How to make a decorative fireplace?

Before you make a home decorative fireplace , carefully choose a place for him. Correctly executed skeleton will not hide the space, but on the contrary it will become a functional element of the decor.

How to make a decorative fireplace in the apartment?

The most popular model is a rectangular false fireplace . Its easiest to mount. With the help of metal profiles and drywall, you can create any shape, even a semicircular one.

  1. Draw a drawing, then proceed to install the frame elements.
  2. Gypsum boards are attached to the substrate by means of screws. Cutting is done with a special knife and saw.
  3. It's time for the finish finish. It all depends on your preferences, but experts recommend choosing lightweight and bump-in products.
  4. If there is no electric fireplace in the "window", this zone can be finished with a glossy mosaic and put several candles. The light will shine, creating a cozy atmosphere. The result of your efforts might look like this:

How to make a corner decorative fireplace at home?

The fireplace is also convenient to place in the corner. It takes a minimum of space. It can be used as a stand for flowers, TV. The principle of action is the same.

  1. When the sketch is ready, proceed to erect the first level of the portal. You will need profiles for plasterboard UD and CD. For reliable fixing, metal screws are required.
  2. Paint the podium with plasterboard.
  3. Further, the upper tier of the structure is erected and also covered with sheets of gypsum.
  4. Finish the upper part of the frame, coat the walls of the structure with plasterboard.
  5. For greater plausibility, build a "pipe" going to the ceiling.
  6. Note that it can be more massive. For greater practicality, it is divided into zones in the form of shelves.

  7. You can start the finish lining.

As you can see, making a decorative fireplace is not at all difficult.