MODERN DIY Electric Fireplace Wall--With Removeable Access Cubbies!
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- čas přidán 25. 02. 2022
- In this video, I'm sharing how I built this MODERN DIY Electric Fireplace Wall with removeable cubbies to access inside.
Our new house had zero character when we moved in a few month ago and I'm on a mission to add some unique and useful additions to every room as I can.
Today's project features one of these "additions" I added to our living room. This recessed fireplace wall anchors the space and the removeable cubbies allow access to behind the wall if we need to adjust cables, plug or unplug or go back later and add another outlet.
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Materials/Supplies:
Recessed Electric Fireplace: amzn.to/3phctSg
TV: amzn.to/3tf4aYi
TV Mount Kit: amzn.to/3t86NeJ
2x4s (for framing-amount depends on size you build)
½″ Drywall (could use shiplap, etc to cover the box-amount depends on size)
1 ¼″, 2 ½″ & 3″ wood screws
Drywall screws, Drywall mud, drywall finishing materials
Moldings for top and bottom (I used crown molding and cove molding)
Scrap plywood (to build cubby boxes)
Corner trim (can make your own if desired)
Tools:
Miter saw: homedepot.sjv.io/yd96v
Drill/driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Stud Finder: homedepot.sjv.io/N36jO
Utility Knife (to cut drywall)
Nail gun: homedepot.sjv.io/vn2RJv
Table Saw (optional to cut your own corner trim)
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This looks so dope. Come over and help me build mine!
Headed over right now! 😁😁
That's a video I would just love to see. 2 of my favourite Wood warriors working together
@@lynjermey6423 You are absolutely correct, Lyn. These two wonderful ladies need to get together for a cooperative project.
i love the effect of natural plywood against the black
This is the baddest wall I've seen yet. Real NICE!!
Unexpect faboulous contrast colors that makes it popout and at the same time its not. Awasome! 👍👍👍
Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching!
Love how the natural wood cubbies pop off that black paint.
Thank you! Black and wood is my favorite combo lately 😍😍
Nice work for a dramatic change in the room
Thanks so much! It definitely feels more like a legit living room now 🙌
I love the contrast of that black! I did similar with a dark brown when I remodeled our gas fireplace two years ago. Lou and her llama...lol. So cute!
I bet that looks awesome! Lou is very spoiled…I’m sure you can’t tell 🤣 the squeaky llama is her new favorite toy
@@WoodshopDiaries I have s super spoiled pittie who thinks the $14,000 fireplace remodel was for his winter comfort 🤣 It makes all the $$$ spent worth it when I see him roasting his belly in front of the fire ❤
Even if it was just for him, I’m sure it would have still been worth every penny. That’s so sweet haha
Basic is cool,but this wall is 🔥....like the box idea...and a somewhat awesome hiding spot...lol
Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching!
You gave me flashbacks to when I had to attach studs to a concrete slab, and seemingly every-other hole hit rebar. So rough!
Nice build. Adds a little swagger to the space
Swagger 😎😎 a word way too cool for me 🤣🤣 but thank you!
What a fantastic idea, Shara. You have really completely reinvented this space. The entire project just oozes creativity, but the 'removable cubby' feature is just "Outa Sight" as I used to say during the days of my misspent youth. This feature also answers the question raised so often on The True Crime channel. "Where do you hide the body?"
Thanks for sharing this video.
Thank you! Haha I remember the “outta sight” days 🤣 that was the big saying when I was young! So glad you enjoyed it!
And also, that would be a good place to hide things…but I was thinking more along the lines of my secret stash of Oreos or like, Christmas gifts 🤣🤣🙈
Every time I watch one of your project videos I think, "What a great idea! I wouldn't have thought of something like that." Very creative and another great build.
Yup, that's exactly the same reaction I get when I see her vids.
I really appreciate that and I’m glad to hear you enjoy the videos and the projects. I really enjoy sharing them and hope they’re helpful!
You need to add a couple of handles to the inside back of the cubbies. You could be the world champion of hide & seek! Or small, temporary panic room. The former would be more fun.
🤣🤣 that’s hilarious. I should definitely do that! Lucy would be so confused 🤣
Awesome job. Just may add this to a little airbnb I'm working on. Thanks for sharing.
That would be awesome! A nice, simple extra detail 👍 thanks so much for watching!
Massive difference in the look of the room! Very nice! Not over engineered ...looks great!
Thanks so much!! I’m so excited to enjoy this the last couple cold weeks of winter!
Hot project! Lou is such a ham. Great video work!
