How to make a Christmas fireplace at home. Fireplaces from boxes: beautiful decor for the New Year holidays with your own hands (51 photos)

Create a romantic atmosphere at home good mood winter and comfort all year round will help decorative fireplace from boxes with their own hands. Step-by-step instructions will help you not to start “dirty” work in the house, spread cement and disassemble the roof under the chimney. A fireplace can be created in one evening and from improvised materials. So, turn on the fantasy, involve children in the work and start creating.

How to make a fireplace out of cardboard boxes

To build such a fireplace, we need:

1. Cardboard boxes: small, for example, from under shoes (5-6 pcs.) And large (4 pcs.)
2. Scotch tape: regular and double sided
3. PVA glue
4. dense White paper or a piece of old wallpaper
5. Sheets of cardboard or wallpaper with a brick pattern
6. Ruler, simple pencil.

To prevent the boxes from opening, we glue all the joints with tape. According to the drawing in the figure, we assemble the basis of the future fireplace. The boxes that will make up the parts of the fireplace are glued together with adhesive tape. For side racks, we use smaller boxes stacked on top of each other. We make the base of the fireplace and the upper mantelpiece from larger boxes, joined end-to-end with short sides.

Each detail of the fireplace is pasted over with thick paper or old wallpaper. Boxes must be completely covered with paper. We connect the edges of the paper with adhesive tape. Now we glue the parts of the fireplace with PVA glue together. The product is ready, it remains to design it.

To decorate the fireplace, we use wallpaper with a brick pattern or sheets of thick cardboard. Four "bricks" can be cut out of one cardboard sheet. We glue the fireplace with wallpaper, giving the appearance of brickwork. If “bricks” cut out of cardboard are used, we glue them on the surface of the boxes, creating rows of bricks, and leaving gaps between the bricks, so that it looks as much like natural masonry as possible.

For gluing the "bricks" we use PVA glue. The back wall of the fireplace, adjacent to the wall, can not be glued. If the cardboard is white, paint it with paints of the appropriate shades - from sandy yellow to dark red.

The fireplace is ready, we will install it in the prepared place in the room, against the wall. We will put decor on the mantelpiece, we can put natural logs or their imitation in the firewood hole. Here we focus on our imagination.

Exquisite decorative fireplace from a large box

Let's prepare materials for creating a fireplace. To do this, you will need a large cardboard box from under the TV. Can be taken instead big box thick cardboard. But, then you need to be prepared for the fact that it will have to be cut and glued.

You will also need to make a decorative fireplace:

1. Stationery knife
2. Scotch
3. PVA glue
4. Plinth and foam decor
5. Paint in a can
6. Ruler, simple pencil.

We transfer the drawing to the box from under the TV. Cut out a hole in the middle of the box according to the drawing. This will be the "hearth". We bend the cut edges and glue them to the back wall of the box. If cardboard is used, we cut the sheets according to the drawing, taking into account the gluing tolerances. We connect them together with glue.
To make the top of the fireplace, take a sheet of foam or plywood, or glue several sheets of cardboard together. Glue the resulting mantel to the fireplace itself.

To make the fireplace stand stable, it is better to glue it on the base too additional sheet cardboard or plywood. Buy at a hardware store ceiling cornice from foam and a couple of decorative elements - foam pylons or sockets. They will add sophistication and grace to our hearth. Glue the decor to the fireplace. To do this, use PVA glue or liquid nails.

We paint the fireplace in two layers with balloon paint in white or another pastel color. In order not to spoil flooring, lay old newspapers or paper on the floor. After painting, let the product dry and install the fireplace. The decorative fireplace is ready.

Firewood for the hearth can be made from cardboard, twisted in the form of logs or natural branches can be used. If the fireplace is conceived in one color, we will paint the firewood with the same paint. In the recess of the hearth, you can also place candles in tall glass glasses or an electric garland. Decorating the mantelpiece also leaves room for creativity. Photos in beautiful framework, paintings or flower arrangements and memorable gifts in bright packaging will look great on the mantelpiece.

Photo of a decorative fireplace from the box

It is very easy to create beauty and comfort in the house with your own hands. Imagine and create, then you can do do-it-yourself decorative fireplace from boxes with step-by-step instructions in the shortest possible time. Your apartment can be decorated with simple decorative items with minimal cost. To do this, it is enough to spend a little time and effort.

I have already started the topic, and again I invite you to my creative workshop to show how to make a cardboard fireplace. Probably this is the most popular stuff which is in every home. We buy equipment, receive parcels, and you can even buy such boxes easily. And how to use them to create a festive mood for the new year? Now I will show with the help of photo video.

