LIVING ROOM MAKOVER *DIY TV Frame* | XO, MaCenna

[@destri.]

Just wanted to say that they make brick stain (not paint) if you wanna try to get a color you like more before grouting! :)

[@XOMaCenna]

Omg I have to try that! I’ve never heard of being stain wow! Thank you

[@destri.]

@@XOMaCenna can't wait to see the fireplace transform video!! ❤

[@q2hearts14]

Love your content always so inspiring Tnx Maceena 🥰 Question, what type of camera, mic and editing software do you use?

[@OGkrystie]

MaCenna's new side hustle? Making beautifully handicrafted, ornate picture frames😍 we KNOW she knows what she's doing!

[@XOMaCenna]

😏😏😏

[@shelleymolinaro5866]

Idea for your outlets. I had a built in fireplace wall put in years ago. I had them install the outlets in the closed cupboard on the bottom and they drilled a small hole up into the shelf above. That allows me to plug a small lamp in while hiding the cord down in the cupboard. Twenty years later I still love that feature.

[@gudeliamorilla1354]

I suggest that as well!

[@XOMaCenna]

Yesssss this! I have to do that!

[@Tasnia2000]

Ahh the frame looks so pretty~ I'm glad you went with two instead of one of corner pieces! I'm so excited to see what progress you'll make on your la home. The place is already an absolute dream but with your creative touch I'm sure your home will turn into art!

[@XOMaCenna]

Thank you so much!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Tasnia2000]

@@XOMaCenna Of course! 💞💞💞

[@guitargirl4himify]

I like the brick. Maybe in person it looks more pink, but I like the texture of it. The frame with the picture light turned out perfect! As usual…❤

[@lisaduncan6923]

I agree about the brick. She actually has touches of pink in the flowers and throw pillow that bring it all together.

[@laurielaframboise9311]

You doing stain work on your dining room table without a cover on your table 😬

[@marieesposito9145]

As always, your end result is beautiful. You truly have the mind of an artist. I'm excited to see what you get up to in California.

[@XOMaCenna]

Wow thank you so much!!!!!

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

Yes❤❤

[@nicolemangum5023]

The frame is AMAZING!! Seriously, you are so inspirational with how creative you are. I can’t wait to see the chairs recovered

[@XOMaCenna]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@wateryourcermet]

Kinsley is SO polite when she wants to play 💛 the way she just quietly brings her toys to momma is just 🥺 way too damn cute.

[@cooky75015]

I know right 🥺😍😍 She is so precious

[@sharonc1326]

Seriously, the amount of vision you have is astounding. You really inspire me and have had a huge influence on how my style has evolved. For example embracing and incorporating some of the beautiful pieces that I have inherited. And some of the choices I made for recent house renovations that I am incredibly happy with! Thank you for taking us along with you! 💕

[@XOMaCenna]

Wow that means the world to me! ❤ thank you so much

[@lseh]

With window treatment, especially doing an inside mount, you should measure top, middle and bottom as in most cases the window won’t be 100% square. Take the smallest of the three measurements. For height, do the same thing but take the longest length. Also find out how much the factory takes off for clearance on the sides. Most people don’t like the finished space amount on the sides as light will come in. Usually 1/2” is taken off, leaving a 1/4” on each side. Depending on the head rail system you could asked them to only take a 1/4” off leaving less of a gap.

[@lindaga820]

Great advice, I was thinking the same when she was measuring. So important to measure and use the smallest measurement.

[@lseh]

@@lindaga820 I used to work in the window blind business for years and saw a lot of mistakes made by home owners or homeowners not being happy with the clearance amounts.

[@jmk1962]

Oh, no, you're back in LA already. I was wanting to see that beautiful gate your Dad made before you left. We got a glimpse of it through the window and it looks fabulous. The TV frame looks awesome and the addition of a picture light really completes the look of art. You are seriously talented in everything you do.

[@MySweetSammy]

Good eye! I missed that and had to go back to see!

[@supernatural5354]

Oh yeah, I see it! She might be posting that video next week though.

[@7eaNess]

I was waiting for someone to point that out. The gate's silhouette looks beautiful already, how much more in full view. Exciting, have to wait for the reveal though. Hehe

[@XOMaCenna]

Soon for sure! The on and off rain in Texas right now kept me from finishing it and my dad had knee surgery so waiting a bit, but excited to share soon.

