让你的壁炉成为DIY改造
It’s hard to match the snap, crackle, and pop of a fire—whether fueled by real logs or by natural gas—for blissfully relaxing warmth and tranquility-inducing dancing flames. But admittedly, not every fireplace is as attention grabbing as it should be. Or even worse, some fireplaces grab attention for all the wrong reasons. But luckily, there’s hope even for the most bland tract-home builder fireplace, a stone relic from decades past, or serviceable-but-dull brick. There are many ways to give a fireplace a makeover, and most aren’t even that expensive. If you’re ready to add some spark to a nothing-special fireplace, you’ll love these 12 DIY fireplace ideas.
A Touch of Marble
Electric fireplaces make it possible for just about anyone to have a fireplace in any room of the house, no chimney required. On the downside, though, these fireplaces lack a hearth to serve as a transition between the floor and the fireplace. No worries, however—just turn toThe Painted Hive并学会创建一个“大理石”壁炉的距离和一些联系人纸张的容易。
壁炉式改造
Far too many fireplaces that otherwise would be attractive are spoiled by a mantel that’s too skimpy for the space, leaving an imbalanced look that throws the whole room off-kilter. If that’s your fireplace’s problem, then turn toLovely Etc.对于解决方案 - 一个华丽的DIY仿古壁炉，即使对于最大的壁炉甚至令人印象深刻。这是一个容易的木工项目，又是一个公开的周末。
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Try a Stencil
如果你的壁炉很好，但环绕着沉闷，为什么不试试模板来添加一些香料？这是一个令人愉快的DIY壁炉项目，不需要太多成本，不需要换方式，并且难以做到。东海岸创意选择了一种蜂窝图案，以实现当代外观，但任何几何设计都会同样适用。
DIY壁炉整容
这不是一个快速的项目，但如果您正在寻找完全转换一个日期的石头或砖壁炉，那么杰西卡布鲁诺在Four Generations One Roof为现有壁炉提供逐步的方向，以创建一个全新的“面部”。这也是任何寻求升级他或她的技能的木工业余爱好者的真正学习体验。
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小触摸，影响很大
这是一个相当常见的情景：壁炉有一个有吸引力的壁炉，山羊和壁炉，但是普通普通香草“建筑师”瓷砖作为环绕。如果描述你的壁炉，聚集的家有一个非常简单的解决方案。只需将瓷砖（或任何其他颜色的颜色）涂抹瓷砖，对于一个真正提供了很大影响的小DIY壁炉触摸。
A DIY Fireplace From Scratch
这个绝对不是一个周末项目，也不是裸初学者到木工工具。但是，如果你是一项任务，祝福gives step-by-step instructions for creating a gorgeous (nonfunctioning) fireplace entirely from scratch for less than $600—from a bare wall all the way through a beautiful fireplace complete with stone surround, ornate mantel and pilasters, and even a stack of “firewood” filling the firebox and completing the scene.
The Big Cover-Up
Brick might be a traditional fireplace material, but it’s not everyone’s top choice; red brick doesn’t work well with all color schemes, nor does it suit every decorating style, particularly contemporary looks. If you like everything about your fireplace except its brick surround, take a page fromDIY PlayBook.并用瓷砖覆盖砖块。有什么区别！
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现代
他们可能是20世纪90年代风格的高度，但现在，斑驳的米色瓷砖看起来很累。相反，转向混凝土瓷砖，带有几何图案，将壁炉带入其所属的21世纪。Centsational Stylegives you all the information you need to replace existing tile with something new and improved. As a plus, this DIY fireplace project is an easy way to gain experience working with tile before tackling a more complex project, such as a countertop or floor.
打造一个新的壁炉
没有壁炉架的壁炉可以看起来相当裸露，特别是如果壁炉延伸到墙壁的全长。如果您的壁炉缺乏这种加剧触感，或者如果您对那里的壁炉架疯狂，Her Tool Beltlays out all the steps for building your own mantel from a few boards, some crown molding, and basic carpentry tools and skills. Stain the wood for a natural appearance, or paint it if you prefer a bolder look.
Shots of Color
如果您有一个不稳定的壁炉，或者只想要一些DIY壁炉的想法，在您不太可能点燃火灾时，这是一个超级简单的想法做东西的艺术;只需填满墙上的柴火，但涂上一些日志以各种爽快和鲜艳的颜色结束。这是一个简单的方法，可以向房间添加一些颜色。
粉刷的石头
Stone fireplaces seem to inspire strong opinions; people either love them or they hate them. If you fall into the second camp, you’ll appreciate一个快乐的博客solution: whitewash. Giving natural stone a light wash of white paint immediately updates the look and creates a fresh and clean style that is far more contemporary than the original rustic lodge vibe.
全面的颜色
While people most often paint over red brick fireplaces with white, gray, or black, those certainly aren’t your only options. In fact, a more colorful choice of paint—such as the ballerina pink chosen byA Subtle Revelry—is a guaranteed way to turn your DIY fireplace into the star of the living room. The choice of color is up to you: go bright, go moody, go pastel, or go jewel-tone.
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