Haha thank you! I think she gets so confused when I talk to the camera 🤣 she probably thinks I’m crazy. But I’m glad she keeps me company while I work 😊 thanks so much for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Absolutely love this. Looks so gorgeous.
Thank you!! 🥰🥰
Wow what a difference!! Looks great!
That looks so cool, warm, that black paint gives it a elegant feel, beautiful
Thank you! I’m so happy with how it turned out!
You're the cutest! Thanks for all the inspiration.
You are crazy creative. Love watching your videos :)
I appreciate that! Thanks so much for watching!
Love it Shara, nice work! 💖💖
Thank you!!
I really like this idea! Tv cables and wires are the bane of my existence
It’s a great way to hide them (and still have easy access!) ha. Thanks for watching!
Absolutely brilliant!! Removable boxes for access to the utilities.......love it !!
Thank you!! I’m glad this worked out to keep it simple, but still accessible 🙌
Looks so beautiful, wish I can have it too but I’m living in Singapore. Having it in my home might just turn me into a walking breathing brisket.. 😅
Mi respeto y admiración para todo lo bello que hace...siempre se aprende de sus bonitos trabajos. Muchas Felicidades! Saludos desde León GTO México.
Just ordered a woodshop diaries hoodie, cant wait. A friend built a fireplace surround with vertical shiplap and painted it black. I like yours more.
Thank you so much for supporting my small business. I appreciate that and hope you enjoy the hoodie. Thanks so much for watching! 🙌
Such a neat work! Great project! Thank you for share it and other projects. I wait impatiently every your video. 😊
luv it great idea to dress up your living room, Genius...
Yes, Lucy!! Great project Shara, looks amazing.
Thank you!! Lucy enjoyed her time this week in the spotlight ha!
Great job!!!
The wall turned out amazing! So sleek having the wood storage right next to it
Great project... definitely much better ... great job nice that you talk about things you don't like to do to ... I got to be honest I'm good at mudding but hate lol ... thanks for the video
Maybe I need to hire you out to do my drywall mudding then haha. It’s so stressful 🤣 It’s definitely not my strongest skill. I don’t know anyone who enjoys it haha.
Anyway, thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it!
So good to see you doing so well!
Thank you! 💕
Well, I don’t think I caught any new installments of “Words are hard!”, but I must say, the cubbies and the opening allowing access to the back of your components are quite creative….not to mention seeing you crawl in and out of the opening is just too freaking cute! 😊
So basic yet so stylish, well done.
Thank you so much!!
Shara, I'm going to have to watch this again because the first time through I kept looking at the video and then at my wall and then doing some mental calculations in my head. A mind is a terrible thing to waste and I can see yours is definitely going the other direction. At incredible risk I'm going to share this with my Wife. Thanks for Sharing! P.S Give Lucy a hug for me!
Lucy says thanks for the hug! 😊 it sounds like the gears are turning for a new project! I hope you’re wife enjoys the idea as well 😉 happy building and thanks so much for watching!
Looks Great!! My wife and I always look forward to your next projects!!
I appreciate you watching and so glad you enjoy the videos!
Wow! Just wow. Great jod girl. I liked the way you slipped in behind the unit. It can be secret storage place with false wood stack doors. Loved it as usual and thanks for sharing.
Thank you! It would be perfect for hiding Christmas gifts 🤣 so glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate you watching!
It looks really sleek and 'designer' - the box solution was simple but inspired.
Thanks so much! That’s exactly what I was going for-simple, but nice.
Really beautiful, Shara! Fantastic work!!! 😃
It totally transformed the room!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Thank you so much! I hope you have a great weekend!
Looks fantastic Shara! Congrats. The two festure walls make the room look fantastic!
Thank you! I’m so happy with how my living room is turning out (slowly but surely ha!)
That’s awesome 👏 really beautiful 🤩 👍
Thank you!! I appreciate that!
You did a great job! It really does anchor your living room well. I like the ambiance of it all and have wanted an electric fireplace myself. Also Lou did a great job of distracting you by engaging you in a friendly game of fetch when you were frustrated. But it all worked out really well.
Thank you! We haven’t had a fireplace in a long time and I’m so glad to have added one to our new home. It makes it feel cozier haha. Lucy is rotten. She knows how to work a camera 🤣 thanks so much for watching! I appreciate it 💕
@@WoodshopDiaries you're welcome.
Beautiful job Shara! That just gave me some ideas for my TV wall.
Awesome! Thank you! 😊
As always, inspiring! I will be building a fireplace wall soon so you're timing is perfect!
Awesome! Happy building, friend! 🙌🔨🔨
Wow! You are amazing!
You're so kind. Thank you!
Looks amazing
Thank you!!
Soooo good!!
Thank you!!
