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Faux Ceiling Tin Fireplace Firebox

By Manuela Williams

Sometimes things just happen and a project comes together! That’s the case with my faux fireplace’s  faux ceiling tin firebox (that’s a lot of faux!).

ektorp chair

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So what happened is this mirror that I had hanging on my fence started to fall apart. They will do that if you live in a climate with rain. The frames start to detach from the mirror.

blue mirror in the garden hanging on the fence

So it was sitting in the garden propped up against the fence for a few months.  I would see it every day and say to myself that I needed to move it. Then we were cleaning out the garage recently (trying once again to get it organized) and I came across pieces of faux celing tin that I had used in my kitchen backsplash. See my kitchen here.

candles in fireplace

And suddenly a moment of inspiration struck! (Well not really suddenly but it sounds more exciting) I had the idea to combine the mirror with the ceiling tin and put the two on my fireplace!

silver faux ceiling tin

Here’s my post on how we made this fake fireplace.

faux fireplace

The ceiling tin can be cut with scissors and I attached it with hot glue. Both Home Depot and Lowe’s carry it (in the kitchen department).  There’s no tin behind the mirror and what you can’t see unless you stick your nose up against it is where I had to piece it together. I only had one full tin and bits of partial tin. So it was hard making it line up!

mirror in fireplace

I need a mirror that’s  just a teeny bit taller and wider to make it more proportional, but I love it as it is. The morning sun reflects so beautifully off the tin and mirror!

The best part is that it didn’t cost me a dime!! I think this is really one of my better re-use projects and I love the way it turned out!

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Filed Under: Budget Decorating, DIY Projects, DIY Projects, Fluffing my nest Tagged With: before & after, DIY projects, fireplace mantle/mantel

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Comments

  1. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    October 23, 2012 at 8:21 am

    I think you did a great job with the tin, Manuela! This looks wonderful inside your faux fireplace. : ) I’ll bet it looks amazing with the candles lit at night, too.

  2. Penny @ The Comforts of Home & Flea Market Makeovers says

    October 23, 2012 at 8:46 am

    I love it Manuela! I love the way the mirror reflects the candles and the tin looks like a fireplace surround. Lovely!

  3. kathleen grace says

    October 23, 2012 at 9:09 am

    Wow, a huge improvement over the black background of the fireplace! It’s beautiful and will be even better if you ever light the candles. It will look like there are twice as many! Fantastic project:>)

    • Manuela says

      October 23, 2012 at 9:18 am

      We light the candles every day in winter! I’ve always wanted a wood burning fireplace but this house doesn’t have one so this is my alternative. I don’t get the warmth of a fireplace but I can get a nice glow from the candles.

  4. Vee says

    October 23, 2012 at 9:24 am

    Gosh that looks wonderful! You do have a delightful decorating sense. You’re an original!

  5. Cindy says

    October 23, 2012 at 9:40 am

    It looks great – like out of a decorating magazine!

  6. Tammy says

    October 23, 2012 at 9:40 am

    It looks great! I wish sudden ideas would come to me like that. 🙂 Hope you are having a good day. Tammy

  7. Pamela Gordon says

    October 23, 2012 at 9:56 am

    That looks great Manuela! I love the ceiling tin and the mirror would really reflect the daylight and candlelight. Pamela

  8. Theresa H. Roach says

    October 23, 2012 at 10:01 am

    Gorgeous! I love what you did with the Ceiling tin! I find lots of tips from following you:) Have a blessed day dear friend, HUGS!

    • Manuela says

      October 23, 2012 at 10:35 am

      Awww, thank you Theresa! I’m happy you find some useful ideas here!

  9. Rose H says

    October 23, 2012 at 10:08 am

    What a great job!

  10. DFW says

    October 23, 2012 at 10:16 am

    That is just lovely. You have got one creative mind.

  11. Tracy says

    October 23, 2012 at 10:53 am

    Gorgeous! I love ceiling tin. 🙂

  12. Brenda@Coffeeteabooksandme says

    October 23, 2012 at 11:27 am

    That is beautiful!

