This beautiful shiplap fireplace makeover brought Modern Farmhouse Style and huge impact to this Living Room!
Yea!! The shiplap fireplace makeover is finally finished and I couldn’t be happier. Or more ready to start putting this room back together. I’m not sure if pictures can really explain how much this update has completely changed the look and feel of this room.
Our Living Room walls are huge. 20′ high, huge. With beautiful chunky molding and 10 extra large windows that let all of the light and the view of our backyard shine through. But, the millwork above our mantle seemed small compared to the walls and windows. It has bothered me for 6 years. I knew a full wall feature would be amazing in that room.
And, I think I was right! What do you think?? Check out the before and after photos below. And a little backstory on making this wall happen. When I walk in that room now, that beautiful shiplap fireplace makeover feels like a true centerpiece. It just draws your eyes up and makes the room feel grand. This room finally has the impact I knew it could. *happy dancing all over the living room*
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First, The Before Photos
Midway through painting… just before the molding above the mantle was removed. That molding always seemed too short for those 20′ high walls. You can see the pre-paint before photo in my Living Room Makeover Plan. Be sure to check it out to see where this room really started.
The molding was removed and wall prepped and painted for the shiplap. We also had an electrical box added for the TV. Yep, we decided to join the club. šShiplap Fireplace Wall – Near Fail
At first, this sight made me happy. Mainly because I was so relieved to be close to the finish line. But then I got a close look. Those boards didn’t have the nickle spacing I dreamed of. It didn’t have perfectly crisp and smooth straight lines. If I am nothing else, I am a straight line kinda girl. š And, even worse, the knots were deep and everywhere and the boards were uneven. I was a little bit panicking now. It seemed the contractor pictured a rustic shiplap wall. But I definitely wanted a sophisticated, smooth shiplap wall with crisp, clean lines. Yikes!
See what I mean, not smooth, not crisp, and no perfect gaps. š
But, thankfully, my husband and I figured out what to do. We asked the contractor to fill the knots and add chair rail molding to frame over the edges of the shiplap. I had to let go of my crisp lines and perfect nickle gaps. But, sometimes you have to work with what you have and embrace a new plan. š
You can see a close up of the chair rail here. It’s probably about 1 1/4″ wide. I had them leave 3/4″ of the 1″x2″ frame showing. Just adds a bit more detail, another layer to the new shiplap millwork.Shiplap Fireplace Makeover – After Photos
Taking that shiplap further up the wall felt like the right scale for a room with this height.
The whole room feels lighter, brighter, and bigger with light walls and all that white woodwork.
What do you think about this Shiplap Fireplace Makeover???? I love it, even if it isn’t what I wanted. It adds so much drama. Now, here’s a little look at how this room is coming together. We mounted our flat screen TV above the fireplace using a heavy duty wall mount TV bracket with swivel and tilt. I’m so in love with this room, guys!
That new fireplace all decorated for Christmas. If you love woodworking, you can find my build steps for that Teal DIY Console Table here.Here’s a reminder of what I’m tackling for this Living Room Makeover. See the makeover plans and living room before photos here. You can find the big Modern Farmhouse Living Room reveal pics here
ORC Living Room Makeover Plans – 5 Week Plan
- Remodel the Fireplace Wall with a Modern, Traditional Millwork Design
- Paint the Walls, Ceiling, and Crown Molding
- Build and Upholster 2 new Ottomans
- Reupholster 2 Wing Chairs…in the worlds most amazing fabric š
- Build 2 new Side Tables
- Add a Console Table Behind our Couch
- Move the TV above the Fireplace
- Rearrange the Layout around our Great Views
- Add new lighting, wall art, decor, throws, pillows…basically, add the icing!
Feeling inspired? Now you know how this Shiplap Fireplace Makeover changed our home. Let me know if you have questions. Don’t forget to sign up for the Abbotts At Home email newsletter to get DIY, Remodeling, and Crafty ideas in your inbox.
Your fireplace turned out perfect. Enjoy some cozy fall nights in front of it. Happy Fall, Kippi
Thanks so much, Kippi!
Wow what a change, looks great. Thanks for sharing on To Grandma’s House We Go!
Thanks so much, Chas!
It looks amazing and really makes an impact on the room!
Shelley
It really does make an impact. I’m still ooing an awing every time I see it. Thanks, Shelley!
It looks great, I cannot believe how dramatic it is. Beautiful job!
Thanks so much, Christine!
We are also working on our fireplace for the ORC. What color of white did you use? Check ours out at ourcorneroftheworldblog.com!!
I’ll check it out, Jalene! It’s Polished Pearl by Behr.
It turned out perfect and what a beautiful feature. Iām sure you were panicked at first but it turned out perfect in the end!
Stopping in from the ORC.
Thanks so much, Elizabeth. š
I love this creative idea to deal with the absurd amount of space to fill over a mantle in a room with 10+ ft. ceilings! I feel your pain. It turned out beautifully and will make a stunning back drop to break up the space. It may be genius…
Wow, what a great compliment. So glad you liked it, Christine!