Просто бомба огонь супер. Я тоже сделаю такую. Привет из Азербайджана.
Thank you so much!!
@@WoodshopDiaries not at all thank you too
Looks A*M*A*Z*I*N*G!!!!!!! I love the clean look!
Thank you!! I’m so happy with how it turned out!
Absolutely beautiful as always!
I appreciate that! Thank you!
That looks beautiful Shara! I cant wait to see what you'll do next!
Thank you so much! So many projects on the to do list to come soon 😅
Wow fantastic
Thank you 👍
This is amazing, I love how approachable you make it look
I appreciate that! I hope it’s given you some inspiration 😊
That’s extremely beautiful!!
Thank you so much!
Looks great! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for watching!
Wow, what a nice addition to your home! Turned out very nice, I would like something like it in our home. You have me thinking ?? Just love seeing you and your husband working together on projects, your both Great!
Thank you!! I hope it gave you some ideas to think about 😊😉 my husband and I have been working on projects together for years. We both enjoy it but I enjoy it a lot more than he does 😂 he just wants me to leave things alone ha.
Hmm, thanks for the inspo
Love it!! Fantastic job!
Thank you 👍
Fireplace feature wall. How cool is that!🤙🏾💯. Love how creative you are. It turned out well.
Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching and glad you enjoyed it 😊
Found it! Such a cool project!!! Thank you!
Hope it’s helpful!!
Great transformation! Outcomes like this make all the crappy stuff, like hanging drywall and painting, totally worth it. Value added! 🙂👍🏻
Thank you! I definitely enjoy the finished product even if the process wasn’t the most fun ha. Thanks so much for watching!
Fantastic as ever! I look forward to ever project you do. I'll be building a similar project soon and your video has given me help and inspiration !
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that. Happy building! 🙌🙌
That is fantastic project and as always great design! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching!
Very nice as always.!
Thanks so much!!
Good job 👍🏻👍🏻
very nice work
Good job mam ...👍👍
Just found your channel today : ) That is such an awesome looking project. I am planning something like that where my TV hangs. Awesome entertaining videos. very instructional. Keep up the good work and am looking forward to future videos!!
Very nice job, Shara! Your project looks amazing, as always.
Thanks so much!! 🙌
Cool.
Nice little project....looks 👍
Thank you 👍
That looks great! I’ve been thinking about doing a fireplace like that for under my tv.
Thank you!! We’ve wanted one for a while…so glad it’s finally done. Happy building! 🙌
Your cutest dog took the scene!!!
I had a bunch of request after the last video to include her more 🤣 she stole she show this time
This is a very impressive build and it looks great! I think you did a really good job on the drywalling and I agree with you, I don't like it either. Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks so much! Just don’t look too close 🙈😂 it’s not a job many people enjoy, but nice, clean drywall does look good. Pros and cons I guess. Thanks so much for watching! I always appreciate it!
Nice well done
Thank you 👍
Your living room looks cozy now! Very nice build. The black features you’ve added really look great. I like the design and especially the electric fireplace! They look and sound very realistic nowadays! Lol…). Glad Lucy got to make her mandatory appearance! As an afterthought, maybe you could have used the stressed brick look you did on the column and avoided the dreaded drywall. I’m with you, I detest working with it! Or, as you said ship lap would have worked too. Thanks for sharing another great, well designed project! Have a nice weekend Shara!
Thank you!! We’ve been enjoying sitting down and turning on the fireplace this week to watch it (mostly Lou…I fall asleep as soon as I sit down 😂). I was impressed with how real it looks. That is a good idea…I didn’t even think about the fake brick. That would have saved me a ton of time mudding 🙈 I’ll have to remember that if there’s a next time haha. Anyway, thanks so much for watching and I hope you have a great weekend as well!
Electric fireplace, does it produce heat as well? Sorry, I am from tropical country, this question might sound silly
@@rahmawatidewi8047 …. Most units have an electric heater built in similar to a ceramic space heater. They usually a low and high heat setting and have a fan to help circulate the heat. The flames and sound you hear are for aesthetics and typically are very realistic.
It was a lot easier to install than I imagined. I think that what’s confusing is the unit cones with long bars for a imbedded wall installation. I chose the simple wall mount.
I thought you did a great job with you taping. Over all a great job Thanks for the great ideas.
Thank you! Just don’t look too close 🤣 I appreciate you watching!
This looks amazing!! You are so creative!!
You’re too kind. Thank you!
@@WoodshopDiaries I follow your channel long time now and I really like your style and how you get the thins done. 🥰
I really appreciate that!!
