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How to Build a Faux Fireplace

- Tools
- Hot glue gun
- Drill
- Paint Scraper
- Iron
- Razor knife
- Wood cutter
- Ruler
- Paint brush or roller
- Clamp
- Nail gun
- Materials
- 2 - 4’ x 8’ sheets 3/4” veneer plywood
- 1 - 8’ stick of base moulding
- 1 - 8’ stick of chair rail moulding
- 3 - 8’ sticks of base cap moulding
- 1 - 4’ x 8’ sheet faux brick panel
- 1 1/4” pocket screws
- 1 1/4” brad nails
- 3/4” brad nails or narrow crown staples
- Veneer edge banding
- Euro style hinges
- 10” side mount drawer slides
- Paint
As the leaves start to fall, it's natural to start daydreaming about cozying up your space for the fast approaching cold weather. Here's a step-by-step tutorial from Addicted to DIY on how to create a faux fireplace of your own. Bonus: this fireplace includes extra storage!
Cozy up your space this fall with this DIY Faux Fireplace from Addicted 2 DIY