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Fireplace with Built-ins

Part 2 of a fireplace project shows how built-ins with storage were added beside a fireplace.

Key moments

  1. Intro: part two of the fireplace with built-ins

    Watch this moment · 0:02
  2. Building bases for the storage and removing baseboards

    Watch this moment · 2:30
  3. Why wall cabinets were used instead of base cabinets

    Watch this moment · 3:01
  4. Cabinet fillers and saving money with unfinished cabinets

    Watch this moment · 3:26
  5. Beadboard back panel

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  6. Butcher block countertops

    Watch this moment · 5:11
  7. Wood filler and mistakes to avoid

    Watch this moment · 5:51
  8. Primer, two coats

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  9. Cabinet paint applied with a foam brush

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  10. Floating shelves from Pottery Barn

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  11. Mounting shelves with level and stud finder, adding sconces

    Watch this moment · 9:24

Key facts

MaterialsUnfinished wall cabinets (36 in. W x 12 in. D x 30 in. H), 3 in. W x 36 in. H cabinet fillers, beadboard back panels, unfinished butcher block countertops, color-changing wood filler, paintable cork, Bullseye 1-2-3 primer, Sherwin Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel cabinet paint, brass cabinet pulls, brass sconces, floating shelves (white ash), oil for the butcher block, 2×4 lumber for framing
ProjectFireplace with Built-ins
Series channelAt Home With Lady Cinnamon
Part2

Sources: The facts and written text on this page come from the 1 video on this page, by At Home With Lady Cinnamon.