Designing My DREAM FIREPLACE in My Rental Apartment
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It’s time for the first DIY of 2025! And it’s a big one…
I always knew I wanted a mantle in the living room, but it wasn’t until recently that I was inspired to MAKE IT myself!
This week I’m beginning the process of designing and creating this custom MASSIVE Faux Cast Stone Fireplace Mantel.
I’m really excited to work with materials I’ve never used before and hopefully learn a few things along the way.
This project was so massive- I decided to break it up into a 2-part series so I could show you everything. Part 2 is coming close behind part 1!
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"Green is not even my favorite color" yet you pick green tiles, your kitchen is green, and you drive a green vehicle. lol I am so here for this because GREEN is my favorite color.
He might be a little bit in denial about green 😅
Hahaha I LOVE Green!! But I’ll always be Blue Boy… I think I’m going through a phase, and I’m ok with it 🙈🤣
@@DesigningTheDream89 Ahhhahhahhaa!!! You may love blue BUT you are totally a Green Guy! And that's ok. My favourite colour changes every now and then. Sometimes it surprises me. I think green is your CURRENT favourite colour. It will probably change in a couple years or so. In the meantime, it's going to be a lovely beast. I can already tell.
I love following your design projects, Justin! Looking forward to seeing your finished fireplace. No doubt it will be fabulouso!
Can’t wait for you to see!! 🥰
Your green tile is a great choice for your vibe! Anxious to see this materialize!
I know this project will be great the green tile for the fireplace is the best pick it connects with the kitchen can not wait to see the finished part. 😀😀😀😀
I love how your brain works, mister. It doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks about you choosing green again. That colour combo is gorgeous! I think the word you’re looking for (to describe the boondocks colour) is “greige” (combination of grey and beige).
It’s nice to see you getting out of your comfort zone by using materials you’ve not used before.
I look forward to seeing how it all comes together. By the way, no issues with splitting it across two videos. Way to leave us wanting more. 😂 xx
I just love watching these project cant get enough. I love Loctite power grab my favorite glue too.
Green is the only choice!!! ♥️
It looks more elegant, more stylish and more you xx
We love a good diy journey
Green is my favorite color, and I think it’s a perfect match to the kitchen!!
I'm looking forward to part 2!
1) Congrats on the growing consistency of sponsors!! 2) No worries on the 2 part video, I feel like this is something more "veteran" content creators are doing already so as viewers we are totally used to it. Plus, I WANT the details 😂 . When I saw the title I was like "wow - that's a massive project" . So thanks for giving it the time it needs ☺️
Very nice. I'm impressed with your skill in breaking down the project into all its components and parts. It is rather complex and shows a lot of spatial instinct to put it together from just a visual in your mind. You're the man! ❤❤❤
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!! A new project! Another fireplace! I love watching all the steps and planning as well as all the back breaking work you put into your projects. This is going to be awesome 🎉 😊
My goodness you are so amazingly talented-it’s mind blowing!! So inspiring ❤
Viel Spaß mit deiner neuen Projekt vom neues Kamin.... ich bin gespannt wenn es fertig wird. Ab der Arbeit... hooopppp..... 😊
Esperando la segunda parte del proyecto sé que quedará bien pues todo te queda súper xq eres perfeccionista.😂😂❤❤❤❤❤
Aww thanks! 🥰
Hi Justin and scout ❤ excited about seeing the finished fireplace thank u always Laura from Arizona
When you say you don’t really like green I must beg to differ😆 I love the green tile, the subtleties of the shading are gorgeous. I admit that green is my favorite color, simply because there are so many variations. Another great project that I have no doubt will be jaw dropping.
Haha I didn’t say I didn’t like it- I LOVE green (obviously) I still consider blue my favorite color- I used to paint everything blue at one point too 🤣
Yay green!
Hello from Texas! Can’t wait to see the finished product!
Thank you, Justin, for deciding to present this project as a 2-parter story. I enjoy watching your design process so I appreciate that you didn't skip through that piece. That said, I look forward to the conclusion and reveal next week!
Going to love the fireplace, waiting for the next segment.
I think maybe it's a tie for favorite colors between Green and Blue for you 😂. Which is totally fine🤔 I think and very much allowed 😜. Joking aside, I about can't wait until the next video!!! I know that will be absolutely beautiful. The colors not only work beautifully together, they tie the rest of the house into one beautiful cohesive design through out the space. ❤
Oooh. A cliffhanger! Super.