Large and simple Christmas fireplace

I started with this particular model, because it takes no more than an hour to make it. And from materials:

We make a fireplace with our own hands step by step instructions:

• Fasten in the letter "P" of the box.
• We cover with the first layer, pasting paper. It will make invisible all the flaws and irregularities.
• We decorate. We need an artificial "brick".

Smaller option:

The dimensions of this design are rather big. It's worth considering! Or use small boxes.

Angular

This corner decor for the holiday is very easy to make:

The fireplace is small. But this is because it is made from one box. If you use 2-3, then the sizes will be larger.

Fake model trapezoid

Looks unusual! And the whole point is that side part not a rectangle, but a trapezoid. How to do it?

Master Class:

• We make an add-on to the main box

  
  
  
  

• Making a hole for the furnace

  
  
  

• We fix everything with tape.
  
• Decorate with a baguette.
  
• Putty.

  
  
  
  

• We draw a pattern.

  
  
  
  

It remains only to give a New Year's look with the help of garlands, Christmas trees and toys.

Homemade option

Here we need patterns. All the necessary parameters are indicated in the video.

• Cut out the details:
  The video has detailed diagram products.
  First. In a rectangle (94 by 92 cm) we cut a hole, stepping back from the top 34 cm and from the side 23 cm. Second. In the same rectangle, we make a hole, retreating 18 cm from the side.
  

  In the first part we make cuts approx. 17cm.

• We need a rectangle 92 by 94 cm.
• In four more parts (94 by 32) we make cuts, not reaching the top by 17 cm.
  
• In two more details (34 by 32) we make similar cuts.
  
• We connect. We put on long parts on the sides, and short ones in the middle. We glue all the "seams".

  
  
  

• We connect the first part with the second.
  
• We glue the wall.
  
• We make a furnace.
  
• The roof of the fireplace must be longer and wider than the structure
  
• We make bricks and an ornament from cardboard.
• We cover with a kind of papier-mâché.
• We decorate and decorate.

Now we have a real miracle at home, with which holidays will be held in warm atmosphere comfort.

Children's option

I called it baby because even a baby can handle it.

Mastering:

pink design

How do you like this option? Not exactly Christmas colors, but very cute, right?

How easy it is to make bricks

There are several options:

• glue cardboard bricks,
• paint on putty,
• glue paper cut out or take a ready-made self-adhesive,
• draw

O the last way more details. Not everyone can draw so many bricks. To make your job easier, paint on a sponge right size and make prints. Here, too, there are two options: either we apply paint around the perimeter of the sponge or completely fill the entire surface with paint, the effect depends on the method of application.

False fireplaces made of cardboard have a mass positive qualities compared to the real ones. The main features are:

• mobility - you can change the location;
• usage natural materials that are not harmful to health;
• practicality - this element of the interior fits into any style;
• availability of materials and ease of manufacture;
• original and at the same time aesthetically correct appearance;
• not costly production;
• huge selection of decorations.

There are several options for making a fireplace from cardboard boxes, each of which does not differ in the complexity of the frame construction method. The key to a quality result is the observance of all points of the instructions that are presented in the article.

Preparation for work

Before proceeding with the direct manufacture of the product, you need to carefully consider everything and carry out preliminary preparation:

If you prepare correctly and take into account all the nuances, then the process of forming a false fireplace will seem simpler and shorter. Even the most unprepared person will be able to do the job quickly and efficiently.

Where to install

As already specified earlier, the location of the future decorative element determines the basic design requirements, so you should approach this decision with all responsibility, think through everything possible options. It is necessary to take into account the possibility of moving the structure.

There are several main types of fireplaces regarding placement:

• closed type;
• Corner structures;
• Wall-mounted;
• Island;
• Collapsible;
• Portable.

If the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room allows, then any of the types can be used, but in case of restrictions in terms of space, it is better to stop at the wall type. The design of such an object can be varied, as well as its size. It can be supplemented with auxiliary details - shelves, niches, secondary surfaces.

An original solution in interior design will be a corner fireplace. The downside of this location is that the design has a peculiar shape, which means that if necessary, it will be possible to transfer the “firebox” only to another corner.

The installation location must meet the following requirements:

1. The floor surface must be level.
2. If the model is portable, then it can be installed on the carpet. Otherwise, textured flooring should be absent.
3. The wall must be flat and without holes.
4. It is better if the place is not littered with other pieces of furniture.
5. The fireplace looks good in the central part of the wall, which is immediately visible when entering the room.

If the fireplace is planned to be moved during the year, then a special screen should be thought out on the wall and part of the floor, on which the base will be mounted. If an additional shelf is expected, then it is better when the wall is decorated in light colors. pastel colors. Thus, the elements for decoration (vases, figurines) will not be lost against its background.

