Fireplace Mantel Tutorial ~ Faux Mantel Idea ~ Easy DIY Mantel ~ Simple Fireplace Mantel
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- Опубликовано: 23 июл 2024
- Mantels are so much fun to decorate! If you're like me and don't have an actual fireplace, but would love to have a mantel to work with, make your own! In this video I show you how I made ours, using wood I had on hand and keeping it very simple!
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So sorry, I forgot to mention how I fastened the mantel to the wall.. In this case, I put one screw kinda diagonal through the back part of the shelf, into the wall. This was just to hold it for the photoshoot. For ours in the living room, I put a few screws in the flat side boards, into the wall. I was able to paint over the holes. If you dont want screw holes showing, I would suggest using my method with the one in the video, and just adding a few more screws, through the shelf and into the wall..that way, you could hide the holes with decorations..hope this makes sense!
Oh my goodness that is so beautiful and you make it look so easy to do. I have always wanted a mantle to decorate and can't wait to try this.
Thank you for your beautiful videos. They always make my day. Huggs!!
Blessings to you and your family. I LOVE watching your videos for over a year now, you are a blessing and I enjoy your projects very much! It is very cheering and encouraging to see your videos every week. Thank you and again, blessings!
Love love love....♥️ love the fact you didn't paint it, love the different kinds of wood, love the different layers and the different colors.. I just love it ....I think you should swap this one out for the other one and sell the white one.. I'm sure the white one would go fast they're both beautiful.. I make stuff like this too and you're very inspiring thank you very much for this video..
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Who else other than Mary wake's up in the morning and says I'm building a mantle. I'm so glad you left it natural. Beautiful job Mary just beautiful 🤗💞💕💓
I love this. I'm glad you didn't paint it white and left the natural wood to shine through. Stunning! Love from the UK! x
I watched this video and loved your faux mantle!! Im 68 and never used power tools but i had to create a mantle like yours!! With some help from my husband i cut the barnwood and sanded it and we put it together. It is beautiful!! Thank you for your ideas and showing us no matter our age we can create beautiful things!!
It's amazing how you just make these things from scratch and they turn out so beautiful.
Can't thank you enough for giving us ideas and encouragement to "do-it-ourselves". We own a sawmill company in New England and I love seeing the saw marks in the wooden pieces you used. There are many family owned sawmills in the U.S. that are a great place to find scraps of old/new wood or pallets to make projects such as these. I even bet that if they mention that they watch your RUclips channel they'd give them a "deal"!
LOVE this!!! I just love old natural barn wood, it has such richness and history gleaming through it. Several years ago, my Dad did a relief carving of The Last Supper in a piece of my great grandfather's barn wood as a surprise for me. It sits on my mantel and is one of my greatest treasures!!!
I absolutely love this, Mary! Wouldn’t this also be very beautiful as a headboard?!?! Thank you for sharing!!
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Yet another GREAT idea, you peeps have such creative minds,...keep them coming :)
That’s a great idea!!!
I love it the old barn wood and I’m glad you didn’t paint the mantel. Beautiful as always
Amazing. Love that you didn't paint it. It takes a practiced eye to see the beauty in the natural wood you chose. I like it both with and without the doors.
Totally agree. Really nice to see all the different types of wood in their glory :-)
@@yzolakitchi you have to see Mary do it before you would dare!! 😁😄
@@mumstheword8851 definitely! I don't have the space for one sadly, but am thinking a mini tabletop version could make for a stunning Christmas display 🤔🎄
@@yzolakitchi that does sound nice. Do you do it yourself and do you have old wood too? I would never have thot it would come together so well. I don't have room for a table but we do have a built-in log burner without a mantle ! so I think this will be a project!😁 Husband is carpenter tho, so I guess I won't be doing it 😬
@@mumstheword8851 I wish I had a good timber supply, it can get quite costly here in the UK. I like up-cycling though, so may salvage some wooden picture frames, plaques, chopping boards..lol, whatever is budget friendly, available and hackable 😁 I guess your hubby will have his hands full but is such a lovely project. It is simpler to construct than I would have imagined based on Mary's finished item, she really is super talented! Good luck with your new mantle 👍
Hi Mary. I recently moved and was looking for a really great centerpiece for my living room and your project inspired me to try this Mantel project. Thank you so much. Be richly blessed. Danke!
