Fireplace Mantel Tutorial ~ Faux Mantel Idea ~ Easy DIY Mantel ~ Simple Fireplace Mantel

[@whitecottagecompany]

So sorry, I forgot to mention how I fastened the mantel to the wall.. In this case, I put one screw kinda diagonal through the back part of the shelf, into the wall. This was just to hold it for the photoshoot. For ours in the living room, I put a few screws in the flat side boards, into the wall. I was able to paint over the holes. If you dont want screw holes showing, I would suggest using my method with the one in the video, and just adding a few more screws, through the shelf and into the wall..that way, you could hide the holes with decorations..hope this makes sense!

[@jeannieapplegate7662]

Oh my goodness that is so beautiful and you make it look so easy to do. I have always wanted a mantle to decorate and can't wait to try this. Thank you for your beautiful videos. They always make my day. Huggs!!

[@firinne870]

Blessings to you and your family. I LOVE watching your videos for over a year now, you are a blessing and I enjoy your projects very much! It is very cheering and encouraging to see your videos every week. Thank you and again, blessings!

[@wrokgoddess]

Love love love....♥️ love the fact you didn't paint it, love the different kinds of wood, love the different layers and the different colors.. I just love it ....I think you should swap this one out for the other one and sell the white one.. I'm sure the white one would go fast they're both beautiful.. I make stuff like this too and you're very inspiring thank you very much for this video..

[@bluesky7226]

Beautiful.

[@janelarder2504]

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[@constancehester9379]

I watched this video and loved your faux mantle!! Im 68 and never used power tools but i had to create a mantle like yours!! With some help from my husband i cut the barnwood and sanded it and we put it together. It is beautiful!! Thank you for your ideas and showing us no matter our age we can create beautiful things!!

[@laurajeffcoat4731]

Who else other than Mary wake's up in the morning and says I'm building a mantle. I'm so glad you left it natural. Beautiful job Mary just beautiful 🤗💞💕💓

[@janine91164]

I love this. I'm glad you didn't paint it white and left the natural wood to shine through. Stunning! Love from the UK! x

[@jaynebrown693]

Oh Mary.... I am speechless with the faux fireplace !!! This... this IS THE STYLE I would LOVE to have in my home.... like 3 of them ! So glad you did not paint this! That wood is gorgeous... nothing like OLD WOOD ... delicious! I know how humble you are....but Mary you have such incredible talent and ideas ! How blessed you are! If I was in Ohio.... I would have you make some for me 😁 GORGEOUS.... GORGEOUS.... GORGEOUS! ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kathrynjoseph2599]

It's amazing how you just make these things from scratch and they turn out so beautiful.

[@suesweeney5952]

Amazing. Love that you didn't paint it. It takes a practiced eye to see the beauty in the natural wood you chose. I like it both with and without the doors.

[@yzolakitchi]

Totally agree. Really nice to see all the different types of wood in their glory :-)

[@mumstheword8851]

@@yzolakitchi you have to see Mary do it before you would dare!! 😁😄

[@yzolakitchi]

@@mumstheword8851 definitely! I don't have the space for one sadly, but am thinking a mini tabletop version could make for a stunning Christmas display 🤔🎄

[@mumstheword8851]

@@yzolakitchi that does sound nice. Do you do it yourself and do you have old wood too? I would never have thot it would come together so well. I don't have room for a table but we do have a built-in log burner without a mantle ! so I think this will be a project!😁 Husband is carpenter tho, so I guess I won't be doing it 😬

[@yzolakitchi]

@@mumstheword8851 I wish I had a good timber supply, it can get quite costly here in the UK. I like up-cycling though, so may salvage some wooden picture frames, plaques, chopping boards..lol, whatever is budget friendly, available and hackable 😁 I guess your hubby will have his hands full but is such a lovely project. It is simpler to construct than I would have imagined based on Mary's finished item, she really is super talented! Good luck with your new mantle 👍

[@sgodbout2213]

Can't thank you enough for giving us ideas and encouragement to "do-it-ourselves". We own a sawmill company in New England and I love seeing the saw marks in the wooden pieces you used. There are many family owned sawmills in the U.S. that are a great place to find scraps of old/new wood or pallets to make projects such as these. I even bet that if they mention that they watch your KZbin channel they'd give them a "deal"!

