If you are not lucky to have a real hearth, DIY faux fireplace is a way out of the situation. Of course, it doesn’t give warmth, but it is an excellent interior decoration, which doesn’t cost much. You can find a lot of different great projects in the Internet. Evaluate your room, its size, colors and style and make a decision what fake hearth you want.
If you’re not experienced in building, select easy DIY faux fireplace. Before the work choose an appropriate place and take measurements. Make a hearth in the center of the wall if you want it to play the main role in the room. A sofa and armchairs in front of it will be a cool place for rest. If you are an owner of a small chamber, a corner fake fire will be the best decision. Thereafter, select a material. It can be both natural and man-made. Natural materials, such as wood and stone have a rich classical look. You can use also brick, limestone or gypsum plasterboard. It depends on your skills. In addition you need some tools: frame saw, screwdriver, hammer etc.
As you can see, there are a lot of DIY faux fireplace ideas. Don’t forget, that the choice of the material is connected with the style of the future handicraft. A rustic design will be well underlined by wood or shabby bricks. Make a mantel of gypsum plasterboard, paint it white and you’ll get a short-spoken style. By the way, a faux hearth can be painted with a color which will harmonize with wallpapers or will contrast with them. DIY faux stone fireplace is a little bit difficult to build, but adds charm and warmth to your home. Everything depends on your imagination and ability.
