We wanted something a bit rustic, but not too rustic and it had to be BIG to stand up to the wardrobe beside it.
We decided on 1" by 6" Wood boards, They were inexpensive, and smooth, but just rough enough to give a little rustic feel. We're painting them the same color as the wardrobe beside it, a fresh warm white. So rustic but not too rustic.
I briefly considered using chipped an peeling barn board. But One it would have been too rustic and two, you never have any idea what kind of paint they used.
On Monday I declared that we would try and keep it in the $150 range. We just blew past it and are sitting at $160 with about $20 more material to buy, so hopefully we'll keep it under the $200 mark.
One question that kept popping up was "How can you install a fireplace for $150, when the unit would cost at least that?" Our answer is always "CRAIGSLIST" we found this unit for $40!!!! It's a very expensive electric unit with an insanely realistic flame (it's actually looks as real as our gas fireplace in our living room). It was originally in a house as a corner unit, but because we had so much depth beside our wardrobe we could use it as a regular unit, and the reason it was $40 was because the fan was broken, so it heated up but didn't get blown around. It took Lee less then 30 minutes to fix and we were in business . . . Hot Business!
We added a small trim detail at the bottom, it was one of those things. We needed to hide a small gap between the fireplace and the boards, but didn't want to go to the trouble of cutting down a large board, so we found this 1" by 1" trim and it fit perfectly, popping out just the right amount.
We still have to add trim, (which I can't wait for, Lee mocked it up yesterday and it made a HUGE difference):
And lastly remove the two brass handles on the screen. They are strictly decorative, and definitely unnecessary in all their shinny brass-ness (that's a word!).
We'll be trimming and painting all weekend and HOPEFULLY we'll have a reveal post and a How to post ready for MONDAY!!!
Amazing! Lee has some mean carpentry skills. Not to mention it seems like he can fix just about anything!! What a steal, $40. Can't wait to see it completed, looks amazing already.
ReplyDeleteLooking fab Ashli! Looking forward to seeing it all trimmed out and painted. I wish I had the space for a fireplace. Oh well, I'll have to cuddle up to my hubby for warmth this winter ;-)
ReplyDeleteRock star - looks fantastic
ReplyDeleteYou guys are amazing. That is going to be awesome! And to make you feel REALLY awesome, we also have a new build home and we had the option to add a fireplace to the master, for a bargain price of $2500.00!! Granted it was a 3-sided one, but uh, not happening. So to do it for a budget of $200, you guys rock.
ReplyDeleteomw! that is awesome. can u give us the brand and model? i want a fireplace in my bedroom but havent found one that is realistic enuff to my liking.
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It looks AMAZING! So professional. And it will be beautiful in white. I also think it would look great in a light cherry stain...similar to your shades.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see it painted. Great job!
ReplyDeleteOh goodness! I love it! I also love that you make things your own. You want a fireplace, you make it happen. It is going to look amazing!
ReplyDeleteWOW...this looks amazing...so exciting ...You guys get it done! Can't wait to see the finished result!
ReplyDeleteif you don't remove the brass handles you could do what we did??...we painted our brass trim out on our fireplace with a heat resistant paint from Home Depo...but then you don't need my advice! You guys aer amazing!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of the peeling barn board but you are right, you just never know what kind of paint may have been used.
ReplyDeleteAnd I do think Brass-ness is a word too! Bravo on removing them.
Look forward to seeing the final product.
it's coming along so well! thanks for posting an update, i can't wait to see the rest!
ReplyDeletehave a great weekend, ashli!
Looks great already. So glad to see oil and vinegar are mixing well in the bedroom! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteYou are so lucky that your man can, and will build things for you! It's going to look amazing!
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Looking good so far! It'll be wonderful! How was your trip to Ikea today? :)
ReplyDeleteI am always amazed at nice and quality pieces people find on craigslist! I am still looking for a bookcase and all I see is "vintage" bookcases where the word vintage means incredibly old and basically falling apart:)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your fireplace! Can't wait to see the end result!
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So impressive !!!! It will come in handy for the upcoming winter. I can't wait to see the finished product. Wow!
ReplyDeleteWOW - looks amazing so far. I got a gallon of that primer as well- I was really impressed too!
ReplyDeleteGood Looking. Looks so trendy, I presume its one of a kind design well suited for interior purpose, Looks wonderful thumbs up!
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