Fireplace surround with shelving and cabinets

This looks very good.
The hardest thing to do is build something that duplicates a “factory” or even another craftsman piece of work. Sometimes it is comical when customers just don’t know that pieces can be built in our shops !
The phrase “You made that yourself ? ” should be taken as a compliment.

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This “before and after” puts some of that TV show stuff to shame. Beautiful work Gary.

-- Better to say nothing and be thought the fool... then to speak and erase all doubt!

High quality craftsmanship & nice symmetry. Can lights really highlight this feature wall & the granite element compliments the colors in the furniture, walls & floor. Overall, a real boost in home value!

May I ask: what woods did you use for the mantel & surround?

Kit

-- Kit, Paso Robles, CA, http://www.WoodworkerKit.com

Kit….Poplar and MDF, finished with Magna-Lac. The MDF edges need a few more coats of primer, sanded between, to get a satin smooth finish. The shelves are 1” maple ply with a polar edging.

Thanks for the compliments guys!

-- Gary; Marysville, MI...Involve your children in your projects as much as possible, the return is priceless.

Turned out just beautifully! Looks like an exact match…..you’d never know you didn’t get them all factory made : )

-- Heidi :) “The only source of knowledge is experience”

Very nice work. I enjoy seeing your work. Great job.

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Gary, that looks very nice and I can see that you’re quite skilled at what you do. You sure can’t tell that the cabinets were different. It’s amazing that you got em so close. Nice work.

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Love it Gary. Our family room is next up on the list and I was trying to picture what to do with our fireplace. You just answered it for me. Not sure if I will go with a painted finish or natural wood, but this is exactly the look I was thinking of. Great job.

Cheers
Mike

Beautifully proportioned transformation Gary!

Seamless from the Wood-Mode/Brookhaven cabinets, to your matching work.

Sounds like you exceeded the homeowners’ expectations, which could turn into repeat business, or a referral… a job well done!

-- Jonathan, Denver, CO "Constructive criticism is welcome and valued as it gives me new perspectives and helps me to advance as a woodworker."

That’s really nice. Everything looks so clean and tight. I have been trying to design something similar to this for my living room off and on for a while now. I’m gonna have to favorite this for future inspiration. Well done Gary.

wow great job! these look awesome

-- Hey you dang woodchucks, quit chucking my wood!!!!

Your work really is exceptional. I am certainly getting some good ideas I can steal.
Michael

-- ShopDogs, Tulsa, OK The tools aren't the problem-It's the organic interface!

NICE. Job. Period. !

-- Clay (Master Kindler) ~ Central VA

The room looks great. You did a very nice job. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

Super looking job Gary!

-- Tim, Myrtle Beach, DrTim@ONeillChiro.com- Just one more tool, that's all I need! :)