If the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room allows, then any of the types can be used, but in case of restrictions in terms of space, it is better to stay on the wall type

Dimensions and materials

The dimensions of the decorative "firebox" directly depend on the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room and desired result. If the false oven is the central decoration, then the dimensions should be appropriate. When determining the parameters, it must be taken into account that certain parts can be cut off during the formation of the frame.

In addition to cardboard and finishing material, you will also need auxiliary materials which are often forgotten or ignored.

These are:

1. Construction tape;
2. Glue for finishing works;
3. Putty or putty;
4. Water-based paint;

In addition to the standard materials necessary in any case, auxiliary materials are also needed, which are used for decorative design:

1. Wallpaper with a certain texture and relief.
2. Decorative rock.
3. Styrofoam curly plinths.
4. Sea pebble.
5. Wooden plates.
6. Self-adhesive or film under a tree, plastic.

Basically, all of the above can be used alone or combined together. But don't use too many different textures. This will make the thing too garish and overloaded with special effects.

When determining the parameters, it must be taken into account that certain parts can be cut off during the formation of the frame

Manufacturing instructions

Making a fireplace out of cardboard can be done in several ways that are independent of each other. At the same time, each of them is insignificantly different from the others. Consider the main options.

How to make a standard oven:

To prevent the shape of the “furnace” from deforming, it is better to attach the body of the product to the wall. This can be done in several ways. In order not to spoil the wallpaper or wall plaster, you can strengthen the box with self-tapping screws.

Such a fireplace can be mounted and dismantled without problems during the year as many times as you like. But in winter, this interior detail is almost irreplaceable.

Corner fireplace:

1. First set the form- isosceles triangle.
2. The place under the firebox is delimited, which will subsequently be an additional fastener of the entire structure.
3. The cardboard in this place is cut in the shape of a triangle. so that the resulting figure tightly supports all sides of the "furnace" and the back wall.
4. A shelf for this type of construction is usually made wood or countertop.
5. The rest of the procedure is the same, which is necessary in the manufacture of a standard cardboard fireplace.

The advantage of this type is that it is more stable and takes up little space. It can be installed in a room of any size, and it will harmoniously fit into the interior design. The very form of the product gives it extraordinary originality, which is quite valuable in contemporary art home decorations.

Such a fireplace can be mounted and dismantled without problems during the year as many times as you like.

Adding Effects

An integral part of the fireplace is the flame. Without this part, it is almost impossible to recreate naturalness. But it is naturally impossible to make a fire in a flammable material, so I make an imitation of a flame.

There are several such ways:

1. Usually the fire is replaced by candles, which are previously placed in half-closed candlesticks of an interesting design. This method is the most common, and most importantly cheap.
2. For a short-term simulation of fire, you can use dry fuel, which is set on fire in a bowl. In this case, it is worth carefully monitoring the combustion process.
3. Most cheap way- this is a photo wallpaper that is glued to the back wall of the case. The main thing is to choose the most realistic picture with good quality print.
4. exist electrical devices, which completely imitate a flame in a fireplace or smoldering. This is quite expensive, but very realistic, since the device is mounted in a fireplace, some models have sound.

To make everything look very natural, you should make additional decorative elements: firewood, for example. Logs can be purchased at any hardware store. In addition to the visual effect, there will be a subtle smell of wood, which is beneficial in the design of this element. If photo wallpapers are used, then it is not advisable to use firewood here, as they will stand out sharply against the background of the picture.

The fireplace is also decorated with other elements:

• The firebox is limited by glass;
• A cylinder with pokers is installed next to the product;
• The firebox is closed with forged grates;
• Figurines, caskets, candlesticks and other trinkets are placed on the shelf;
• A mirror is installed on the back of the firebox, which will set off the fire of the candles installed in it.

A fireplace is always associated with coziness and comfort, therefore, even living in an apartment high-rise building, people often dream of creating such original corner in one of the rooms. A do-it-yourself cardboard fireplace, made with love and care, can replace in the interior real fireplace, while fully maintaining the style of the design of the room.

It must be said right away that there is nothing particularly difficult in the manufacture of this decor element, and it can be performed not only by a man with skills in construction, but also by the owner of the apartment. Moreover, the work is not laborious and does not require special devices and tools. The maximum that is required for the process is a fantasy with the external design of the fireplace, which can be easily diversified due to the fact that in our time there is a large assortment of polyurethane foam decorative elements that imitate stucco, columns and other decorations. If the sketch of the fireplace itself is developed independently, and decorative details, then the design itself can turn out to be absolutely original and exclusive.