[@katiebrown7617]

Good eye! I had to go back and check it out. Looks beautiful and with those amazing handles she got! 😍

[@michellebee7528]

Kinsley dropping her ball in your lap is EVERYTHING!! Great job on the frame! Love how your living room is looking - very cozy, very beautiful!

[@kyoung1658]

I know! That made me laugh out loud and was so delicate. And when she put it under the table @ 9:43... I can't deal with the cuteness..

[@Inquisaizn]

I know she likely gets so much attention but every time she drops something, I'm like "Please play with that baby!!!"

[@md-sw6vm]

It's like an easter egg honestly! It's making me focus a lot more on the vid just to see when she's gonna drop the ball 😂

[@stinehansen191]

I would do only roman shades. Extra curtains are Just going to hide the trim.

[@msvinceymontanarello4514]

If you're friends with any of your neighbors or store owners, when you're all done, you should invite them over for a tea party or something along those lines.

[@janicereed6427]

MaCenna I love how excited you get just building a frame sweetie you have basically built your whole home. Loved the video.

[@XOMaCenna]

Hahahha that’s so true

[@joannejenkins7379]

Your frame is gorgeous and very much adds an extra artistic look to your fireplace, you are amazing. The fabric you chose is perfect, just so rich and stunning. Welcome back to CA, looking forward to your new home projects.♥️The way you went from Texas to Ca , looking for fabric, very cleaver!

[@moda78z]

Good evening, and all the things! 😁🤚🇸🇪

[@fabsblt]

It always gives me so much anxiety when she paints or stains things on top of her pretty tables or the kitchen marble kkkk love her though

[@vickinoeske1154]

The picture light brings it home as far as the TV looking like art. Your frame is amazing!

[@ZeroJewelz]

You truly are an inspiration to all young women ❤️

[@lindaarsenault3223]

Correction… all women, young and old

[@ZeroJewelz]

@@lindaarsenault3223 I stand corrected, all women period !

[@noraramos3798]

Hi MaCenna!! I have the same tv, and the frames retail for more than $600! I could never justify that, but I really want my tv framed. Would you PLEASE leave a material list? I know I can build the frame myself, after seeing you do it, but I don’t know what to buy. If you could list the materials you used, and also, what that rubber piece you used to hang it was called, I would be so appreciative!! (just the wood I will need, and measurements would be so incredibly helpful!!)

[@dianamvd]

I would leave the brick as it is. They don't show as much with the chaira in front and I don't think they clash as much. And I think the overgrout look is gorgeous outside but inside feels too rustic for your style. If you want to tone It down maybe just lightly withewash it

[@joanspicer4986]

WOW! Fantastic dramatic changes you’ve made with your “own two hands!” You should be so proud! This is your baby. And it’s grown to be so amazing. Thank you for taking us on your journey. It would take the average DYI person a good bit longer to accomplish 1/4 of what you’ve done and not half as well. Your education and life’s experiences have served you well. You’re such a gem. You make my day. ❤️

[@hello_danielle]

Would it be possible to change the color of the bricks to a warmer color then over grout? I would be concerned that just adding the grout you would still see pink peaking out

[@haileywatson5822]

I’ll never get over how much I appreciate the fact that you are so transparent and excited to share where you get information/ideas from and who has done it. The fact that you were talking about hanging the frame but couldn’t place where the idea came from just made me happy. I know that this has become your job but I never feel like you’re selling things to me. You’re providing us all with so much knowledge and avenues to find it. 💗 and because of that, I would buy anything from you. I trust you. 🤣

[@elizabethharrell8707]

cant believe you didn't use a drop cloth on your pretty table while you stained that frame!! Great ideas, frame looks beautiful

[@jmk1962]

I know, I was holding my breath in case she knocked over one of the pots. 😮

[@alleyj826]

I know!! I was so nervous!! I would have had plastic down for sure

[@lindafrance9192]

I came here to make the same comment. Even though she is careful and is very neat, accidents happen occasionally to everyone. Why take the chance? Does she not like the aesthetics of a plastic sheet or drop cloth in the video? It’s hard for me to understand as she often does not use a drop cloth, such as when she as doing the trim stain in the living room. One bump of a can of pain or stain can really mess up the floor or that dining table. Why not take that extra precaution?

[@lisamichnick4777]

And drilling the hole in the frame with it on the TV! I guess she knows her limits!

