Fireplace with dental molding

Salvaged pine fireplace mantel, classic design adorned with dentil molding, modern construction

Follow this DIY tutorial for a beautiful fireplace update. Includes detailed instructions with pictures to to build an Overmantle with wood moldings.

Home of Harriet Maxwell McDonald via Elle Decor This month has been such a blur for great and tragic reasons. September is filled with birthdays, Xander’s was last week and mine was Sunday anniversaries, ours was yesterday and lots of activity and excitement with the school year really kicking into gear. While so much has been good, last week my dear friend’s 11-month old daughter had heart surgery and didn’t make it through the surgery. Jane spent much of her life in the hospital, but she…

We are starting our DIY fireplace makeover!. Come see and get some ideas for your project. We are adding shiplap and other simple details to update it.

The central feature of many living spaces designed by Charles Hilton Architects is an exquisite fireplace.

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The first project at my parents’ house is finished! We spent the past 2 weeks updating the living room, and we’re so happy with how it all turned out. This post is sponsored by Lowe’s. The fireplace wall is one of the first things you see when you enter the house. It felt dark and ... Read More about Before & After: A Fireplace Wall Upgrade at White Cape Cottage

We did it all. Built the fireplace mantel, tiled the surround and created an accent wall. Head over to the blog for the full tutorial.

Here's some simple changes you can make to a fireplace with just paint, wall finishes, and the tile surround. It can make a huge difference in updating the look.