[@terrychancellor4593]

LOVE this!!! I just love old natural barn wood, it has such richness and history gleaming through it. Several years ago, my Dad did a relief carving of The Last Supper in a piece of my great grandfather's barn wood as a surprise for me. It sits on my mantel and is one of my greatest treasures!!!

[@rondawhitaker4407]

I absolutely love this, Mary! Wouldn’t this also be very beautiful as a headboard?!?! Thank you for sharing!! 🍂🎃🧡🎃🤎🎃💛🎃🍂

[@tauntasmom]

Yet another GREAT idea, you peeps have such creative minds,...keep them coming :)

[@dragonflydreamzzzz]

That’s a great idea!!!

[@dianeelaine]

I’m not sure if anyone else mentioned it, but instead of a door a mirror works beautifully! That way you can put some LED candles in front of it for a beautiful glow!

[@Beruthiel45]

I agree, even a smaller old one would work, just for the reflection of light and sparkle, plus whatever you place in front.

[@bjspranger]

Diane, That is a Great idea!! How stunning would that be? Awesome!!

[@patriciaelston6602]

Thank you! I had not thought of a mirror for my fireplace.

[@tauntasmom]

@@patriciaelston6602 Patricia, what a GOOD idea, I am so glad you shared that truth be told I may make more than one of these for different places in my home, putting a mirror on one of them makes it different and unique but still amazing....thanks again :)

[@PatriciaJessup]

Oh my be still my heart...this is oh so totally my idea of how I love to spend my time...making a show stopping faux fireplace mantel. Thanks so much for this idea as I am a huge fan of seasonal vignettes. You have a gift Mary and I am happy I found your channel.

[@beverlyhawks6831]

Just wondering how would you attach it to the wall for stability? And I too love your work! ❤️

[@jaynebrown693]

Agree...” BE STILL MY HEART”. This is phenomenal !!!!!

[@DonnaF1556]

Mary, I had to share this video. My headboard is my Grandmoms Mantel but I would love one in my living room. Thanks for all the sizes for me to make one. Donna xoxo

[@reggie9334]

I love it the old barn wood and I’m glad you didn’t paint the mantel. Beautiful as always

[@ritakaitesi4731]

Hi Mary. I recently moved and was looking for a really great centerpiece for my living room and your project inspired me to try this Mantel project. Thank you so much. Be richly blessed. Danke!

[@1964-l4n]

I am making a faux fireplace as we speak. I watched so many videos and they were mostly trying to or actually making them look custom & professional, which made me feel a little inadequate. I've spent so much money on wood from HD trying to mimic these people. But it's not me. If I knew you had a tutorial, I would've watched yours first. You're my girl! I have to get back to it but Idk where to go from here. Unfortunately, I'm an overthinker while you just jump in and get her done. I admire you. Thanks for this video.

[@asafamily8817]

Mary just when I think you cant impress me any more here you are making a mantle !!! you are so talented May God continue to Bless you and your family.

[@DianaTx361]

We have a electric fireplace. I want to create a mantle to make it look more real. Thank you for sharing!

[@monicaabel1989]

Hi Mary, I’ve watched this a video a dozen or more times and used as reference making my own. I’m done now and just making the doors. I took my Dremel and engraved a floral folk design on the mantle. I’ll send a pic when I’m done. I can’t thank you enough for the pattern and inspiration to do something I’ve always wanted. God bless!!

[@leticiamejia7590]

This was so awesome. I live in a small apartment and I don’t have a fireplace. I would love to have one in my dining room. It would look so beautiful with all of my Antique furniture. God bless.

[@flowergirl-yz3ki]

I like how you laid it all out on the floor as you cut each piece, so I can visually see the process. I too eyeball it rather than measuring everything. Great video. Thank you for taking the time to explain your steps.

[@margueritepeaden3445]

Not so sure anyone can do it. You have no fear of power tools and a God given talent. I love the mantel and love the beauty of the different wood used.

