This fake fireplace is another great way to use a real heater and incorporate it into the fireplace.You remember that this is what I did with mine.There is just something about the heat that totally transforms the feeling of the space.What a cozy space this is and by using a simple fireplace mantel and surround along with the heater, it creates a very pretty spot. That is when I thought about creating a fake fireplace.I know you may be thinking of those store bought mantel/fireplace with the fake flame and all that jazz.No.if that is your jam then that is great! But, that is not what I wanted. I wanted something unique and cozy, with a touch or rustic farmhouse flare. Different DIY fake fireplace ideas and options: This next one is the perfect example of why and how simple can be best!This fake fireplace by Kristi at Making it in the Mountainsis actually the one that inspired me to create my own for my master bedroom. I will say that ours are both totally different, but it want until I saw hers that I realized that I could, in fact, have a fireplace and mantel in my room, even if I could not have a real fireplace.

Although when installing a faux fireplace in the form of an electric insert you’re removing the ability to have real fires that generate real heat, there are many upsides to electric fireplaces all of which you can find here in our guide to the pros and cons of electric fireplaces. These pros of electric fireplaces (including inserts) can be less maintenance, ease of use and automatic temperature-regulated controls. How Faux Fireplace Furniture Electric fireplace logs simply need placing within the floor of an open fireplace firebox or any location you want. No installation is usually required apart from plugging it into a nearby electrical outlet.You can create this faux fireplace set-up in only a couple of days and create the perfect farmhouse Christmas setting. This person created a gorgeous faux fireplace to bring a troubled spot in her home to life. She used barn wood and spent little money to take this space from awkward to lovely. I wanted a faux fireplace surround that put out heat, and this freestanding electric stove does the job!It is the most cozy spot in our home in the wintertime(or at least its where my kids want to be, because their rooms just aren’t as fun I guess) Now lets look at some of my favorite faux fireplaces and amazing mantels: If you already have a real fireplace, you could easily do this on a smaller scale for a child’s room, or a playhouse!

Another great thing about most of these DIY faux fireplace ideas is that they are not permanent!This means you can possibly move them if needed or if you move and want to take it with.Or, maybe you decide you need it on a different wall. Much easier to move a faux fireplace than to move a real one!I hope that all of these faux fireplace ideas gave you some inspiration that you can use to create one for your home. An example of a faux electric fireplace mantel where the surround has a built-in electric fireplace for added functionality in generated flames and heat Have you imagined sitting next to a cozy fireplace in your home, reading a good book, snuggled up with a blanket and hot cocoa only to find out that you have no fireplace…and putting a real one in would just about break your bank account?Yes, I have had that vision many times in my life and that is why when we build our house I was adamant that we have a fireplace built.Then I realized I wanted one in my bedroom….and it was too late…Well, why not put in a faux fireplace?Believe it or not, they are actually quite easy and often very inexpensive.What if I told you I had 13 stunning DIY fake fireplace ideas you will want in your home today! Now, this next one by All Things With Purpose takes a fake fireplace to the next level with shelves flanking either sides of the fireplace. It creates an entertainment center as well.

I had wanted a real fireplace in my bedroom for along time.It is the coldest room in the house and the other fireplaces just don’t heat it well.Being one that dislikes using our furnace for a multitude of reasons(it makes me feel claustrophobic, I like radiant heat better, its expensive, I just don’t like it), I knew I needed to find another way to create a fireplace in my bedroom. What a great space!I love these shelves and the way they look flanking the faux fireplace.It gives the places to display items as well as balance out the fireplace.Can you imagine all the ways you could decorate this space?Gosh, so much fun! On our phone call last week she told me all about a faux fireplace she made out of cardboard for a church Christmas party last year. It sounded like such a fun idea, so I set out to make my own! Electric fireplace inserts for existing open fireplaces need to be placed in the firebox of a masonry fireplace by pushing it through the opening and will rest on the hearth. Electric inserts will never typically be an exact match for the size of a fireplace opening and so a trim surround can be used to plug the gap between the electric fireplace unit and the surrounding opening of the existing fireplace. Sadly, having a real fireplace is often hard to come by, and it can be very expensive to install a real one in a home.Often times, certain areas do not allow real fireplaces to be used.Don’t let that discourage you from getting one though!

There's nothing like having a working fireplace in your home, but these days, non-functioning ones are pretty highly sought after, too. Yes, that's right, faux fireplaces are having a major moment and, truthfully, it's well-deserved. Fireplace mantels add so much coziness to any space, invite plenty of opportunities for fun styling moments, and come in all shapes, sizes, and styles. They're a blast to decorate for the holidays, look fabulous when filled to the brim with candles, and can add so much character and personality to that blank wall that's been driving you bonkers. Now, how about this faux fireplace insert ideas from DIY Decor Mom for a more vintage look.The moldings are a bit more traditional and the dark marble is the perfect accent. This space instantly feels more inviting. This fake fireplace couldn’t get any easier. I roped my husband into helping me build it, and it only took us a couple of hours to make, including the time it took for the paint to dry! I don’t even know where to begin with this DIY faux fireplace.I am speechless.The usage of scrap pieces of wood to create the designs on the mantel and column of the fireplace is what takes this faux fireplace surround to the next level!Its gorgeous!And it is so unique that nobody will have anything like this.I love love love it! Now, lets talk about a total different approach, but so amazing!This scrap wood fake fireplace by Country Design Style is so very cool!

You can create a DIY faux fireplace or faux mantel in many different ways with so many different options.Maybe you just want the look of a fireplace so that you have a focal point for your living room or bedroom. Next, here is another beautiful example of aDIY fake fireplace surround being jazzed up in all its glory for the holidays.I love this fake fireplace from Shabbyfufu blogand it is very similar to another one in this post.But the birch logs in the insert and all the lush colorful foliage on the mantel really bring the whole thing to life. However, this person took an old mirror frame and transformed it into a gorgeous faux fireplace mantel. It required only a small investment and created a beautiful space in her home. Not real or genuine. Made to look like something else that is usually more valuable. Faux is the French work of fake, but it’s a very chic fake.’ Merriam-Webster I think that this faux fire insert idea, also done by Jennifer Rizzo. is so very cute!I mean, talk about being super crafty and creative.