Oh my be still my heart...this is oh so totally my idea of how I love to spend my time...making a show stopping faux fireplace mantel. Thanks so much for this idea as I am a huge fan of seasonal vignettes. You have a gift Mary and I am happy I found your channel.
Just wondering how would you attach it to the wall for stability? And I too love your work! ❤️
Agree...” BE STILL MY HEART”. This is phenomenal !!!!!
I’m not sure if anyone else mentioned it, but instead of a door a mirror works beautifully! That way you can put some LED candles in front of it for a beautiful glow!
I agree, even a smaller old one would work, just for the reflection of light and sparkle, plus whatever you place in front.
Diane, That is a Great idea!! How stunning would that be? Awesome!!
Thank you! I had not thought of a mirror for my fireplace.
@@patriciaelston6602 Patricia, what a GOOD idea, I am so glad you shared that truth be told I may make more than one of these for different places in my home, putting a mirror on one of them makes it different and unique but still amazing....thanks again :)
Mary just when I think you cant impress me any more here you are making a mantle !!! you are so talented May God continue to Bless you and your family.
Oh Mary.... I am speechless with the faux fireplace !!! This... this IS THE STYLE I would LOVE to have in my home.... like 3 of them !
So glad you did not paint this! That wood is gorgeous... nothing like OLD WOOD ... delicious!
I know how humble you are....but Mary you have such incredible talent and ideas ! How blessed you are! If I was in Ohio.... I would have you make some for me 😁
GORGEOUS.... GORGEOUS.... GORGEOUS! ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love the natural wood. You are the cat's MEOW! Love your channel. Love your sweet SPIRIT! God bless you!!
This was so awesome. I live in a small apartment and I don’t have a fireplace. I would love to have one in my dining room. It would look so beautiful with all of my Antique furniture. God bless.
We have a electric fireplace. I want to create a mantle to make it look more real. Thank you for sharing!
Love the fact you let the natural wood shine thru instead of painting it. ❤️
I could watch you create all day long Mary. Your videos are wonderful.
Love that you left the character of the old wood and not painting it! It's beautiful! I really love the look of the doors you made! Great job Mary!
Mary I love the mantel. I don't have a fireplace either, and am going to try to make a mantel. Thanks for the video and inspiration!♡🤍☑️
I love this! The different wood colours are perfect. So pleased it wasn’t painted. I just adore natural woods. 😍
Wow!! My carpenter husband couldn't have done any better! That's a huge compliment because he's good!! It's lovely 😍😍😘
Mary that faux fireplace is simply beautiful!! TFS your talent w us!!!! It’s stunning!!
Hi Mary, I’ve watched this a video a dozen or more times and used as reference making my own. I’m done now and just making the doors. I took my Dremel and engraved a floral folk design on the mantle. I’ll send a pic when I’m done. I can’t thank you enough for the pattern and inspiration to do something I’ve always wanted. God bless!!
Not so sure anyone can do it. You have no fear of power tools and a God given talent. I love the mantel and love the beauty of the different wood used.
I have watched this video probably 6 or 7 times. My favorite. As soon as I move I am making this. Love, love, love it. Always wanted to have a mantel to decorate.
OMYGOOSH! I love this! This would be beautiful inside or out.
Maybe on a farmhouse porch.
O I love your work Mary. ❤❤❤
I just love how it turned out!!! I almost wish we didn't have a fireplace in the living room so I have an excuse to make a faux one. Love your channel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Mary, I’m sitting here eating my Spicy California Sushi roll from Publix ( it’s Sushi Wednesday) while watching you build a faux mantel and opening my box of items I ordered from White Cottage. I love love the candles I ordered. I’m burning the Orange Peppercorn right now. The Grapefruit Mint I gave to my son so his place will smell nice. Love your channel and am always so impressed with everything you do. Be blessed always.
Mary, that mantel is gorgeous!!! You made the right choice not to paint it, that barn wood with all its saw marks is fabulous, and it truly shines like a beacon!!! Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us!!! Love, Love, Love It!!!
