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Home › Blog › Faux Shiplap Fireplace and Custom Shelves

Faux Shiplap Fireplace and Custom Shelves

Sarah Lempon September 11, 2017(updated May 10, 2018)8K+
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I’m excited to share another amazing DIY project from my brother-in-law, Jon! First off, I have to share a couple snap shots of what he had previously done on this wall, which was also great. I love what he had done with these floating shelves, don’t you? Find them here.

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 with it. He began by removing everything else from the wall and then securing the mantel.

Jon framed in the fireplace surround and painted it white. He then used 8″ strips of plywood and trim to create the look of shiplap on either side of the fireplace and above it. He hung shelves and trim to create a custom built-in look, then painted everything white. He used bricks to finish it all off and create a realistic looking fireplace. Paint color: Benjamin Moore “White Dove”

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Sarah Lemp is the owner and content creator at allthingswithpurpose.com and motorcitymouse.com. She has published 3 books, including an Amazon best-selling book on RV renovations. Sarah has worked personally with large brands like Meta, Disney and HGTV, sharing family travel tips and budget lifestyle content. Sarah is originally from Michigan, but now resides in Florida with her husband, Jay and their 5 kids. Sarah thrives on small budgets and can scale any size project to fit the means. She renovates ugly RVs and loves seeing old things become new. Sarah is a huge supporter of family travel because of the team-building impact it can have, and ability to cultivate an appreciation for other cultures and walks of life.

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  1. Dyanne W.

    January 2, 2021 at 3:26 pm

    What is the color and manufacture of the wall paint?

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    • lois hendrix

      March 17, 2021 at 10:59 pm

      Do you have plans for this?
      I absolutely love it and would like to do this in my living room.

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      • Patricia Sites

        January 14, 2022 at 5:15 pm

        Are there plans for this. It’s great!

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  2. don dishler

    September 13, 2020 at 11:59 pm

    are there plans and measurements to follow?

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    • don dishler

      September 23, 2020 at 10:01 pm

      coming along just fine thank you

      Reply
  3. Devin

    March 10, 2020 at 9:43 pm

    Wow, I love this!! And the color!!! Would you be able to ask Jon if he knows what color it is? It’s the inspiration for my new living room!

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  4. Chrystal

    June 23, 2019 at 7:07 pm

    What material did you use for the actual shelves on either side of the fireplace? Could you post a list of all supplies? What a great look!

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  5. Yvette

    March 22, 2019 at 11:10 am

    What did y’all use for the brick?

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    • Sarah Lemp

      March 22, 2019 at 8:14 pm

      Yvette, this was made using real bricks, but you could easily use faux brick paneling!

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    • Kayla

      July 11, 2019 at 10:41 am

      Hi! Love this look! Could you provide a supply list? I’d like to know what type of shelving and trim you used.

      Thanks!

      Reply
  6. Noelle

    September 11, 2017 at 11:54 am

    I love this!! You can tell you put a lot of work into and the results are fantastic! :)

    Reply

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