The Fireplace accent wall
The Background Story…
Fireplaces often add a focal point for a living room instead of what they are designed for. In the south they are primary just for decoration and rarely get used, form over function. This large, open room was lacking a focal point so Josh created a faux fireplace to use as a decorative piece for the room. Shiplap surrounding the fireplace tied in the farmhouse decor of the rest of the home.
BEFORE
DESIGN ELEMENTS
The main material for the faux fireplace is MDF which makes up the main structure with paint grade 1x pine for trim work and details. Josh chose the MDF material for it's wide versatility, price and excellent finishing capabilities when painted. The mason work around the fireplace was done using the Old Mill Brick in the Rushmore color with white sanded grout. The hexagon tile on the hearth and backing was found at our local Habitat Store. The mantle is rough sawn live edge hickory that came from a tree that was removed from a local area. Josh sanded just enough to remove splinters and then put 5 coats of minwax satin wipe on polyurethane.
The shiplap is a product made by Shadow Gap purchased at our local Lowes. It comes pre-primed white which cuts out a huge step! The doors are finished off with 1x6 casing to give a farmhouse style. For the mantle he purchased slabs of raw, live edge hickory.