Mary, I had to share this video. My headboard is my Grandmoms Mantel but I would love one in my living room. Thanks for all the sizes for me to make one. Donna xoxo
Hi Mary! I've been a loyal fan of yours since I saw my first video of you and your beautiful home!! I don't know how you do it, but you always see exactly how a small decision can make a so-so project into a truly wonderful one! Your project ideas are so inspiring, and you have helped me make my home more beautiful and welcoming. Thank you and God's blessings be upon you and yours!⛪❤️✝
This is perfect! I made fireplace for the kids last year out of boxes. I hated it but the kids loved it. This is totally what I need to do, thank you Mary for this tutorial.
Geez, what more can I say, Again, Thank you. You make my day.
I love how you mixed the real-time video with the sped-up video, and I love how your mantel turned out!
Mary….
Thank you for this video! It is exactly what I was looking for! We have a pool house that I want to cozy-up, and this is a perfect idea for that! I love decorating my mantel in the house, and have been wanting one out there! I thought about buying a portable fireplace, but there’s really no need for that as I live in Florida! Just looking for ambience, not heat! Again, this is perfect! I have a bunch of old pallets that I’m hoping will work!
Thanks for all your beautiful and inspirational projects. You have such a great design/decor aesthetic! Truly a gift from God…
Blessings to you, and your family. 🙏🏼
WOW! Love this. I have been asking my husband(who is a carpenter) To make me a mantel to go around out faux fireplace heater. I love the natural wood look to this one. Mary job well done!
Mary, you are so amazing and so inspiring. May God, continue to bless you and your work! Your family too!
This blew me away. Such a simple approach.
Thank you Mary.
That is rustic farmhouse at it's finest. Its great! I love it! Great job!
So glad you didn't paint it! My favorite is mismatched wood, especially with old barn wood. There is such beauty and character in it. I love that you can see all the grain and saw marks. Great job Mary!
No words, mantel is just perfect. Such talent you have!!
Start my Wednesday watching your channel. I love 💕 everything you do. Keep up the good work thank you for sharing
So glad you went with natural barnwood and didn’t paint it white. I ❤️it! This mantle is so beautiful 😍
I like how you laid it all out on the floor as you cut each piece, so I can visually see the process. I too eyeball it rather than measuring everything. Great video. Thank you for taking the time to explain your steps.
That turned out beautifully. I’m glad you didn’t paint it and just let the wood speak for itself.
So glad you left the old barn finish! Beautiful
So glad you left it natural wood! Lovely.
I don't know how I missed this one, so glad I got to see it later. Loved this so much. I want to build one for my bedroom. I will be redoing my fireplace in the living area. Beautiful as always.
That is a lovely mantle!! The natural wood is perfect!!
Love it!!!!!!!!!!! It looks absolutely beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love the coloring of all the different woods......Gorgeous!! Looks beautiful w/out the doors......
Luv the mantel without doors. Great job.
It’s has a warm and cozy. Perfectly imperfect. ❣️
I have been wanting to make a mantel for my small electric fireplace heater. Thanks for sharing, now I know where to start
Mary, it’s absolutely stunning! Good move on using the poly because the old barn wood grain is what makes it. Beautiful!!
Once again, thank you for sharing your talents and giving us inspiration....I love the way you can ‘read’ the old wood and give it a new beautiful life....wishing you the best....
That big piece of furniture to the left of screen!!!! Gotta see it the detail!!
Mary, thank you for showing how to make a mantel. You made it look so easy
Oh my Mary just love this Mantel!! I love your White one too so I would have to have one of each!! ❤❤❤ You do such a great job on everything you try!! 👏👏👏
Wow! I love the texture of the barnwood! And I REALLY like you can change the look by taking out the door. Sweet fireplace mantle! ❤️👍
Mary, it amazes me how you work with your good clothes on doing jobs like painting, sanding, cutting wood, etc. without you dirtying or getting paint all over your clothes. I wear an apron or old paint clothes.
