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Modern, Rustic Mantel Makeover

on April 20, 2016 in Client Files/ DIY Projects/ Home Decor 14

Modern, Rustic Mantel Makeover Abstract Art

Happy Wednesday friends! I’m excited to share a super fun project with you guys I’ve been working on!

When Angie’s List asked me to participate in a mantel makeover challenge I knew just the project! My friend and client had recently asked me to help give her builder-basic mantel and fireplace a much needed facelift! Pretty convenient, huh? We’ve been working our way slowly through her home adding lots of fun updates and we knew we wanted to go big and bold with this element.

You can check out the full story and tutorial today over on Angie’s List! AND you can vote for your favorite by clicking HERE!!! Of course I would LOVE for you to vote for our project!

Now here is the inspiration as well as the dramatic before and after!

INSPIRATION:

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{via Rue Magazine}

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{via Style Blueprint}

BEFORE:

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AFTER:

Modern, Rustic Mantel Makeover White on White

For the fireplace, we filled in the gaps between the existing stones with grout and painted them.

Modern, Rustic Mantel Makeover Detailed mantel

We built a new mantel box out of rough-sawn wood from a local sawmill that we attached directly to the old mantel.

Modern, Rustic Mantel Makeover Cathedral Ceiling

We added shiplap paneling above the mantel all the way to the ceiling.

Modern, Rustic Mantel Makeover with Blue Sofa

We styled the mantel with pops of color that paired perfectly with the rich navy sofas! Ant Sanders, a local artist, created this original piece above the mantel for the homeowner! It’s so unique and works perfectly with the modern fireplace!

Okay, I’m dying to know what you think!!! Will you vote for us, pretty please???

You can shop the look here:

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Cheers!

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  1. Jenna says

    October 4, 2019 at 4:57 pm

    What color paint white did you use on the stone?! BTW I AM OBSESSED. Awesome work.

    Reply
    • Simple Stylings says

      October 14, 2019 at 11:01 am

      Hi Jenna! So sorry for the delay and I’m glad you liked the project. I can’t believe I left the paint color off!!! It’s pure white by Sherwin Williams. :)

      Reply
  2. Kate says

    August 31, 2019 at 9:35 pm

    Hi!! I’m looking to do my fireplace and my stone is exactly like yours. Any tips on how you grouted between the stones?? That part seems very overwhelming! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Simple Stylings says

      September 5, 2019 at 10:43 am

      Hi Kate! I’m sorry for the delay! This was actually not a DIY. I designed the fireplace remodel for a client but we hired the job out. I haven’t had any experience painting/grouting stone yet. I have considered it for my own fireplace but have’t researched it enough to give advice. Sorry about that and thanks for reading!! xoxo

      Reply
  3. AK says

    December 28, 2016 at 11:47 pm

    Is the bottom of the mantel open?

    Reply
    • Simple Stylings says

      January 3, 2017 at 9:32 am

      No it’s not, it’s completely boxed in. Thanks for reading!

      Reply
  4. Kelly says

    December 2, 2016 at 2:30 pm

    did you use a stain on the wood?

    Reply
    • Simple Stylings says

      December 4, 2016 at 9:23 pm

      No, we left it raw.

      Reply
  5. Gaby says

    May 19, 2016 at 5:09 pm

    The fireplace looks great but that art is way way too small!!

    Reply
  6. Aniko says

    April 26, 2016 at 8:13 pm

    Love this, Summer! I am about to paint my stone fireplace to white!xo

    Reply
    • Simple Stylings says

      April 27, 2016 at 4:17 pm

      Thanks so much Aniko! I was nervous about the painted stone but we love the way it turned out!

      Reply

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