Design AnatomyHow to Hang a Heavy Mirror over a Fireplace Safely & SecurelyTap a note to jump to that part. To hang your heavy mirror safely over the fireplace, print our free over-mantel mirror hanging sheet to get the exact sizing chart, mock-up steps, and a French cleat hardware checklist tailored for your specific brick. You will be able to size your glass perfectly for your mantel and mount it securely to masonry using a…
Ideas10+ Gorgeous Modern Painted Brick Fireplace Ideas Nothing updates a tired living room faster than a fresh coat of paint on an old brick hearth. I am sharing my favorite ways to style a modern painted brick fireplace so you can finally ditch that dated red masonry. 1. Matte Black Magic Matte black paint hides uneven mortar lines. Dark paint instantly hides soot stains and uneven mortar lines. A matte black finish turns a bulky…
Design AnatomyAbove Fireplace Decor: The Visual Triangle Cheat SheetClick a note to read that part first. Mastering above fireplace decor is simple with this visual triangle cheat sheet, giving you the exact measurements for perfectly layered, slip-free frames and balanced greenery. You will be able to style a perfectly balanced mantel using exact measurements and secure placement techniques.Free printable PDFMantel Styling Cheat SheetCreate perfectly balanced, layered above-fireplace decor.Download the guide Defining the Visual Triangle The…
Ideas16+ Sleek Modern Fireplace Tile Ideas for Your Home Updating your fireplace surround is the fastest way to completely change the feel of your living room. I pulled together my absolute favorite modern tile looks that you can easily replicate in your own home. 1. Large Format Concrete Seamless concrete tile fireplace A seamless, monolithic look is easily achieved with large format concrete tiles. They minimize grout lines and instantly make a standard builder-grade fireplace…
Design AnatomyRecessed Linear Fireplace Wall: Framing & Sizing GuideClick a note to read that part first. You will be able to hand your contractor or electrician a complete measurement sheet that guarantees a perfectly flush, properly proportioned media wall. Grab our printable framing sheet below to get your firebox ratios, base height, and trimless drywall sequence exactly right.Free printable PDFRecessed Media Wall FramingPlan your perfectly flush, correctly proportioned linear fireplace.Download the guide Planning the Dedicated…
Ideas15+ Stunning Fireplace with TV Above Ideas for Your Home Figuring out how to design a fireplace with a TV above it can be tricky, but it is entirely possible to make it look stunning. Here are my favorite ways to blend your screen into your living room's architecture without sacrificing style. 1. Dark Accent Wall Camouflage Dark accent wall to hide your TV screen I always recommend a dark accent wall when mounting a…
Ideas13+ Cozy Faux Fireplace Ideas for Your Home A faux fireplace gives a room an instant focal point without the hassle of venting or gas lines. You just need a solid mantel and a little creativity to make it feel like the real deal. 1. Stack Birch Logs Fill the empty firebox with natural birch logs. An empty firebox instantly draws the eye straight to the floor. Filling that gap with birch wood logs grounds…
Ideas15+ Cozy Electric Fireplace Ideas for Your Home An electric fireplace completely changes the feel of a room without the hassle of running gas lines or chopping wood. I put together these practical setups to help you build a stunning focal point in your own space. 1. Crisp White Mantel Contrast Crisp white mantel against a dark wall. The contrast of a crisp white mantel against dark walls anchors the entire room. You get this…
Design AnatomyIndoor Christmas Decor: Mantel Garland Layering Cheat SheetClick a note to read that part first. Transform your indoor Christmas decor and build a lush, professional-looking holiday mantel using our printable Mantel Garland Layering Sheet, which scales the exact shopping list to your dimensions and provides a simple six-step fill order for a stunning festive focal point.Free printable PDFMantel Garland Layering SheetBuild a lush, professional-looking holiday focal pointDownload the guide Twist Two Budget Garlands Together…
Design AnatomyFarmhouse Mantel Decor with a TV Above: The Height GuideTap a note to jump to that part. Master your farmhouse mantel decor with a TV above by grabbing our printable Under-TV Mantel Height Sheet to perfectly size your candlesticks, center bowls, and greenery. You will be able to confidently select and arrange perfectly scaled mantel decor that frames your television without obstructing the view.Free printable PDFUnder-TV Mantel Height SheetPerfectly scale your farmhouse decor to…