[@flowergirl-yz3ki]

Mary, I just finished making a faux fireplace after watching & rewatching your video until I felt confident to build my own. I used a footboard from a 3/4 old bed for the board across the front of the fireplace. It has a decorative carving. The rails I cut down to use for the vertical sides. The mantel top is a piece from the bottom of the footrail which had saw marks so I left it in its orginal varnish. For the inside of the fireplace, I went to the dollar store & bought 6 fake tin stick-on squares which I attached to cardboard to fit inside the fireplace. Painted it looks like tin. Thank you for sharing your process with us. It only took a few hours and turned out beautiful.

[@missyrnmissyrn7479]

Love the fact you let the natural wood shine thru instead of painting it. ❤️

[@mandybewkes5300]

Mary this mantle is so beautiful. Your vision to turn that old wood into such a lovely piece never ceases to amaze me.

[@ljstorey1]

WOW! Love this. I have been asking my husband(who is a carpenter) To make me a mantel to go around out faux fireplace heater. I love the natural wood look to this one. Mary job well done!

[@dragonflydreamzzzz]

Mary…. Thank you for this video! It is exactly what I was looking for! We have a pool house that I want to cozy-up, and this is a perfect idea for that! I love decorating my mantel in the house, and have been wanting one out there! I thought about buying a portable fireplace, but there’s really no need for that as I live in Florida! Just looking for ambience, not heat! Again, this is perfect! I have a bunch of old pallets that I’m hoping will work! Thanks for all your beautiful and inspirational projects. You have such a great design/decor aesthetic! Truly a gift from God… Blessings to you, and your family. 🙏🏼

[@amycieszynski3884]

I love how you mixed the real-time video with the sped-up video, and I love how your mantel turned out!

[@sheilab1772]

Love that you left the character of the old wood and not painting it! It's beautiful! I really love the look of the doors you made! Great job Mary!

[@reneehunt906]

I love this! The different wood colours are perfect. So pleased it wasn’t painted. I just adore natural woods. 😍

[@deborahmagee8919]

Hi Mary! I've been a loyal fan of yours since I saw my first video of you and your beautiful home!! I don't know how you do it, but you always see exactly how a small decision can make a so-so project into a truly wonderful one! Your project ideas are so inspiring, and you have helped me make my home more beautiful and welcoming. Thank you and God's blessings be upon you and yours!⛪❤️✝

[@judybatts1348]

I have watched this video probably 6 or 7 times. My favorite. As soon as I move I am making this. Love, love, love it. Always wanted to have a mantel to decorate.

[@josimpson7999]

Stunning. You did a fabulous job 🇬🇧

[@beckyscheller9358]

My husband made a wood mantle for our electric fireplace. It is fun to change out the decorations! Love you4 mantel.

[@deeaguilar2183]

This is perfect! I made fireplace for the kids last year out of boxes. I hated it but the kids loved it. This is totally what I need to do, thank you Mary for this tutorial.

[@ahnalacey]

Hi Mary, I’m sitting here eating my Spicy California Sushi roll from Publix ( it’s Sushi Wednesday) while watching you build a faux mantel and opening my box of items I ordered from White Cottage. I love love the candles I ordered. I’m burning the Orange Peppercorn right now. The Grapefruit Mint I gave to my son so his place will smell nice. Love your channel and am always so impressed with everything you do. Be blessed always.

[@junkinjodi]

I agree I like all the textures and the different grains of wood

[@Stellaperez658]

Mary that faux fireplace is simply beautiful!! TFS your talent w us!!!! It’s stunning!!

[@amyskippet2495]

So glad you left the old barn finish! Beautiful

[@crickettjd]

Mary, that mantel is gorgeous!!! You made the right choice not to paint it, that barn wood with all its saw marks is fabulous, and it truly shines like a beacon!!! Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us!!! Love, Love, Love It!!!

[@joannaledbetter6509]

Dear Mary, The mantel is stunning and would look beautiful in anyone's living or family room. I know you hear this a lot BUT I am overwhelmed at how you can look at something and instantly have an idea on how to re-purpose it or look at some pieces of wood and create an amazing piece. ~Joanna♡... NW Ohio

[@mumstheword8851]

Wow!! My carpenter husband couldn't have done any better! That's a huge compliment because he's good!! It's lovely 😍😍😘

[@elisaworkman9669]

Mary, it’s absolutely stunning! Good move on using the poly because the old barn wood grain is what makes it. Beautiful!!

