The space i had on either side of the mantel was about 69 wide and 23 deep.
Diy built in cabinets fireplace.
I planned out my cabinets very carefully to be 20 5 x 32 x 29 5.
Next you can see the cabinets starting to take shape here and the back of the wall that would run up from the mantle.
Martie s fireplace proved to be a true challenge.
The intricacy of the renovation goes assembling the flat pack is the simplest part.
J used the same process as we used with our diy built ins.
Now that the drywall was finished it was time to build the cabinets.
Then i leveled and attached the cabinets to the wall.
Identify good attach points to studs drill and countersink screws through the panel and into the studs.
The fireplace was installed by the fireplace manufacturers in a basic wood frame that our contractor put up ahead of time.
Since they were upper cabinets i used 2 4 s to build out a base.
The build fireplace built ins.
In the end you have to pick the best materials and equipment for accomplishing all your objectives.
As you can imagine our hardwood.
He made a simple base attached it to the floor and wall made a box for the cabinet that will house flush mount doors and added face trim see our built ins post for directions.
I secured the base to the wall and added the cabinets.