Planning for a future fireplace

Before starting work, you need to do a number of preparatory activities, without which it would be impossible to make this original decoration interior.

• To begin with, the installation site of the future fireplace is determined. Usually it is chosen empty wall or a corner where it fits perfectly, unlike bulky pieces of furniture. In addition, a fireplace can be a great cover for unsightly corners.
• Further, the size of the future decorative structure is determined, which is calculated directly at the place of its installation.

• The next step is to draw up a sketch of the future product, on which all dimensions are necessarily affixed - such a carefully prepared drawing will help not to be distracted by measurements already in the process of work. It is also recommended to make a finished drawing of the fireplace, preferably in color, that is, with all the intended decorative elements that will complete it. This drawing will help you immediately decide on the purchase of all the necessary parts and finishing materials. It is not necessary to accurately draw each of the decorative elements - it will be enough to determine their location and approximately determine the dimensions.

When choosing a finish for the appearance of the fireplace, you need to take into account the fact that this element of the interior must be decorated in the most careful way. Visiting friends should not even suspect that the main material for the manufacture of this fireplace was ordinary corrugated cardboard.

Materials for manufacturing and necessary tools

The next task to be solved in the process of preparing for work is the selection of suitable materials.

• To make the case, you will need to get a large box of corrugated cardboard, in which large household appliances are usually packed - TVs or refrigerators. Since most buyers usually simply throw away the boxes after unpacking, the main material can be obtained for nothing at all. Therefore, if such a craft is conceived, then it makes sense to turn to friends or neighbors with a request to give such packaging in case of purchasing such equipment.

Another option for obtaining a box can be "duty" in the store household appliances. There you can negotiate with the buyer of the refrigerator so that he does not rush to throw away the packaging, since you will free him from the hassle and pick it up when it is no longer needed.

In a word, if a goal is set, then it will certainly be achieved, if there is a desire to bring the developed projects to life.

• In addition to cardboard, you will need two types of glue - a polymer, such as "Dragon", for gluing polystyrene foam decorative elements, and PVA - for pasting cardboard and corners using pieces of thin paper.
• You can use wide masking tape to glue the corners, which is easy to purchase at any hardware store.
• Would need White paint water-based - for priming and painting the finished fireplace.
• You may need a clear water-based varnish.
• If the fireplace is multi-colored, then color additives to the paint will be required to give the individual details of the craft the desired shade. In addition, you can buy some acrylic paint(for gold, silver, bronze, etc.), if any special decorative design of the elements is conceived.
• Some home craftsmen use liquid volumetric wallpaper to create imitations of marble chips or other materials on the surfaces of the future fireplace.
• The decorative details themselves are purchased directly - these are moldings of the required length and corners for them, columns and capitals, stucco elements and others.

• For work you will need a sponge and brushes different sizes, a long ruler and tape measure, stationery tape, a simple pencil. Dry, clean, soft cloths should always be on hand.
• In addition to the above, it is quite possible that other materials will be needed if they are provided for by the draft. Everything you need can be purchased at stationery and construction stores.

The process of making a fireplace

In order to be able to determine which fireplace is best suited for a particular room, it is better to consider the manufacturing processes of two fireplace options - wall and corner.

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Wall variant

The wall fireplace is quite compact and will not clutter up the room. In addition, a mantelpiece, if made rigid enough, may well serve as a stand for decorative figurines, candles, vases or clocks.

First of all, you need to make room for work, where you can freely spread a large sheet of cardboard. Acting, according to the sketch, in compliance with the dimensions indicated on it, on the unfolded cardboard ( former box) all the details of the future fireplace are marked and drawn. When carrying out this process, you need to remember that the folds of the box can also be used rationally and make them the corners of the fireplace.

The fireplace is made of three components - this is the base, which must be sufficiently rigid, the fireplace portal and the top shelf.

fireplace base

The base must be rigid in order for the fireplace to stand firmly on the floor, so the base mold must be well reinforced. This podium is strengthened with the help of additional inserts - stiffeners, which are fixed inside.

The ribs can be assembled into a lattice, or they can be randomly glued to the bottom and lid of the box.

The width of this part of the fireplace must exceed the length and width of the fireplace portal by 80 ÷ 120 mm. You can definitely decide taking into account the preferences of the master and the area on which the fireplace will be installed.

There are two ways to make a base:

• Cut out a box with sides, install or glue stiffeners on its bottom, on PVA glue.
• Cut out two identical panels of the desired size from cardboard - this will be the bottom and the surface of the base. Stiffeners are attached and pressed to the bottom - they can be glued to glue or double-sided tape.

The side surfaces of this design consist of even strips that are glued together from two or three layers of cardboard, which will give additional rigidity to the base. They are installed between the panels and glued to masking tape.