Just gorgeous! Glad you left it natural and stained... it looks phenomenal- just as beautiful as what you might find at a hobby lobby or store like it🥰
Wow lady you have a gift in Christ 🤗🤗🤗🤗💕. Excellent
WOW! I really love your fireplace! Barnwood is one of my favorites! Thanks so much for showing these instructions by making a fireplace. God bless
I absolutely love the mantel. Love the grains of the wood and using different wood makes it standout. Your so creative.
You know you watch too much White Country Cottage when you can whistle along to the music...too much but not enough...love WCC
The mantle is BEAUTIFUL! I love all the things you create. I’m so glad you didn’t paint it as well. Love Love Love it. Love you’re channel. Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed week. ❤️😃
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!! I love how simple you make things!
Mary, I just finished making a faux fireplace after watching & rewatching your video until I felt confident to build my own. I used a footboard from a 3/4 old bed for the board across the front of the fireplace. It has a decorative carving. The rails I cut down to use for the vertical sides. The mantel top is a piece from the bottom of the footrail which had saw marks so I left it in its orginal varnish. For the inside of the fireplace, I went to the dollar store & bought 6 fake tin stick-on squares which I attached to cardboard to fit inside the fireplace. Painted it looks like tin. Thank you for sharing your process with us. It only took a few hours and turned out beautiful.
Mary thank you for this video. I have admired your mantle and was hoping you would make a demonstration video. I have been wanting a mantle for years and to place my tv above it. This demo was what I needed to get me started. Have a blessed week and I look forward to your next video. ~DEBI of Windham,Ohio
You make my heart and soul happy. Thank you and God Bless you.
Girl you’ve got talent!!! Love from Texas!
Mary, I love the woods you have put together and the door is fantastic.....love that color and the contrasts of it all. Thank you for sharing your talents!
Blessings
Love the availability to have a customized saying printed off. Can't wait to order mine!
Told my hubby this is my next project...need that mantle space! Absolutely beautiful!
I love it. There are lots of old houses with fireplaces that aren't functioning anymore... other than a perfect decorating opportunity! I've seen photos with architectural elements sitting inside to decorate. The doors on yours remind me of these photos I've seen. Nice work!
Mary, I congratulate you, that wood mantel is so beautiful, it's so natural, the character of the wood pieces complements each other. It would be a great thing to sell to others, just a thought.
If only I knew how to use electric hand tools!....love your videos!
That fire place is gorgeous! Love that u left it natural ❤
I absolutely love the multi tonal aspect of the wood, stunning! Xxx
Practical and great instructions! Thanks, Mary, for your time and for sharing your talent once again.
What a beautiful faux fireplace mantel. You really amaze me.
OMG so glad you didnt go white ! Love it !
Swap it out with your mantel. I think it would look beautiful in your home. I love the wood look. Beautiful piece.
Absolutely gorgeous Mary. Thank you for demonstrating this.
I wasn’t sure I was gonna like the wood but I absolutely love it. I love how all the words are different colors. It’s just beautiful thanks for sharing such a wonderful piece.
Thank you for making a mantel and showing how easy it can be. Cant wait now to build mine before Christmas.
Love the natural look of this piece! You make it look so easy!!
Loved your vision for this fireplace. It is so nice in its own way as is the white one in your home. You are a wood wonder woman!
I love how the mantle turned out. I wish I had some of that barn wood.
Thank you Mary for making this video. I’ve been wanting one for our masters bedroom. I love watching your videos. God bless
Mary, once again you amaze us with your ingenuity!!
You amazes me. You just tacle anything. I don't have the power tools or a saw but you make things look so easy. Thank you for showing how to create this gorgeous mantel.
The mantel is beautiful. I wanted to say also how much I enjoy the music playing while u r working. It is so nice and relaxing.
Love all your video’s. The motivation I’m getting right now is with the big saw tools, kinda intimidating lol. Like you say “if you can do, I can do it” I asked my husband to show me how, which he did, it’s not as scary as I thought and now I can get to making my own projects. Starting small of course!! 😆 God Bless you
Mary! I LOVE, LOVE this mantelpiece. My hubby is out of town visiting family and I am building this mantle. 😉
That turned out absolutely stunning
I love that wood after the poly went on so beautiful.