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DIY Projects · December 3, 2021

Our Fireplace DIY and 10 Transitional Fireplace Ideas

One of the first projects after moving into our home will be adding a fireplace to our living room. You can view the living room design and layout here. Over the past few years, I have noticed more fireplace DIY’s, especially with electric fireplace units and we plan to do just that.

For this project, I’m working with SimpliFire and already have the unit sitting in our garage. So exciting! The next step is narrowing down the design because once we move into our home, we want to be ready to rock and roll!

*Thank you SimpliFire for sponsoring this post. See my full disclosure here and thank you for using my links!

I selected the 30″ Built In Electric Frame fireplace because I wanted a transitional fireplace for our living room space. I like the square and modern feel of this particular fireplace unit and think a fireplace surround will fit better around a square fireplace insert. SimpliFire offers several different unit sizes, as well as linear electric fireplaces and fireplace inserts for your existing fireplace. You can use code FrengParty10 for 10% off your purchase of SimpliFire fireplaces (through Feb. 28th, 2022).

The plan is to frame out the fireplace, in between our two living room windows, with framing 2×4’s and add drywall surrounding the bump out. I originally wanted to DIY a faux plaster finish to the fireplace in a light concrete gray color, but after seeing some gorgeous traditional fireplaces, I’m leaning towards either building a mantel surround or purchasing one.

Here’s some inspiration that I have saved over the past few weeks. Let me know which one is your favorite because they are all amazing. I can’t wait to get started on our new fireplace!

Brooke Spreckman
Nicole Davis Interiors
Betsy Brown Interior Design
Cambridge Stone Fireplace Mantel by Stone Mountain Casting
Areheart Stone Fireplace Mantel by Stone Mountain Casting

I love how Young House Love DIY’d this fireplace surround. It looks like an expensive stone fireplace, but they created this looks with a few boards and some paint.

DIY surround by Young House Love

I love this tapered fireplace! The hearth, the mantel, everything about it is just gorgeous.

via Pinterest
Domino
@grace_start
Hawkins Custom Builders

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  1. Stephanie V. says

    February 22, 2022 at 7:21 pm

    Hi!
    I’m wondering if you’d previously had electric or gas fireplace and if you can share why the choice of electric and not gas. I have had gas fireplaces (I loved my gas fireplace and stove) in my previous homes and am possibly looking at electric this time around so we can make the most use utilizing solar panels. I’m struggling with the decision of electric over gas. Much thanks on any thoughts. 🙂

    Reply
    • chelseyfreng says

      February 23, 2022 at 5:37 pm

      Hi Stephanie! We previously had a gas fireplace and chose to try electric this time around, mainly due to cost of the installation and the fireplace unit. Our last gas fireplace also put off a lot of heat and we found that we were using it less because it was over heating the space. I like the idea of electric for a cozy feeling and not necessarily heating. That being said, I haven’t tried electric and will report back when we install it and have tried using it in our space.

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  2. David Richard/ Sales manager at Omega Mantels says

    April 21, 2022 at 2:28 pm

    Nice article
    would love to also see what we do here!

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Thanks to our new rug from @rugsusa our basement hangout area got an upgrade. #ad The color is 😍, and the texture is 🤌. Bring on all the family game nights!

Use code FRENG for 15% off your purchase, shop in my stories and over on my LTK, link is in my bio!

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Ready for spring and summer but we have more snow Ready for spring and summer but we have more snow in our forecast 😩 so here’s a few cheery pics of our living room. All living room sources linked on my LTK, tap the link in my bio!

#diyfireplace #diyhomeprojects #diydesign #fauxfireplace #livingroom #smalllivingroom #neutralaesthetic #neutralhome #ltkhome
Which art? Light and bright or dark and moody? Ou Which art? Light and bright or dark and moody?

Our bedroom finally feels complete thanks to this new art from @frameiteasy! I love how I was able to customize the size of the frame/art to fit this space.

Head to my stories for more details and 10% off your order!

Frame details from #frameiteasy
+ Frame Style: Ashford, in Satin Black
+ Art size: 28” x 14”
+ Printed on art paper

Bedroom sources are linked on my LTK, link is in my bio!

#bedroom #bedroomgoals #bedroomdesign #primarybedroom #maketimefordesign #transitionaldesign #walltowallstyle #currentdesignsituation #lightandbright #cottagestylehome #mixerofstyles #ltkhome
We recently changed our dining table to a darker w We recently changed our dining table to a darker walnut stained table and I’m loving the contrast! Which one do you prefer, walnut or white oak?

Our new dining table is still on sale (50% off) and I’ve been super impressed. It’s very sturdy , the prettiest walnut color and very fast delivery!

Shop this look over on my LTK, link is in my bio!

#diningroomtable #diningroom #makehomeyours #maketimefordesign #neutralaesthetic #smmakelifebeautiful #woodsandwhites #whiteandbright #ltkhome
Appreciating the sunshine today! Swipe to see the Appreciating the sunshine today! Swipe to see the same view a year ago. Our bedroom has come a long way and I’ve appreciated the process, every step of the way. Just a little reminder that home takes time and might require a few trial and errors before you get it just right. 😊

Bedroom sources are linked on my LTK, link is in my bio!

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