Side of fireplace storage

Recently, I had the idea to have Eric build custom built-in shelves with a bench and cabinets into the right side nook, and a bench area on the left side. The shelves add visual interest and height to offset the tall ceilings and fireplace, and the cabinets underneath (as well as the window seat on the other side) provide always-appreciated storage! I’m sharing a how-to for building custom built-in shelving and cabinets, as well as the tools and materials needed. Lucky Andi

My wife and I are trying to figure out some built in shelves and/or cabinets on the sides of our fireplace below of the transom windows.. The challenge is that the fireplace is shallow and we are trying to make our cabinets not dominate the fireplace. The top of the mantle sticks out 11 inches from ...

Now, onto the shiplap fireplace project! This total project cost Jon less than $100, partially because he had many of the supplies on hand already. He got this old fireplace surround from someone locally that was practically giving it away. It sat in his garage for several months as he thought up an idea for what to do

Decorate your living room by adding drawers on either sides of your fireplace to add additonal storage.

Friends a couple of weeks ago, a big dream that I’ve had for this home finally came true. I began working on my fireplace built-ins.…

With some expanding foam and crumpled tin foil, I upgraded IKEA’s $25 Lack shelf into an artsy green fireplace mantel.

Side chests as an alternative to built in bookshelves next to fireplace

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