[@XOMaCenna]

Hahaha I’m pretty careful with things so I guess I didn’t even realize hahah 🥰

[@joanamachado7107]

Omg sneak peak of the gate 😍

[@waterbitten]

I think Becky from the sorry girls also did the straps trick in her old house..

[@lindabell5534]

I saw large glass jars in blue with lights inside around a pool it was so beautiful at night glowing and giving off light. ( indoor pool) I though going with solar light to cap off the ups and outside just mite be a dream look. One day.

[@xoricki524]

I love your moms art! But I’m afraid the one in the living room feels kind of distracting to me with all of the other beautiful details around it. Would you consider putting something more subtle, like the art in the rest of the first floor, on display? Picturing like a JMW Turner landscape or something similar.

[@808darwin]

I think you should raise the TV a little bit. It felt close before, but even more so with the frame. If you leave it where it is when you decorate for Christmas the garland is going to cover the bottom few inches of the TV.

[@marymendez4178]

I've mentioned this over and over again, you were born to do this type of work, you inspire every single person that's in this channel. I just love that tv frame is so wonderfully made.

[@XOMaCenna]

Wow thank you so so much!!!!

[@Andrealator210]

Hola! No estarias tapando el sensor de la tele con la madera para que puedas cambiar de canal con el control remoto????

[@marymendez4178]

@@Andrealator210 perdona por la respuesta solo McCenna sabe las cocas que ase. Ella no le obstruido el sensor. Su respuesta no estaba bien contestada anterior.

[@sparklepea]

Still think you should paint the cornice above the book cases the same as the rest of the room

[@billandbeverly]

Why not lime wash the bricks?😊

[@HannerMcanner]

I was thinking the same!! Make it so it’s one piece with the hearth + mantle + wall

[@ricardoindajmz]

Looove how the frame looks with the picture light above! I know it might be a little to late for this observation but I think it would've been a nice touch if you added a velvet or linen ribbon to the flat surface of the frame in between the two molding pieces, a lovely detail that I've seen you like to find in some your vintage/ thrifted frames. Just an idea in case you have to do another one jajaja ✨

[@everausten]

We need a list!! Nothing gets done without one. Wow you did so well on that frame, once the rub-n-buff went on it all came together to be a realistic, ornate, vintage frame. It's not too much or too little on any design aspect, everything is just right. Looking forward to summer in the storybook house! ✨🌙✨

[@tracyfield4238]

Kinsley’s ball repeatedly making appearance is the cutest thing

[@rachelnohrden9403]

YES!!!!!!!!!! This is my most FAVORITE McKenna video she's done in months! Great job!!!!!!! OMG the living room looks absolutely phenomenal. All that hard work has paid off!

[@cassandrac.4681]

I love the whole vibe of this living room!!😍 I also found it funny how you said, "we are going to stop by California for fabric" hehe love the commitment to getting the perfect fabric 😅

[@San11006]

Is anyone else experiencing some issues with the audio quality? It’s not bad, but it seems worse than usual

[@saraw8503]

Girl! The ideas that flow from your brain! Love them all!

[@furkankurtuluss]

Isn’t the base frame of the Frame magnetic? You could use magnets to attach it maybe?

[@LINDACONTRERAS63]

Drapes would cover the beautiful trim you just did😊

[@southernassweettea2228]

I have wanted to make a frame for my TV, but didn’t know how to handle the remote sensor. You always teach me something new! Love you!

[@shellybonnie4959]

Have you considered using the gel stain to darken the grooves in the mantle? It seems like it would go alot faster than the pen.

[@annparsons2112]

Love the fabric for the shades. On the mosquito issue. Why don't you buy some cintronello liquid and pour it into some tiki torches you can shove in the ground and surround your patio with them. Once you light the wick they will burn for a while and get rid of the mosquitoes. I live in the south and these torches work really well. You can get everything at home depot.

[@SheenaPower05]

I feel like I saw becky from the sorry girls do the strap when she redid her bedroom in the old place?

[@April-vc9rq]

Oh gosh, 0:57 did we just get a sneak peek of the new gate! So gorgeous, can't wait for the DIY video!

[@hdzdaisy2378]

I saw it too and was going to comment on it! Glad I wasn’t the only one 😍

[@vicriosrn]

Ahh! Thanks for pointing that out 😍

[@cherylhong9306]

I saw that too. It looks amazing.

[@TaylorSheaW]

Wow good eyes!

[@ang_131]

I bet she wants to show it in another outdoor episode in the fall. Maybe finishing the walk way, adding stairs and railing to the front porch. That would be a great video.