  13. Brenda Kula-Pruitt says

    October 23, 2012 at 11:29 am

    I can see why you love it. I love it! How inspired you were to create this. And it looks so beautiful! Way to go, Manuela!
    Brenda

    • Manuela says

      October 25, 2012 at 5:50 pm

      Thank you Brenda! I do get a good idea now and then 🙂 !

  14. nannykiim says

    October 23, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    Love this idea!

  15. Glenda/MidSouth says

    October 23, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    I really like it – you did good! It will really be pretty with the candles lit.

  16. cindy says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    Your faux fireplace looks magnificent! And I’m sure it looks really wonderful when the candles are lit.
    Have a great week.
    Hugs, cindy

  17. Debbie says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    Hi Manuela! I’m so glad you stopped by… You are right, I haven’t been by in a while and I woke up thinking about your blog a couple of days ago! Thank you for re-connecting! I’ve missed seeing your creative ideas… and I love your fireplace… We’ve talked about making one in our bedroom… I will be showing this post to my hubby! Everything looks great here…and good luck with getting that greenhouse of your own someday…. I wanted a custom built one too, but I just couldnt’ wait for that to happen with two busy kids in the house I knew we wouldn’t get to it right away. I’ve been very happy with the one we purchased from the local Tractor Supply Company ( online ) Something to think about if you get impatient!!!
    hugs,
    Deb

  18. Katherines Corner says

    October 23, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! That looks beautiful. Well done. I hope you will share this at the hop on Thursday xo

  19. Lara says

    October 23, 2012 at 4:59 pm

    Fantastic!!! Ive been looking for ideas on what to do with our left over tin. This is a great reason to save the left overs 🙂

  20. Carolynn "Chenille Cottage" says

    October 23, 2012 at 5:50 pm

    What a clever makeover! You just opened up your entire room with this bright mirror to reflect all the warmth and light from sparkling candles. Brilliant!!
    Thank you so much for your thoughftul comments…I appreciate and respect them so much.
    Blessings,
    Carolynn

  21. Debbie says

    October 23, 2012 at 5:55 pm

    HI Manuela,
    I”m back! I would love for you to share your project ( any of your projects anytime) on my weekly Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop…! It’s about all things, home, garden and farm…
    http://www.deborahjeansdandelionhouse.blogspot.com/2012/10/farmgirl-friday-blog-hop-79.html
    All are welcome!
    Hope to see you there!

  22. Lisa Lynn says

    October 23, 2012 at 6:33 pm

    Gorgeous!

  23. The Tablescaper says

    October 23, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    So neat and creative!

    – The Tablescaper

  24. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    October 23, 2012 at 9:51 pm

    Very clever! Looks great!! I never would’ve thought to do that!

  25. Debbie says

    October 24, 2012 at 6:11 am

    This is one of your most inspired projects yet. I really, really love the look of this!

  26. Deanna says

    October 24, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    I love it!

    It looks wonderful and the fact that you were able to use left over scraps? Even better!

  27. Melanie says

    October 24, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    This is gorgeous, but don’t you have to remove everything when you want to build a fire?

  28. Gypsea says

    October 26, 2012 at 12:44 pm

    I love your fireplace! I can’t hardly believe you made that out of bits and pieces of tin. You’ve got some talent girl!

  29. Catherine says

    October 28, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    That looks great! I’m totally loving the “vintage” tin, it’s a very nice touch!

  30. Pat says

    October 30, 2012 at 10:43 pm

    This is so pretty! I love this. I have a faux fireplace with a heater in the middle of it…this tin would be beautiful there. I appreciate your inspiration. If I do this…I’ll certainly give you the credit. 🙂 Pat

  31. Karen Whitney says

    October 31, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    I love it the way it is! I don’t think you need a new mirror at all! I bet it looks pretty at night with the candles lit 🙂

  32. Jacqui says

    November 3, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    What a brilliant idea!!!! I looks just amazing!

  33. Heathahlee says

    January 1, 2013 at 6:27 pm

    Just saw this post from your “best of” post, and I can’t wait to try this with our non-functioning fire place! I love the faux tin! 🙂

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