Electric fireplace in white with builtin bookshelves and a 1500watt charred log insert product overview not only is it packed with heat functions and adjustable flame displays, it doubles as an entertainment stand with additional storage solutions. See more ideas about bookshelves around fireplace, bookshelves and home libraries. They may supply extra space for the addition of media centers and games, too. On these pages we would like to highlight a few of the builtins and bookcases we have done over the years. Installing built in shelving is our most popular service. This wall is one of the few that survived the great kitchenlivingdining room remodel of 2012. Contact us to obtain customized bookcases or cabinets around fireplaces in one or more rooms of your home. On these pages we would like to highlight a few of the built ins and bookcases we have done over the years. Stow crafting materials, office supplies, and incoming and outgoing mail in handsome baskets, vibrantly hued boxes, and efficient organizers. How to build a builtin bookcase the family handyman. See more ideas about bookshelves built in, fireplace built ins and bookshelves around fireplace.
However, building a book shelf around a fireplace requires more than slapping five pieces of wood into a serviceable frame and placing the shelves. The decision between building a freestanding or a builtin book shelf comes down to personal choice. How to make ikea billy bookcase builtins place of my. I needed to add some depth to the fireplace before putting a finishing piece of crown molding. How to turn billy bookcases into built ins the chronicles. If you have a big empty wall in your house turning billy bookcases into built ins is a great way to add storage and polish as well as a strong focal point if your room is missing one. Well help tailor these built in features to enhance your real estate. This isnt so much an indepth tutorial like our other projects but more like a guide.
The upper shelves are 11 inches deep to hold books and decor objects. Fake a builtin with prefab cabinets and bookcases hgtv. Builtin family room cabinetry, with center opening for faux fireplace insert. I used stock ikea sektion cabinets with bodbyn doors. Install the cabinets by screwing through the back into the wall studs. Diy fireplace installation mantle and builtins youtube. Photos of houses built in licking county ohio in 1903 photos of houses built in licking county ohio in 1903. Many of these built in units were designed around tvs that clients wanted mounted over their fireplace mantel, or to add display shelving or additional storage. The southern enterprises gallatin electric fireplace with bookcases is both beautiful and functional with a carved floral design across the top. Its functional, beautiful, and so doable as a diy when you use billy bookcases as. Built in cabinets with doors and two shelves above around fireplace. This beautiful and functional electric fireplace features an ivory finish that looks great in any room. Plans for building a book shelf around a fireplace hunker. Then we added the shelves that came with the billy bookcase.
Hi everyone i am morgan here with my husband jamie and we are beyond thrilled to be here at remodelaholic sharing our builtin entertainment center with all of you we blog over at construction2style about our home renovations and diy projects. Freestanding fireplace bookcases design photos, ideas and inspiration. We work closely with each client to design every custom bookcase project to meet their specific needs. My genius hub moved the fireplace switch to the outside of the builtin, so we can still control the fireplace. Jan 20, 2019 in this video, i show how i built my custom fireplace mantle with built in glassfront cabinets on each side. Fireplace bookshelves custom cabinet, entertainment center. Sep, 2018 if you have a big empty wall in your house turning billy bookcases into built ins is a great way to add storage and polish as well as a strong focal point if your room is missing one. Whether you need a few simple painted shelves in a niche in the kitchen, or an entire set of bookcases, well be glad to assist you. Bookcases built around fireplace design photos, ideas and inspiration. We undertake fireplace cabinetry projects in communities in many parts of montgomery, chester and delaware counties including media and newtown square. Amazing gallery of interior design and decorating ideas of bookcases built around fireplace in bedrooms, living rooms, denslibrariesoffices by elite interior designers.
I added some mdf to extend the mantel surround and then layered a 1. Transforming a fireplace and builtin bookcases driven. May 05, 2016 my genius hub moved the fireplace switch to the outside of the built in, so we can still control the fireplace. My big finish diy fireplace builtins unexpected elegance. Next, you can see the cabinets starting to take shape here, and the back of the wall that would run up from the mantle. Freestanding there are two options when building a book shelf around a fireplace. Custom entertainment centers designed built installed. Its the only pic i could find, showing the fire place as a whole. Jun 09, 2017 i created this video with the youtube slideshow creator s.
While a freestanding book shelf can be taken with you when you move, a builtin stays in the wall when you leave. Amazing gallery of interior design and decorating ideas of freestanding fireplace bookcases in bedrooms, living rooms, denslibrariesoffices, bathrooms, entrancesfoyers by elite interior designers. This gallery includes several examples of custom built ins i have created around fireplaces and other shelving units. Bookshelf cabinet on either side of fireplace youtube. A classic floral design is carved across the top of this fireplace.