This is kinda simple but looks amazing. I am (hopefully) getting my own home here in a few months, I’d like to do something similar
Thank you!! That’s so exciting!! I hope everything works out for your home purchase 🙌 congratulations and happy building 😊
Oh girl..I feel your pain on mudding and painting. i watched several hours of videos last week on mudding....i still can't get it right. mostly trying to match texture. and yep..painting is sooo boring. I like building stuff. this is really cool though. I like that alot. beautiful dog too.
Haha sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do 😅 I wanted to quit so bad when I was sheet rocking and painting my shop walls. It seemed never ending. But there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel!
Thanks so much for watching!
Wow, this is another great idea, and you present it so well that I think I can do this. I've only seen electric fireplaces with decorative wooden surrounds built onto them. Where did you get that one - did you take the guts out of one?
Having just bought a house, each video of yours I see, I say, "wow I want to do that." I just wish I had a tenth of your energy.
Thumbs way up on this vid and thanks for posting!
Edit: Oh I just saw the link for the electric fireplace - thanks for including it!
Haha I was going to tell you I had linked it 😊 we were hesitant-so many options out there at all kinds of prices. This was one of the cheaper options we found but we love it (this isn’t sponsored). I’d definitely buy this one again…the colors and flames look really realistic. I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and like the projects 💕 congrats on your new home! Part of the fun of home ownership is the journey to make it your own. Have fun!
Hate to be crass, but that is P.I.M.P. (pretty impressive maker project) 😁!!!
Haha that’s hilarious 🤣 thank you!
This is a great project! I really love it, like really. I have a huge TV wall and this or something real similar would be perfect.
The only thing different I would have done was create a recessed for the TV.
A recessed tv would be awesome too 👍
You should watch The Vancouver Carpenter for drywall... He makes it zen.
I feel like even “zen” drywall would raise my blood pressure 🙈🤣
Nice, A kid would probably think that space behind there would be an awesome hide and seek spot.
A great place to hide Christmas presents…or candy you don’t want to share 🤣
Good
Thank you 👍
Looks great. Question - How wide is the frame opening for the cubbies? Thanks!
🤩 wow. Just one thing: it was better in white color, more natural fire place look+ no need to make a corniche above
I prefer the black so the fireplace blends in and the wall stands out. To each their own 😊 thanks for watching
Great projects Shara ... you sound like you might be from North Carolina ...
Thank you! No, that’s a beautiful state, but I’m not from there
@@WoodshopDiaries well ... I would have lost that bet then .. keep up the great work
❤️👌
It looks incredible! What is the depth of your box?
The side walls are about 14” deep 👍
Looks great! I'm about to design and build something like yours and I have a similar room layout as you. Did you center the fireplace on the wall or the width of the entire room?
It’s not really centered on either. I lined it up to where it would perfectly fit between the studs that were there already in the wall so I could screw the frame into them. It’s closer to centered on the wall vs the room, but it’s not exact.
Looks amazing! Do you have the measurements of the project posted anywhere.
Thank you! I have project details here:
www.woodshopdiaries.com/modern-diy-electric-fireplace-wall/
That turned out GORGEOUS!!!! Now you've got me thinking of doing something similar in my family room. I would never use the heat for the fireplace (living in AZ!) so would a regular outlet be sufficient for the flames?
Thank you!! Yes, the existing outlet is no problem for just the lights. And it could probably run the heat too, but the circuit would be maxed. So to be safe, we are going to run a separate circuit for it (eventually-we have several to run at once so we are waiting to do them all at the same time to minimize the time spent in the attic ha!). But anyway, yes, the lights would run fine on the existing outlet. And if you don’t plan to ever use the heat, you can find electric fireplaces without the heat function that are usually significantly cheaper…so you may want to check that out before buying!
@@WoodshopDiaries Many thanks for the info Shara! I just love the looks of yours so much......great job!
Looks great!! Looks like a huge amount if work, but well worth it! Good job once again!!😊
Thank you!! It was a lot of work, but mostly just a lot of waiting for drywall mud and paint to dry 😅 tested my patience the whole time 🙈
@Shara~ Love this design and how you aren't afraid to just tackle a project! You mentioned that you used Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black paint for the fireplace (gorgeous!), do you happen to recall which brand and specific color of white paint you have on your walls? It looks great on camera ... just the perfect amount bright yet easy on the eyes. I have been trying to pin down that sweet spot in various shades/brands of white paint....it's so much harder than I imagined! I would love to know what is on your walls if you have the information! Thanks ~Christy
Hi! Thank you! It’s Sherwin Williams Pure White. I painted the walls shortly before building this. 😊
@@WoodshopDiaries Thank you so much Shara!!
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Thank you 👍