Coming soon… Very soon. Lol
Ohhhh I’m so excited about the fireplace!!!!! I’m hoping I can get ideas with an existing electric fireplace I currently have!!!
this thumbnail 😮😮😮
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Have you considered a vertical bar? I built one from 2x4, MDF and particle board. It’s about 7 feet tall and I love to be able to move it around when and where I want. There are some nice plans that you can download from Etsy and I’m positive you can do it. Could be a little too easy for you to be honest.😊 It might make a good video too…who knows.
Omg omg omg you are killing meeee. I can’t wait for part 2. HURRRRYYYYY! ❌⭕️Hugs and Kisses⭕️❌ ❤🎉😂
Thank you for not cutting anything! I want to do this to my existing fireplace so details are important to see if can do this diy!😂
I can't wait to see what you do… ps those khaki pants on you… nice.
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A grand fireplace! How exciting.
I love it when you do bigger projects that need to be split into more than one video. No worries!
I can't wait to see this amazing fireplace! 😊
Liking your colour choices. I am partial to green and yes the beige/brown grout is a good choice too. Looking forward to see how things come together. I am not a herring bone person, so will be interesting how you execute it.
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I LIKE GREEN....GREEN IS MY SIGNATURE COLAHHH!!! 😂😂
Hi Justin. This is just a thought. If you go with the travertine stone you will be able to use and change your colors in your living room with no problem. I do see where you are going with the green. It would be awesome to flow in with your kitchen, but you would be limited to colors if you want to change your living room or if you ever decide to move. That fireplace at Arhaus was absolutely gorgeous. I love the way it was rounded on the back inside. Again, this is a suggestion, not trying to tell you how to decorate. I know we all have our own taste, thoughts, visions and ideas that we come up with and like and everyone is different which makes each of us special.😘
Castlery makes a nice curved sideboard with roll doors that works great as a bar. It’s called the Harper sideboard and holds a lot inside. I have one. Arhaus also has one but it’s more expensive. Maybe one of these companies would sponsor you and send you one 🤞
Fingers crossed indeed! 🤣
Part 2?! I was thinking, the planning and design alone would take most of the time. Getting all of that down into the real world is quite a feat. Congratulations.
I can't wait to see it put together. ❤😊😊
Green is my fave color so, the moment you showed that tile option, that was my pic. Were it not for your thumbnail, would be a bit lost as to where you're headed. Curious to see how you'll go about achieving the finished shape.
Am always amazed at the number...and scale... of design changes you've made to your rental. Been in the same LA rental since '97 (with some of the apt original to when it was built in '73...). We can't make changes even if I were inspired to do so (previously owned homes so have the skills for full gut job, remodeling, etc). Gotta hand it to you for tackling some really adventurous ideas. Looking forward to Pt 2.
Enjoying the process!
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Thank you!
what do you do for work outside of youtube?
Why am I missing part 2??? Of this build??? Is it out yet?
Nice workout gains, especially the 🎂... 😊
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Your fireplace is going to be lovely. Are you going to light it with candles; battery or real? I'm struggling with following all the way through with my projects. I'm looking forward to some rain which will keep me inside for a while. lol Well, not entirely. I have a dog that will go cuckoo if she doesn't get out each day. I've been watching Michael Snyder on TH-cam. He has the latest and most accurate weather reports I've ever seen. Take care Hon!
Totally off topic- what kind of plants are the two in front of your living room window?
They’re called Bird of Paradise!
Hi !!!
You are so cute. I just discovered your channel.. I love your style, you have similar passions as me. I will keep following your vlogs. I really like you. You are amazing.
Hear me out. I really want my cozy den to have an olde world map on the ceiling, wall to wall. I have no idea how to do it but I’ve seen some that say peel and stick and some say self adhesive. So could you do that in your living room so I can learn how to do it. Mmmthanks! 😂😂😂
Hahaha I’ll get on it!
Home Depot DOES have the worst selection of trim. Lowes is better but you should check out a molding place near you. You’d be surprised at how much more there is out there.
Ugh I knowwww. Specialty places can get so pricey tho 😩
If the landlord has viewings of your apartment if you ever plan to move, the next tenant would be very disappointed that this gorgeous mantle isn’t part of the place 😢
Haha well they can keep everything if they want to payyyy me for it 🤣
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HI JUSTIN I LOVE YOU OMG MY MOM IS ON PEACE MAKER FOR THE HEART FOR ONE MONTH LOVE DAVID😀🥰😀🥰🥰🥰
Next time you need a utility knife or something like that just ask at the pro desk of the store they will let you use theirs....
Good tip!
Not sure if it’s only me but since TH-cam implemented the automatic synchronisation I can only watch your videos in German (as I‘m based in Germany) which is quite annoying 😅 Anyone else facing the same issue?
Why would you spend all this on an apartment you are just renting?
Because it’s my home… 🙄
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