Diy Fireplace Built Ins. I first framed out the sides to make a right angle corner and then just fit in anyway, i'm so happy with my diy built in cabinets around my fireplace and i can't wait to decorate them and put stuff in the cabinets. After that, i started browsing pinterest (you can follow me here), and drew out a basic sketch for our contractor based on the inspiration photos i had found.
The diy fireplace surround is made of two pillar supports and a mdf box beam header. Thankfully, there are lots of fireplace screen options that you can make yourself and no one would even suspect it was a diy. I also built a small picture frame out of some rounded molding and attached it to the center of the top fireplace surround. After the built ins were done, i spent some time planking the center spot above the mantel.
I first framed out the sides to make a right angle corner and then just fit in anyway, i'm so happy with my diy built in cabinets around my fireplace and i can't wait to decorate them and put stuff in the cabinets.
J used the same process as we used with our diy built ins. Roast marshmallows over one, add some diy seating around it, sit by your new fireplace and enjoy a glass of wine with friends. J built the opening per the instructions that came with the fireplace. Before you start building, you will need to remove the fireplace mantel and the baseboards on the walls where the bookcase will be.
