For a mantel that s already dark consider a stone piece in a light neutral tone for a more airy feel.
Diy rustic wood mantel.
The pieces of wood used to create this mantel actually look like a solid piece of wood.
It s really big and awkwardly placed in the room right up against the kitchen peninsula.
Paint can also be a good way to repeat decorative motifs that are present elsewhere in.
Changing the color of stain on a diy rustic mantel can reveal patterns in the grain or can help tie in with other wood pieces in the room.
This post is sponsored by rust oleum but all opinions are 100 mine.
I ve never been a huge fan of our brick fireplace.
It totally changed the look and feel of the room.
For my basement fireplace project we were undecided on what to do about the mantel.
I love a good rustic wood mantel and this diy fireplace mantel is my new favorite thing in our house.
We are happy to.
Diy rustic wood mantel.
I ve made lots of improvements to it over the years.
Our fireplace renovation is finally complete we built a diy mantel for our fireplace and the end resuls is stunning.
This diy rustic fireplace mantel has all the charm of reclaimed wood but it s inexpensive and easy to make using basic lumber and supplies.
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I have to say that i love how the mantel turned out.
I always liked the look of those rustic mantels that look like someone chopped a log in half and hung it over the fireplace.
I hope this easy affordable diy rustic wood floating mantel post has been helpful and that you give it a try.
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7 comments posted by diydad on march 19 2013.