It wouldn’t be Christmas in the northern hemisphere without a cozy fire burning in the fireplace… but since not every home has a fireplace these days, it’s okay to fake it so you’ve got a place to hang your stocking! Fireplaces are cozy focal points in a home. It’s where family gathers, where you add […]
Real Life Rooms: A Brick Fireplace Facelift
Hey there Remodelaholic readers! Dawn here, from AD Aesthetic, and I’m back this month with another reader question mockup to hopefully inspire some creative ideas for your space. If you’ve missed any of my previous reader question mockups, you can always see all my posts here. If you follow Remodelaholic on Facebook, you’ve probably seen […]
DIY Elegant Paneled Wall Treatment
Hello! I’m Sara from Sincerely, Sara D., and I’m thrilled to be here with you today on Remodelaholic. I wanted to give my family room an entirely new look, and this DIY paneled wall treatment makes such an elegant statement. I do not claim to be a woodworker, but I am pleased with the result […]
No Mantel? No Problem! 25+ Ideas for Fireplace Mantel Alternatives
Real Life Rooms: Decorating Around a Fireplace with Built-ins
Hey there Remodelaholic readers! Dawn here, from AD Aesthetic, and I’m back this month with another reader question mockup to hopefully inspire some creative ideas for your space. If you’ve missed any of my previous reader question mockups, you can always see all my posts here. If you follow Remodelaholic on Facebook, you’ve probably seen […]
Simple DIY Concrete Hearth Over Tile
Every home has its quirks, and the older the home, the more quirks you’re likely to find. But the quirks come along with charm, so there’s a trade-off there — and our guest today lives in a century-old farmhouse that has plenty of quirks (like a funky tile hearth installed by a previous owner) that […]
Tips for Surviving a Fireplace Makeover
Hey Remodelaholic friends! If you’ve never seen my name around these parts, I’m Thalita and I normally blog over at The Learner Observer. We’ve been renovating our house for the better part of the last 3 months, and it’s safe to say that it’s been a crazy rollercoaster ride, but we’re surviving and even have […]
Mantel and Fireplace Makeover with Farmhouse Charm
Today we are over the moon excited to introduce you to another amazing new contributor! Sara is the beautiful genius behind the gorgeous farmhouse style over at Twelve on Main — go pay her a visit and follow along there, and today she’s sharing a gorgeous farmhouse mantel and fireplace makeover with us here on […]
Real Life Rooms: An Awkward Alcove Becomes a Storage Bench
Hey there Remodelaholic readers! Dawn here, from AD Aesthetic, and I’m back this month with another reader question mockup to inspire some creative ideas for real life homes. If you’ve missed any of my previous reader question mockups, you can always see all my posts here.If you follow Remodelaholic on Facebook, you’ve probably seen several […]
How to Install a Wood Mantel on a Masonry Fireplace
Hello Remodelaholics! I’m Tasha and I blog over at Designer Trapped in a Lawyer’s Body about thrifty DIY projects and home renovations. You may remember my first contributor post about how to transform an outdated, cultured marble vanity with concrete or my popular post about how we built a wood screen to hide the ugly utility boxes on the […]
DIY Stone Fireplace Update with Live Edge Wood Mantel
Hello Remodelaholic readers! Colleen here from Lemon Thistle, home to DIY, home decor, printables, and parties. I’m thrilled to be back with you today sharing my DIY Stone Fireplace Update! When we moved into our home almost two years ago, our living room had damaged hardwood floors with carpet overtop, dated wood panelling, and a tan […]
Beautiful Tiled Fireplace and Mantel Update
It’s day 2 of our Holiday Guest Series, and we are excited to welcome Sabrina back! She shared her bathroom makeover with us here, and she’s back today to show how she updated her tiled fireplace and mirrored mantel, on a budget, for this beautiful finished look in her beautiful living room: Sabrina has all the […]
Decorating Around an Off-Center Non-Functional Fireplace
Hello there! Dawn here, from DesigningDawn.com. Last month I offered up my suggestions for one reader’s submission (in the form of a Photoshop room mockup) and was happy to hear that you guys wanted more! So I’m back at it this month with my thoughts on another reader room dilemma. If you follow Remodelaholic on […]
Built-In Fireplace Surround and Shelving with Hidden TV Nook
If you’ve followed along for very long, you’ll know that we are big fans of built-in shelving, and also of fireplaces and mantels… and also of hiding our TV a bit (in plain sight or in a little weirder spot). So when Shannon shared this at our link party, it was like a jackpot! Check […]
How to Add Woodwork Trim Above The Fireplace Mantel
Remember how we have a huuuge crush on all pretty fireplaces? Some (okay, a LOT) of fireplace makeovers require a lot of work, a moderate expense, or fancy tools. BUT you can get the look of today’s fireplace feature with just some basic lumber and cuts, caulk, and paint, for around $60! Read below to see […]
