Faux log panel for real or faux fireplace
It might not be winter, but whether you have a real fireplace or a faux fireplace surround, adding a log panel to fill up the hearth adds an interesting feature to a room. Here are a selection of faux log fireplace panels that anyone could make up using found logs and branches and a chop or mitre saw.
pepperdesignblog.com
After removing her gas fireplace, Morgan was left with a big, black hole to stare at. Wanting to fill this up and make a more interesting feature she cut a piece of plywood to fit into the opening and then covered this with chopped logs.
The plywood was painted in a matt black to give depth to the effect. Logs were cut log at varying lengths of around 8 to 10 centimetres and then glued onto the front of the panel using No More Nails adhesive.
huntedinterior.com
This vintage fireplace surround was an impulse buy to add a focal point to the dining room. Rather than have a blank hearth, Kristin collected a variety of different sized branches and logs for her faux fireplace log panel.
goldenboysandme.com
Courtney built an entire faux fireplace surround using SupaWood, before adding a faux log panel to finish off. If you have a bare, blank wall that is just screaming for a feature, this is one way to add a focal point without going to all the expense of installing a genuine fireplace!