Doing stand - base, you need to immediately think about how the portal will be fixed on the lower structure, since sometimes it is fixed to the bottom panel of the base.

Most often, the portal is installed on the upper plane of the base and then fixed with tape.

portal

The portal is cut out of the box along pre-drawn lines and can also be made in several ways: on a frame basis or with a solid back wall.

First option

• If the portal is built on a frame basis, then the fireplace will have a more rigid structure, since the frame partitions will be made of several layers of cardboard glued together.
• To begin with, the front part of the portal is made, to which the frame will be attached, making this whole structural detail more rigid.

Cutting out the window of the future "hearth"

• A window for the future hearth should be marked on the cardboard. The upper part of the window is cut off with a clerical knife. Then the plane that is marked as the window is split in half. The resulting "sashes" are bent inward - they will become the inner side walls of the hearth.

The preparation of the portal with the opening of the "hearth"

• To make the ceiling of the hearth, a rectangle is cut out of cardboard, the length of which is equal to the width of the hearth, and width — width inner walls. This rectangle is fixed with adhesive tape in place of the ceiling of the hearth.

The result is the front part of the portal - it needs to be reinforced from the inside with a frame.

Frame panels are sometimes made from solid rectangles of cardboard that are glued together and dried under pressure. Then they are attached to the front of the portal and fastened together with masking tape or PVA glue and pieces of paper.

Another manufacturing option frame partitions, which will make the fireplace lighter in weight - these are not solid panels, but lattice partitions.

• Then sheets of cardboard are glued onto rigid cardboard grids in one layer.
• The portal is mounted on a podium base and fixed with masking tape or PVA glue and paper.
• After the frame is completely ready and fixed to the base, it can be transformed with paint or gluing paper, which will cover all unsightly joints.

The frame can play the role of fairly reliable shelves that will serve to store needlework items or other little things that are not used daily.

If the niches of the portal are planned to be used as shelves, then both the walls and the frame of the portal must be rigid, therefore they are also made of several layers of cardboard glued together.

Second option

The second version of the portal is easier to make than the first, since an ordinary box is assembled according to the dimensions established in the sketch. In this case, the back wall will be solid and it will not be possible to arrange convenient shelves in it.

The second version of the portal is simpler, since it is an ordinary hollow box

The box is also glued with masking tape.

The front part of the portal is formed from strips of cardboard cut to size. It will take three or four strips, depending on whether it will be closed Bottom part focus for several centimeters.

Making the front wall of the portal "fireplace"

In the next step, the finished shape of the fireplace is attached to the marked place on the surface of the podium, first tacked with glue, and then securely fixed with masking tape or paper slips and PVA glue.

Installing a mantelpiece

If you do not additionally strengthen the top panel of the manufactured fireplace structure, it will not be possible to put any decorative ornaments. Therefore, it is recommended to lay a fireplace mantel.

It must be remembered that this element should not be heavier than the base of the fireplace, as the whole structure may fall. The weight of the mantelpiece should be about the same as that of the podium, or even slightly less.

It is best to make a shelf of two or three sheets of cardboard glued together. For the top layer, you can use not corrugated, but ordinary dense material.

It is better to glue the mantelpiece on polymer glue or “liquid nails” - this way it will be securely planted on frame structure or a fireplace arranged in the form of a box.

You can use plywood up to 10 mm thick as a shelf, or a thin board made of light wood. As an option - a laminate panel is quite suitable.

decoration

Highly milestone is the transformation of the finished structure into an almost “real” fireplace. This can be done in many ways, as the appearance of the fireplace will look as the master wishes.

First option

In this variant, decorative polyurethane foam elements are glued immediately onto cardboard. The mantelpiece from the front and sides is framed with a molding having a width of 10 ÷ 12 mm.

Beginning of finishing - gluing decorative embossed parts

• A thin molding divides the entire surface into separate zones, a niche of the hearth stands out.
• Next on separate sections surfaces, symmetrically to each other, are glued individual elements stucco.
• In addition to them, decorative columns can be installed on the sides of the portal.

All elements are glued to "liquid nails" or polyurethane glue.

• At the next stage, the entire surface of the fireplace, including decorative details, is painted with water-based white paint. The work is carried out with a brush and a sponge, in order to paint over everything well. hard-to-reach places. The result is a completely white design.

• Then, additional work needs to be done on the structure, for example, to cover the moldings and stucco with gilding or paint of a certain color, which can be made from the same water emulsion with the addition of color.
• After the painting processes are completed, it is recommended to cover the entire gable and side parts with a water-based varnish. It will protect the surface from various external influences, and also make it more comfortable for cleaning, since dust with a rough, colored water-based paint surface is removed very reluctantly.