[@jeannawalton8107]

You did such a great job on the tv frame! Love it :)

[@RebeccaTreeseed]

I have stained orange brick using a sea sponge. Turned out perfect.

[@rneustel388]

No, no, no…this video wasn’t long enough!! I was very focused on the fabric you got, and next you were saying goodbye. 😩

[@beverlyhoke9059]

Hi Macenna, I absolutely love all that you do, but one thing has been worrying me about your fireplace. Have you checked the manual on clearances to your fireplace? Please don't get me wrong, I LOVE the mantle! It is gorgeous! But, I am concerned that it may be too close...... Please check those clearances. If it is too close, it won't burn immediately, but over time it will keep drying it out until it can combust. As I said, I am worried! (It's the Mom in me!)

[@ruthramos353]

Hi MaCenna, the pic on your 📺 is beautiful. You said your mom painted it and was wondering if she has prints I could buy for my home as well. It would look beautiful above my black upholstered king size bed. Please let me know if this is obtainable. Thanks Ruth

[@beachysands4036]

The wood work looks like a master craftsman did it. It’s truly stunning. Love the frame too.

[@centralWisconsin1]

Regarding the two chairs currently in the living room, I suspect they are going to end up staying where they are, and the chairs you get reupholstered will go into your bedroom. The current two chairs in the living room look GREAT where they are. Plus their spindle sides help make them “appear” airy and light (plus of course the chairs themselves being oversized, adds to this airy fell about them. They are a perfect fit for the living room. I know, …time will tell. Perhaps your parents will end up with the soon to be reupholstered chairs?

[@Sylvia1976]

You slayed it again! The knobs match the fireplace flowers! By the way we were watching a series called CB Strike and I this house I saw your pastoral painting in it!

[@betsywillis7266]

My picture light from amazon is usb rechargeable! No hard wiring!

[@mayasanya7067]

Not sure if your living room windows have the depth for Roman blinds. The fabric loops may stick out in front of frames leaving the light to stream in. Maybe just roller shades on those windows. Food for thought.

[@karenc3781]

Am I the only one having a heart attack of staining on top of uncovered dining table??!!

[@karenc3781]

Btw, this is not shade at Macenna! I just know I would have gotten the stain on the table. ❤️

[@Raven61362]

Wow! I just saw your gate door through the window! It is beautiful and so awesome looking! I can’t wait to see it being installed! Your dad is awesome, great job and teamwork! Love, Love, love it!

[@amywalker3811]

Becky from the Sorry girls is the “girl” you talked about who used elastic straps on her DIYed frame for her master bedroom tv. Love all you do MaCenna!

[@XOMaCenna]

Omg it was????? I saw a different girl but maybe she got it from Becky hahah

[@jennifergoode437]

Lol you are BANANAS for not putting. Drop cloth down when you work on your marble and table 😮

[@Yellowbird-12]

Whatever you do to the brick by the mantel will be beautiful. Have you contemplated staining the brick and not the mortar?

[@shannondoahhhh]

I need a moody cottage video on a loop, just imagine... candles lit, fireplace on, Kinsley napping. Dark and moody, maybe a storm outside. I'd play that on repeat for all of the relaxation moments.

[@Edu_Kate]

"You know what I mean?" has replaced "All the things." 😂

[@lesleyditrani2735]

Love the living room but not the trim. Looks really old fashioned and would look better painted.

[@GaiaDeEreos]

Dear Macenna, as usually love your content, but sadly the sound is doing some pretty strange things. Not sure if I am the only one who noticed. For me the higher and louder sounds are giving a metal sound (not sure about the correct working in English: overdrove or overamplified?). Also it seams pretty far away (wider shots). Sending all the love Cat

[@mckenziem5409]

I heard if you put masking tape/painters tape on the wood where you intend to cut, it will keep the wood from micro splintering. 🧰 🛠️

[@aliciamackey8213]

Your home is one big piece of art. Absolutely amazing!! I would walk around my home just looking at everything I accomplished lol

[@kathywong7661]

It’s perfectly ok and not distracting if you want to throw Kinsleys ball 😊

[@jaxx8973]

That looks amazeballs, wish I had your creativeness and patience. Have a great week :).

[@colinkulowcreative]

Am I the only one who almost had an anxiety attack watching you work on the dining room table without a drop cloth. 😅

[@LittleSudie]

What about a German Schmere on your hearth bricks. In a tone to complement your hearth.

