Building shelves around fireplace

The built-ins at Fred and Kim's house are nearly complete, and I thought it was time to update everyone on the progress. To give you some perspective, here's a look at their living room just after completing the hardwood flooring installation. Like many homes in the area, they have a floor to ceiling brick facade and hearth. The open space on either side is practically begging to be used for built-in cabinets. A lot of people grow tired of the brick, and they want to do something different…

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How-to DIY custom bookshelves in our living room

Materials: (2) IKEA Billy Bookcases with Doors (2) IKEA Billy Bookcase Extensions (4) 1x2x8ft Select Pine 1 gallon Zinsser B-I-N Primer 11/16 in. x 11/16 in. Pine Cove Moulding Caulk Baseboard Moulding Crown Molding Sherwin Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel Paint (1 gallon of Pure White, Semi-Gloss) (10) 6in. 8ft. Shiplap Boards Stain (I used […]

B's white built-ins around the fireplace are installed and you will NOT believe this dramatic before and after. Sharing all the details.

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Friends a couple of weeks ago, a big dream that I’ve had for this home finally came true. I began working on my fireplace built-ins.…

This post outlines all of the design details that go into white built-in bookshelves around a fireplace on a non-recessed wall, including lighting and more!