Dustin started Varsity Construction after graduating college in 2005. He builds new construction and remodels homes. He also builds small furniture pieces in his spare time. If you have a DIY construction project you’d like him to discuss, send it to erin@vintagekcmag.com. brick in my first example with tile it would give you a completely different, more modern feel. So, when it comes to updating your old fireplace don’t be scared to think outside the box by combining dif- ferent materials and design methods. And most importantly have fun! ^ dustins diy ’ distressed it before I did the finishing process. Another good fit here would have been to use and old railroad tie, which is a great look some people may never think of. Like I said earlier, the possibilities are endless when it comes to the design of a fireplace. Just by covering the exposed
Or even this!
Another couple came to me requesting a more rustic approach. They wanted all the brick covered with stone. As for the mantel, they wanted a simple block of wood that had an old “weathered” look. In this case, I made the mantel out of new material and
off their list. I built simple shelves on both sides of the fireplace and then connected the whole structure with a mantel that tied it all together (see the illustration above). You can get as fancy as you’d like with all the small details.
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