Second option

Another option for decorating a fireplace using liquid wallpaper will give relief to the surface of the fireplace, under the structure of natural materials.

But, before applying the finishing mixture to the portal, it must be prepared and measures taken to decorate the hearth and mantelpiece.

• Front and side surfaces, as well as the niche of the hearth, are painted with water-based paint and left to dry.

To begin with - also staining in the base color

• Thin paper or newspaper is pasted over the mantelpiece - this is necessary for further decoration. When the surface dries, it is also covered with paint.
• The next step is to fix a molding imitating stucco molding under the mantelpiece on the “liquid nails”.

• Next, you can proceed to the design of the hearth of the fireplace. Cut from corrugated cardboard required amount rectangles that will imitate brickwork. They are glued into the niche of the hearth, and the distance between the rows should be approximately the same and be 8 ÷ 10 mm. The details of this imaginary "masonry" must be glued to "liquid nails" or polyurethane glue.

Formation of "brickwork" from rectangular pieces of cardboard

• After the glue dries, the “brickwork” is covered with water-based white paint.
• The next step is painting the "bricks". To achieve the desired shades, the required color is added to the water-based paint. As a rule, they make several shades of color close to each other in order to make the hearth look more picturesque.

• Further, prepared “liquid wallpaper” is carefully applied to the prepared surface of the portal. To apply the mixture, a spatula is used, with which it is distributed over the visible areas of the fireplace. Very carefully you need to apply the wallpaper near the polyurethane foam decorative elements - the mixture should close the joint between the surface and the stucco.

• Having finished working with the walls, you can proceed to decorating the mantelpiece. In this case, ordinary crumpled wet paper was used - it will imitate a marble surface. Wet paper straightens out on the shelf, but the crumpled drawing will still remain.

Relief figures can be toned "antique"

• After the paper and “liquid wallpaper” have dried, if desired, you can apply tinting on the stucco molding with a soft brush, and on the mantelpiece with a sponge, lightly touching the surface, so as to touch only the protruding lines of crumpled paper.

To create the appearance of a “stone base”, fragments of polystyrene foam are suitable

• The last stage in the transformation of the fireplace is the decoration of the base. The role of "stones" may well be performed by ordinary foam, which is glued to "liquid nails", and is also covered with paint with the addition of the selected tone to it.

Video: an example of creating a cardboard wall fireplace

corner fireplace

A corner fireplace is even easier to make than a wall one. This will require, in principle, exactly the same materials, and you can decorate it as the master wants. For decoration, the above-described polyurethane foam elements in combination with paint and liquid wallpaper, or just a self-adhesive film.

• Before production corner fireplace you need to make a sketch and a drawing. In order for it to be accurate, measurements are taken from the corner where the decorative interior accessory will be installed. It is especially important to do this if the fireplace will be placed in furniture wall or will be adjacent to it. In this case, it is recommended to make the legs of the triangle equal to the width of the side panels of the furniture wall.
• Further, according to the size of the box, the shape of the fireplace is mounted. If a large box is found, an even canvas is made from it, and the folds from the corners will help in making a triangle for a corner fireplace.
• A triangular shape is formed from the box, which is fastened with masking tape along the top of the corner.
• In order for the triangle to stand well on the floor surface, you need to give it additional rigidity. To do this, approximately 100 mm are measured at the corners above and below and cuts are made with a knife.
• Further, a straight line is drawn from the inside, which will connect the corner cuts, and then a shallow cut is made along this line. It will help you make an even fold.
• Exactly the same process is carried out with the other two sides of the triangle. Then the strips are bent, their excess part is cut off, and the joints are glued together.
• The bottom of the fireplace is made in the same way.

• Next, you need to make a pattern of the size of the hearth window from a separate piece of cardboard or paper. Then it is reduced from all sides by 70 ÷ 100 mm and the reduced part is cut out. It is superimposed on the large plane of the resulting "triangle" - the hypotenuse, outlined with a pencil and carefully cut out with a knife.
• Now it is necessary to make cuts at the corners of the window, for the same 70 ÷ 100 cm, and then they must be very carefully bent inside the window at a right angle. The corners of the bend must be immediately sealed with tape.
• To do rear walls hearth, you will need the corner of the box, and for the ceiling and bottom - two triangles. The inner part of the "firebox" is measured according to the resulting opening.
• These sizes are cut necessary details and stick together. Ready inner part fireboxes are mounted in a fireplace niche, attaching with tape to the bends that were made earlier.
• For the rigidity of the bottom of the firebox, stands can be arranged under it, glued together from several layers of cardboard in the form of columns. Two such details will be enough. They are glued between the lower plane of the fireplace structure and the bottom of the firebox.
• When the design of the fireplace is assembled, you can proceed to decorative design. In this case, self-adhesive film imitating brickwork was used to transform the exterior of the fireplace.
• Pasting starts from the inside of the structure, i.e. from the hearth. The process must be carried out very carefully, trying to follow the pattern for laying bricks. Then it is issued top part portal, then side walls around the firebox, and lastly the film is glued to the lower area of ​​the fireplace gable.

