Built In Cabinets Around Fireplace Diy

Martie s fireplace proved to be a true challenge.

Built in cabinets around fireplace diy.

In the end you have to pick the best materials and equipment for accomplishing all your objectives. Glue and nail the shelves into the desired places. Because the cabinets are assembled in sections they are easier to handle and fit through all doorways. The fireplace was installed by the fireplace manufacturers in a basic wood frame that our contractor put up ahead of time.

Then i spent the next week painting painting painting. The intricacy of the renovation goes assembling the flat pack is the simplest part. The build fireplace built ins. To make my diy built in cabinets around my fireplace a reality i measured and planned it all out.

Build the frame for each cabinet by creating a box with the plywood pieces and nailing together. During the drywall step we had a plumber come run the gas line and an electrician add the switch and wiring for the sconces. I planned out my cabinets very carefully to be 20 5 x 32 x 29 5. Next you can see the cabinets starting to take shape here and the back of the wall that would run up from the mantle.

Attach the back of the unit by nailing into the sides and shelves. The space i had on either side of the mantel was about 69 wide and 23 deep. Now that the drywall was finished it was time to build the cabinets. Painting the diy built in cabinets around the fireplace.