[@sydneykleindoesdesign]

Love all of your content!! So exciting seeing your homes designs comes together

[@julieslawsofbeauty6241]

Where did you get the chairs that are currently in your living room and meant for your bedroom? Love your channel!

[@deannajohnson5698]

I love the chocolate velvet! But I would love to see a pattern in your living room space!! I think it would help tie all the blocks of color together! A beautiful vintage pattern would be stunning ❤️

[@marytrokenberg3461]

I agree! The linens we saw at the end of the video would really be beautiful in the space and add to the vintage feel in the room

[@Rebelhomeland]

It looks great McCenna! Girl you should really explore wax. You put on clear wax, buff it up then add dark wax. It would do your low deep creavis & then you wipe buff the dark wax. The clear coat first controls the dark wax. Then you can put your rub & buff on. It's also sorta wax but grabs much more than just a regular furniture wax. This would work well on the fireplace mantel as well. The wax is a sealed finish on its own. Wax is the last thing you put on. Its a very nice spealer & makes it easy to clean & wipe off dust & such. Water proof as well. Try it you will love it! It will make your detailing much easier.

[@janetbof4]

Wouldn’t the wax melt being the tv is over a fireplace? Thanks

[@Rebelhomeland]

@@janetbof4 No furniture wax dries hard after it cures. A good dark wax would be much easier than how she's doing it. It's designed to brush on leave a couple of hrs. Or whatever the wax calls to do. And it will add so much to the cracks creves & detail. You wax in wax off & buff to a beautiful finish .

[@lukerobeson9957]

You can stain bricks, just like your trim, it’s really effective :)

[@annahorobiowski4881]

Love your work. Have you considered raising your tv? Its positioning seems to be bottom heavy in proportion to the space.

[@reneezubaty7926]

The frame is everything!!!!!! Your attention to detail blows me away. Thank you MaCenna 💕

[@XOMaCenna]

Aww thank you so so much!

[@kristinewells961]

Glad to see you made it back home but it was so funny when you mention a store in CA and just pop over to it as if you hop a plane to shop every day!🤣

[@kylieharrison3782]

1 or 3 NOT 2. The eye and mind likes odd numbers, which is calming.

[@Scarlet-qg1xi]

Miss the Texas cottage already…🥲

[@ruthnoronha8206]

I got a glimpse of the front gates. What you have not shown us those beauties?????

[@alicestephens850]

Oh my goodness the frame is so beautiful. That was such an interesting process. All that thrifted stuff has saved you a bundle. Your are amazing🥰

[@anaalcala6200]

Did anyone else notice the front gate!! Eeeek! I am excited for that episode

[@suewalton6267]

I saw it too!!!! As beautiful as everything else Ms. Macenna does!!!!

[@anaalcala6200]

@@suewalton6267 I feel so productive on Sunday mornings and inspired. She is amazing!

[@jacquelineanger6940]

Maccena would the tv look better on the side wall opposite the windows?Just guessing

[@lisak3257]

I love the dimension the slightly lighter trim around the windows gives😍 it‘s like outside the slight colour difference around the windows

[@SABOREAME68]

⭐⭐⭐⭐ MaCenna, your home is coming out beautifully with each added touch, it looks like a "Home & Garden" magazine home. By the way, one of my favorite upgrade in this video is the t.v. framing it looks awesome. However, as usual Kinsgley always steals the show, she keeps bringing her ball to you for you to throw it, and you in a disguising manner give it back to her, it always makes me LOL.

[@Jj85741]

I love the frame. It’s simple yet impactful. Loveeee the filligree pieces

[@thiphan6515]

I love this cottage it’s so beautiful especially how much you salvaged and kept the feel of the cottage ❤

[@saratemp790]

Looks good. I would put TV up a few inches.

[@LisaAdams.75]

EXCEPTIONAL work as always and the edit flowed nicely.

[@lyndaandrian7204]

I wish you would use covers on your furniture when you are doing your projects on them

[@l.e.bingham6643]

The living room looks awesome and the frame around the TV is genius love it. Keep up the amazing work. 🙏🏾🥰💖💯💫

[@myunvrs]

How do you watch that tv? It’s placed so high

[@leeleescraps]

Ok Samsung you need to send her a new mat frame tv

[@JanieTaylor-q9u]

What is the name of them cutters and where did you get them?

[@AllisenByrd]

Making the TV frame! Almost ready to hang mine!