• Further, a mantelpiece is cut out of cardboard or plywood, finished and glued to the surface of the structure, which will serve as an excellent surface for placing decorative figurines or candles.

decorative firewood

Having made a fireplace and setting it in place, you can think about accessories that can decorate it. Since the fireplace is not real, decorative firewood, which can also be made from corrugated cardboard, is also perfect for it.

Such decorative "firewood" is easy to make on your own.

In order for such firewood to decorate the fireplace insert, you need to prepare the material and necessary tools- this is a knife, scissors, glue, paint, thin twine and corrugated cardboard peeled from an even top layer.

The work is carried out in stages, and it is quite simple to complete it.

• The size of the firewood depends on how large the firebox is so that it fits well into this space. The desired length and width are measured on cardboard, then strips are cut.

Production of "logs" and "branches"

• Next, the material is rolled up into a tube. Its thickness depends on the preference of the master - it can be a thick "log" or "branch", even or with "knots".
• After the tubes are rolled up, the edge of the cardboard is smeared with glue, pressed and tied with twine until completely dry. In this case, it is better to use polymer glue or “liquid nails”. Several pieces are made at once for poles.
• Next, thin “branches” are rolled up from the cardboard, which are marked out in such a way as shown in the top photo. After the glue dries, the “branch” is cut into several “knots”, which are then glued to the “logs”.

"Logs" are complemented by "knots"

• When the glue dries, the finished poles are covered with a thick layer of white paint, and then the logs can be tinted to look like any type of wood. For example, transverse black strokes different widths on a white background will make them "birch firewood", and dark brown stripes applied along the logs will show that "firewood is chopped" from "oak wood". Gouache is well suited for decorating logs - it is quite thick and goes well with water-based paint and, if necessary, thickly or translucently overlaps the white base.

It remains only to paint the resulting "poles" in the desired color

If you turn on the fantasy, then in the firebox you can make a safe backlight, consisting of colored LEDs, which will imitate smoldering or burning coals. “Tongues of flame” are also made from fabric, blown from below by a weakly powerful fan. They are illuminated the right light, will perfectly imitate a burning fire.

A decorative fireplace can be enlivened with lighting or "tongues of flame"

Video: tips for creating a decorative homemade fireplace

It must be admitted that all materials for making a fireplace and accessories for it are affordable, so do not be afraid to spoil them. You need to approach the process creatively and turn on your imagination, which, perhaps, will suggest additional design options. In the event that the master himself comes up with decorative elements, then it is quite possible to get exclusive option a fireplace that cannot be distinguished from the real one.

In anticipation of the New Year's magic, I want to transform my home, add comfort and festive mood. I remember European Christmas tales and films, where there is always a fireplace with spruce branches and red balls in the interior.

Do you think that installing a decorative hearth on the eve of the gift boom is an unacceptable waste? Then make a fireplace out of boxes. Yes, exactly one of those that should have been thrown away a long time ago, but somehow the hands did not rise.

At the same time, free up the pantry for the new year!

Like any other home craft, making a fireplace starts with planning. This stage may seem superfluous and boring when an idea is already growing in your head and you want to quickly translate it into reality. But it's mandatory. Without the right sketch, the "construction" of the hearth will take a lot of time and effort, and the result can be disappointing.

During the planning phase, do the following:

• carefully select a place for a decorative element, since it is undesirable to move the finished structure;
• we determine the style and prevailing colors in the interior: a decorative fireplace should harmoniously fit into the environment, and not stand out with its absurdity;
• we collect “building” material (any cardboard boxes will do) and choose the appropriate shape and size;
• we make a drawing of the desired design with a detailed indication of all dimensions;
• we select a method decorative finishes and prepare a drawing-sketch of the fireplace in color (very often what we draw in our imagination turns out to be far from ideal, but on paper all the flaws will be immediately visible).

When choosing a decoration method, we advise you to go through a hardware store. If you have not done repairs for a long time, then you will be surprised how many new materials and mixtures have appeared on the market. Perhaps such a walk will lead to original idea painting or coating with a simulant material.

