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Faux Log Stack for the Fireplace

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Look closely…something in this picture is just an illusion. Those are not actually logs stacked neatly in our fireplace. Could you tell? In preparation for the holidays, I wanted to give our formal living room fireplace a much needed facelift.

A sad looking broken gas fixture has been taking up residence and bringing a bad vibe to the whole room. I saw this genius faux log stack  on Pepper Design and got the bug to try it on our fireplace. Sure, I would have loved a gas fireplace, but it’s not a priority for us right now. If you’re on the hunt for one, check out a wholesale gas fireplace here.

Here is the progression of our poor, pitiful fireplace:

1. Bleck. Needs help.
2. My sad attempt to fix with linen scraps and a hot glue gun.
3. Hello faux log stack. I love you!


DIY FAUX LOG STACK

SUPPLIES:
-Plywood cut to the dimensions of your fireplace (Leaving about an 1/8 of an inch on all sides to allow it to slide in.)
-Log slices 2-3 inches long
-Tightbond wood glue-Black spray paint
-Shelf brackets
-Screws

DIY   INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Spray paint the plywood black.
2. Arrange log slices so that they fit on the board in a way that looks as if they are stacked.
3. Pick up and glue individual logs in the placement you had them (*This is important rather than gluing and arranging as you go!)
4. Allow glue to dry overnight. (That tested my patience.)
5. Screw in brackets to the back of the board.
6. After placing log board into the fireplace, we added two screws to the front to keep the board from falling forward.


 

A small change, true. But the faux log stack makes the whole room feel a bit more rustic and modern. Who knew little log slices could make me so happy?

“Although it can seem like a bit of a jigsaw, this is fairly simple alteration that has a great impact on the atmosphere of the room,” says professional property buyer Ruban Selvanayagam.

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    • Heather {The Lovely Cupboard} says

      Thanks! I totally can’t take credit for the idea, but I most definitely benefited from it!

      PS-Sometimes the pressure of what to put on on my mantel is enough to make me wish I didn’t have one. I swear I rearrange that thing every month trying to get it right.

  9. Becky says

    Hey there!! I’ve seen similar DIY’s but love the idea of using the shelf brackets to keep the plywood standing upright without permenantly installing this in the fireplace! One question – what kind of logs did you use, and how did you have them cut?

    Thanks so much!
    Becky
    http://cuphalffull-sf.blogspot.com/

    • Heather says

      Thanks, Morgan! I’m so glad I found your GENIUS post. I was so tired of looking at that black hole of a fireplace.

    • Heather says

      Hi Kate, (I thought I replied to this, but may not have.) I have a friend with a local woodworking shop, and he gave me logs. You can find log slices on Etsy too. Best of luck!

  14. Leane Astra tucker mason says

    Wow …. Fab idea with the logs, makes life a whole lot easier …. Looks great 🌻

  15. Lisa Roath says

    Great look! Only concern I have is discoloring. Does the wood still look fresh and bright after a few years? Or, has it darkened? Wonder if spraying the ends with lacquer or something else might preserve the fresh-cut look.

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