[@ilensantamarina9715]

Mary I love the mantel. I don't have a fireplace either, and am going to try to make a mantel. Thanks for the video and inspiration!♡🤍☑️

[@afdraftsrmandy3176]

Mary, you are remarkable! Thankfully I already have a mantle. Our friend and neighbor made it as a labor of love when he and his brothers built our house 20 years ago. He is gone now but I enjoy this mantle daily. Thanks to your inspiration, I enjoy dressing it up as the seasons change.

[@martyhamilton6526]

I love the natural wood. You are the cat's MEOW! Love your channel. Love your sweet SPIRIT! God bless you!!

[@lindatimmons7162]

This blew me away. Such a simple approach. Thank you Mary.

[@julieaustin5730]

I absolutely love the mantel. Love the grains of the wood and using different wood makes it standout. Your so creative.

[@tammyc1903]

Swap it out with your mantel. I think it would look beautiful in your home. I love the wood look. Beautiful piece.

[@kathykieler8174]

Love the availability to have a customized saying printed off. Can't wait to order mine!

[@chattykathie7129]

I had a big brick one in the family room. Then I found an amazing oak antique mantel at a thrift store for 39$ wow couldn’t believe it. I painted it white added some antique cabinet doors in the middle. It was so fun to decorate etc.

[@aliceswann4148]

So glad you went with natural barnwood and didn’t paint it white. I ❤️it! This mantle is so beautiful 😍

[@garytalerico2891]

I love how the mantle turned out. I wish I had some of that barn wood.

[@kathysmith5156]

Mary, thank you for showing how to make a mantel. You made it look so easy

[@Mistywelcomesyouhome]

Just gorgeous! Glad you left it natural and stained... it looks phenomenal- just as beautiful as what you might find at a hobby lobby or store like it🥰

[@jomamablu]

So glad you left it natural wood! Lovely.

[@ymwyoyo]

Mary, it amazes me how you work with your good clothes on doing jobs like painting, sanding, cutting wood, etc. without you dirtying or getting paint all over your clothes. I wear an apron or old paint clothes.

[@sherlinn11]

So glad you didn't paint it! My favorite is mismatched wood, especially with old barn wood. There is such beauty and character in it. I love that you can see all the grain and saw marks. Great job Mary!

[@sylettemonroe8878]

Mary, you are so amazing and so inspiring. May God, continue to bless you and your work! Your family too!

[@cindydilly1674]

Once again, thank you for sharing your talents and giving us inspiration....I love the way you can ‘read’ the old wood and give it a new beautiful life....wishing you the best....

[@crafthappymawmaw7359]

I love that wood after the poly went on so beautiful.

[@barbarawade7214]

I have been wanting to make a mantel for my small electric fireplace heater. Thanks for sharing, now I know where to start

[@curiousmom1958]

That big piece of furniture to the left of screen!!!! Gotta see it the detail!!

[@annieruth324]

You know you watch too much White Country Cottage when you can whistle along to the music...too much but not enough...love WCC

[@jackielucchesi6654]

Love it!!!!!!!!!!! It looks absolutely beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love the coloring of all the different woods......Gorgeous!! Looks beautiful w/out the doors......

[@patriciaskitch2341]

I could watch you create all day long Mary. Your videos are wonderful.

[@karenfarnham8841]

I love it. There are lots of old houses with fireplaces that aren't functioning anymore... other than a perfect decorating opportunity! I've seen photos with architectural elements sitting inside to decorate. The doors on yours remind me of these photos I've seen. Nice work!

[@reneebergman714]

Every time I watch you working on projects I keep thinking "this woman is amazing"!! You are so smart and talented! 😃

[@ymwyoyo]

Luv the mantel without doors. Great job.

[@bjspranger]

You amazes me. You just tacle anything. I don't have the power tools or a saw but you make things look so easy. Thank you for showing how to create this gorgeous mantel.

[@rebeccah8075]

Absolutely gorgeous Mary. Thank you for demonstrating this.

