I have a project in my mind that I’ve not had the opportunity to do just yet. If ever we finish the basement, my vision is to create a faux fireplace focal point and avoid the “box with cheap carpeting” look. But it’s got to be fun and kid-friendly.
My original idea was inspired by this image from Better Homes and Gardens. Rather than using molding, why not “rescue” an old mantle from a junk shop, refinish and paint it and then add chalkboard paint in the middle where the fire should be? You’d have a natural display ledge above for artwork, and you can either draw a fire or whatever inspires you on the chalk section.
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