simple - two vertical columns and a horizontal plate. This project would be really easy for someone with craftsmanship. Here you cana few instructionsview. Wood in various shapes is considered the best material for a decorative fireplace. You decide for yourself whether you want a pallet, wooden boards, plywood panels or chipboard.
Wooden pallets are a versatile and inexpensive material and can be used for many interesting construction projects. Perhaps the hardest part is dismantling the wooden pallet to extract the boards. Then they are simply nailed together. You can see what the construction looks like from the back in the picture above.
The plate at the top has not been fixed to the border, but is stable in its place. This decorative fireplace is easy to assemble and dismantle and is perfect for seasonal decorations such as autumn or Christmas. When decorating, you can replace the real candles with LED tea lights, especially if you live with small children. This means there is no risk of fire and you ensure the safety of your family.
You can decorate the mantel beautifully for any big celebration and give the apartment a festive atmosphere. Decorative Christmas trees, fir greenery, candles and poinsettias are perfect for Christmas. The mantel is also a suitable place for the Advent wreath.
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Decorative fireplaces are decorated in different ways. A group of pillar candles of different sizes are often arranged to represent the fire in the fireplace. A nice idea would be to place a mirror behind the candles that beautifully reflects the candlelight.
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Once you have finished building, you should think about their function in the room. However, you can not only design the decorative fireplace as a beautiful decoration, but also use it to store various items. This variant is particularly suitable for small apartments where the available storage space is often not enough. Shelves can be installed here and used for small items and books.
If you can't have a real fireplace installed in your own apartment, you can draw the fire in the fireplace surround for a playful effect. To do this you need a black board, which you place between the columns of the fireplace console, and chalk. Place some firewood in front of the decorative fireplace and draw the fire over it. Other great effects can be achieved with different colors. If you are also good at painting, try painting a realistic fire on a canvas and use the picture as decoration.
Many people want to build a surround themselves to maintain the look of a real fireplace. In this case, some firewood is perfect for decorating the fireplace console. If the entire gap is filled with firewood, then the artificial fireplace looks exactly like a real one. This gives the room its popular, rustic charm.
If you have chosen the variant with a mirror, then it doesn't necessarily have to be new. With an old mirror you can conjure up a beautiful effect that creates a vintage flair in the room. You can find an old mirror like this at a flea market, or simply ask older relatives.
The border can also serve as storage space for documents and books in the home office. All you need is a few shelves that should be attached between the columns. To make this area look neater, you can also install two cabinet doors and design the fireplace console as a cabinet.
If you want to design the living room in two colors, then a combination of white and a strong color works well. You can design the white decorative fireplace inside with white bricks, or just imitate their look with wallpaper. For the mantel you will then need a decoration in the second, contrasting color. Beautiful pillar candles, garlands and pretty picture frames with photos fit perfectly.
If you want a minimalist decoration for the false fireplace, a few candles are the right choice. For a creative effect, it is best to choose plain-colored pillar candles in different sizes. You don't need anything more for a minimalist look.
This is an easy way to decorate the plain wall in the bedroom or living room. The presence of a fireplace enhances every room and creates a beautiful visual eye-catcher. The decorations for the mantel should be coordinated with the style of the room and can also be used as color accents in the room.
If you don't have a fireplace in your apartment but still want to beautifully display your Christmas stockings, you can build a fireplace surround yourself. This is a great way to show off the popular Christmas decorations and create a cozy atmosphere in the home.