There are two options when building a book shelf around a fireplace. Premier mantels western fireplace shelf mantel w608ro finish. Custom built in bookcases from pro wood interiors offer unlimited possibilities for the display and storage of your library and other prized possessions while adding warmth and value to your home. I just wish i had taken more pictures, as there have been a whole lot of them that i would like to be able to show off. This gallery includes several examples of custom builtins i have created around fireplaces and other shelving units. Built bookcases fireplace photos built bookcases fireplace photos. Bookcases alongside a fireplace can be painted the same color as the wall, creating a featured accent wall. Combine that with our love for builtins, and youll see why we are so excited to feature this lovely fireplace makeover that we found at one of our weekend link parties, you should come join. Columns spanning down each side of the firebox set off the recessed matching bookshelves. Built ins can be utilized in every single room in your home. This unique design features wrap around bookshelves on three walls.
See more ideas about fireplace, fireplace design, shelves around fireplace. These locations enable the creation of beautiful custom home libraries. This technique is especially effective in emphasizing a built in look. How to design and build gorgeous diy fireplace built ins. Photos of brick built fireplaces photos of brick built fireplaces. This is the story of a humble pair of built in bookshelves with very blah fireplace stuck in between. We work closely with each client to design every custom bookcase project to. The fireplace was installed by the fireplace manufacturers in a basic wood frame that our contractor put up ahead of time. Builtins can be utilized in every single room in your home.
Include a new fireplace mantle to complete the look. Many of these builtin units were designed around tvs that clients wanted mounted over their fireplace mantel, or to add display shelving or additional storage. Scroll down and take a look at some of our most recent projects, then tap any image to learn more. Custom builtin bookcases from pro wood interiors offer unlimited possibilities for the display and storage of your library and other prized possessions while adding warmth and value to your home. Jan 14, 20 this is the story of a humble pair of built in bookshelves with very blah fireplace stuck in between. So during qs two week break he decided to tackle this project with the help of his brother and dad.
Jan 19, 2011 this is our fireplace before the remodel. A bookcase on either side of the fireplace provides space and storage for all of your favorite readings, media, and home decor accessories features 6 fixed shelves overall. The weather is starting to warm up here, but its still chilly enough that there are days when i wish we had a fireplace to curl up next to instead of the faux fire we have. What color to paint a bookcase next to a fireplace home. With a custom entertainment center, its all up to you. Fireplace bookshelves custom cabinet, entertainment. I decided to add tongue and groove above the fireplace for some interest and then topped everything with crown molding. How to make ikea billy bookcase builtins place of my taste. Remodelaholic fireplace remodel with builtin bookshelves. See more ideas about family room, built in bookcase and home. I created this video with the youtube slideshow creator s. So, once the fireplace was framed out and the builtin cabinetry installed, we had two feet of drywall on the left side of the windows and about 6. Measure the space and cut the sides, top, bottom and shelves out of.
Build the frame for each cabinet by creating a box with the plywood pieces and nailing together. Whether a bookcase flanking a fireplace, custom cabinetry for your home office or study, mudroom cubbies to keep your household organized, or an entertainment center for the busiest room in the house, custom built ins are often the best choice to maximize your available space while creating a handsome and permanent addition to your home. I did not want to have the plain horizontal shelves al the way so we cut in shelves that came in the box and push them in vertically between two selves. Builtin cabinets and bookcases in a white lacquer finish. In this video, i show how i built my custom fireplace mantle with builtin glassfront cabinets on each side. Custom built bookcases with adjustable shelving, center base doors and flat panel corner detail. This technique is especially effective in emphasizing a builtin look. Incorporate your fireplace into your entertainment center design and use your built in wall niches. We offer well over 150 handcrafted solid wood amish bookcases featuring the perennially popular shaker and mission furniture styles. I started by having the crown moulding replaced with more substantial moulding, which was continued around the entire room. Place a builtin bookcase near an activity center and reflect the locations funfilled purpose by painting the bookcase a colorful hue. Mar 15, 2014 fireplace makeover with builtin shelves by jamie and morgan from construction2style. Whether a bookcase flanking a fireplace, custom cabinetry for your home office or study, mudroom cubbies to keep your household organized, or an entertainment center for the busiest room in the house, custom builtins are often the best choice to maximize your available space while creating a handsome and permanent addition to your home. In the pictured project, the lower cabinets were made 20 inches deep to accommodate audiovisual components.