13 Fireplace Surrounds to Make

A fireplace is generally considered the feature point in a room. If you are installing a new fire or have inherited one that needs updating, we have sourced some fabulous surround ideas.

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Handyman Club's attractive surround can be built using their PDF instructions; or look at Fine Woodworking's gorgeous offering.

Handyman Club offer an 'easy fireplace mantel' to make.

The Lettered Cottage's fireplace makeover looks fantastic and their instructions are clear to follow.

Better Homes and Gardens' instructions and the 'what you need' list, are very detailed. Not sure what the surround will look like when it is finished though!

Loving this makeover by HGTV!

This modern surround from jwilliamsen on Instructables would bring a room into the 21st Century. Instructions for recasting the hearth are also included.



 

Chris Peterson's surround would certainly be a feature in any room!





 

Another beauty from The Lettered Cottage.

For an attractive surround, look at Skil's website for details.

Katz detail how to make this lovely surround.

An alternative style (to the one featured above) from Better Homes and Gardens.

House Bella showcase an attractive surround but also detail how they created their hearth and mantle and how to age metal.




Don't forget to send in your proud masterpiece pictures!