[@vickytimmerman1365]

This will be our second Christmas in our home in the mountains of North Carolina . I SO want a mantle! I only need the shelf, because it will over the wood burning stove. And I have to put it over stone..So I really need to do some research! But thanks for getting me motivated again

[@PrepperFam6408]

I just love how it turned out!!! I almost wish we didn't have a fireplace in the living room so I have an excuse to make a faux one. Love your channel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@debrarandall6913]

That is rustic farmhouse at it's finest. Its great! I love it! Great job!

[@phyllisberry3590]

Awesome! So many places to use such a mantle, for example in a screened rustic outdoor space. Thank you!

[@peggyt1243]

Mary - you can get propane fireplaces that are just like natural gas fireplaces. They provide lovely heat and make a room feel very cozy. I live in a suburban location and have a gas fireplace but if I were in the country, a propane fireplace would be at the top of my list.

[@deborahmiller8636]

Mary thank you for this video. I have admired your mantle and was hoping you would make a demonstration video. I have been wanting a mantle for years and to place my tv above it. This demo was what I needed to get me started. Have a blessed week and I look forward to your next video. ~DEBI of Windham,Ohio

[@sarahdonnan5388]

I absolutely love the multi tonal aspect of the wood, stunning! Xxx

[@brendapreston2417]

Thank you Mary for making this video. I’ve been wanting one for our masters bedroom. I love watching your videos. God bless

[@kellykohli9318]

Wow! I love the texture of the barnwood! And I REALLY like you can change the look by taking out the door. Sweet fireplace mantle! ❤️👍

[@angiefowler5827]

No words, mantel is just perfect. Such talent you have!!

[@chriscousineau394]

It’s has a warm and cozy. Perfectly imperfect. ❣️

[@wingingitsemiretiredlife2981]

Mary you actually fooled me I thought your house mantel was on a real fireplace. I wish I had half of your creative talent you really make it look easy.

[@roseward2337]

Thank you for making a mantel and showing how easy it can be. Cant wait now to build mine before Christmas.

[@sheliaberry877]

WOW! I really love your fireplace! Barnwood is one of my favorites! Thanks so much for showing these instructions by making a fireplace. God bless

[@bomashishalisa6434]

Oh my goodness, Mary, Mary, Mary, I love this mantel. You are amazing.

[@tinareid4863]

Told my hubby this is my next project...need that mantle space! Absolutely beautiful!

[@patriciavelazquez1010]

Mary, I congratulate you, that wood mantel is so beautiful, it's so natural, the character of the wood pieces complements each other. It would be a great thing to sell to others, just a thought.

[@debralawrence5305]

OMYGOOSH! I love this! This would be beautiful inside or out. Maybe on a farmhouse porch. O I love your work Mary. ❤❤❤

[@tonyamorris4399]

You make my heart and soul happy. Thank you and God Bless you.

[@sherriebrown1387]

Loved your vision for this fireplace. It is so nice in its own way as is the white one in your home. You are a wood wonder woman!

[@greenthumbelina7331]

Mary, from the first time I saw your white mantle, I've wanted to make one. Both of these mantles add the perfect touch, I'm not sure which one I'd choose to copy if I made one for myself. I have an electric fireplace that looks okay, but it would be absolutely gorgeous if I change out or distress the wood to look a little more rustic and/or original. Thank you for sharing your talent and can-do attitude with us! ~Margie

[@carolinemiles7529]

Many thanks for this demonstration on how to create a mantel. I love your creations.

[@vbee3571]

That turned out beautifully. I’m glad you didn’t paint it and just let the wood speak for itself.

[@Betharoot]

I hope that the mantle makes it's way into your living room. It's beautiful!

[@belindaanderson4078]

I don't know how I missed this one, so glad I got to see it later. Loved this so much. I want to build one for my bedroom. I will be redoing my fireplace in the living area. Beautiful as always.

[@mlm7598]

Mary, I love the woods you have put together and the door is fantastic.....love that color and the contrasts of it all. Thank you for sharing your talents! Blessings

[@mistytolbert5717]

That is a lovely mantle!! The natural wood is perfect!!

[@andreatillman1365]

This mantle is gorgeous! You could make and sell these. The barn wood is so rich and looks so good.

[@ktdidits]

So love this. I have the perfect spot to put it in my dinning room. I have a wall I have never been able to find any decor or furniture that looks right. This is what I have always needed for that spot.