Do not rush to simplify everything as much as possible, because the manufacturing process itself is already quite simple. The decoration of the structure needs to be given enough attention. Otherwise, you will get a craft at the level of a school labor lesson, which you will not deceive or surprise anyone.

What will be required?

The simplest design to manufacture is obtained from a box from a large-screen TV. Small boxes, for example from small household appliances or from under shoes, will need to be glued and redone in size.

Packaging from large household appliances (refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers and washing machines) it is better to disassemble into cardboard sheets and form a box for the fireplace from scratch.

To create a hearth, in addition to cardboard boxes, you may need:

• a piece of drywall or foam for the mantel;
• a roll of white paper for pasting;
• masking tape;
• stationery tape;
• Double-sided tape;
• long ruler, tape measure and pencil;
• sponge, wide brush and two small ones;
• scissors and stationery knife;
• PVA glue (for gluing cardboard);
• polymer glue (for attaching decor);
• water emulsion for priming (the background can be white or with the addition of color);
• acrylic paint for painting parts;
• finishing materials (liquid wallpaper, putty, plaster, varnishes);
• decorative elements (New Year's decor, ceiling plinth, decorative stucco, colored paper, etc.).

This list is not a dogma. It can be changed and replenished depending on the specific project. Make your list and prepare all the materials and tools on it in advance so that you don’t get distracted or annoyed during creativity.

Get inspired: the best ideas

If you are serious about making a fireplace out of boxes or sheets of cardboard with your own hands, then the ideas we have selected will help you understand what variations are possible and inspire you to create your own masterpiece.

A fireplace in the form of the letter "P" without a base is easy to manufacture. Imitation for brickwork of red paper bricks or wallpaper corresponds to the New Year theme.

Red brick fireplace green spruce represent the classic color scheme of the holiday.

To create the desired effect, an image of burning fields can be glued to the inner wall of the hearth. Such a fabulous option can be used as a prop for a children's party or for a home performance.

The image of the fire inside the fireplace can be more realistic, especially if you find a 3D format. If you take not individual bricks for pasting, but wallpaper or a special blank for brickwork, then it will turn out even more interesting. But here you need even corners and the correct shape.

You can also paint bricks on the surface. It will take longer, but it will look more believable. You can put rolled paper or thin cardboard in the firebox.

The use of plaster, followed by the application of masonry figures, turns a light cardboard structure into a solid stone structure. White color marble will perfectly fit into the interior of the bedroom with pastel colors.

A great place for a fireplace is the wall between the windows in the spacious living room of a private house. Option with chimney large room looks spectacular.

For a fireplace aristocratic style under a white massive stone, decorative elements made of expanded polystyrene (patterns, planks) and a ceiling baguette are well suited.

They are glued with polymer glue to the finished, but not painted structure. It is important to maintain symmetry.

Instead of pasting the boxes with white paper, you can use wrapping with a cloth of a certain color. Feel free to involve children in the process: joint crafts strengthen relationships and develop imagination.

An excellent option for a small hearth. It is more stable, so it can be placed not only against the wall. It will perfectly decorate the hallway. You can put a bunch of twigs from the park in the firebox, and to simulate fire, cut out a flame from colored paper or put short ones. led garlands(possible with a flickering effect). Presence dim light from the fireplace will fill the apartment with comfort and warmth.

If space permits, you can put a large false fireplace as tall as a human being. The fireplace mantel can be decorated with themed figurines and a miniature Christmas tree. We leave a closet in place of the firebox - the dimensions of the fireplace allow this. And a vase with sweets will replace the attraction of a flickering fire.

If the apartment does not have a free wall for a fireplace, then you can use the idea of ​​\u200b\u200ba corner design. His creation is no different increased complexity but here Special attention given to geometric proportions. Harmonious solution there will be a right-angled isosceles triangle at the base of a triangular prism.

To create a festive atmosphere in cozy corner light a few tea candles in the firebox, and put decor or tangerines on the shelf.

The New Year is the most fabulous holiday and it must be celebrated surrounded by magic. Create magic for yourself and your loved ones from available materials for three free evenings.

Master class: mini-fireplace from one box

Sometimes you want to festively decorate not only the house, but also the office or your workplace. In this case, it is enough to make a mini-fireplace that can be placed on the windowsill, open shelf or a desk.

For crafts you will need:

• 1 medium size box;
• 3 small elongated boxes;
• glue gun or regular PVA glue;
• a piece of cardboard for the mantelpiece;
• piece of wallpaper brickwork or self-adhesive oilcloth;
• white water-based paint;
• decor ( fir branches, garlands, candles);
• scissors and pencil.

Introducing step by step instructions for manufacturing:

Glue all the doors at the bottom of the box. On the front side, we bend one long sash (it will serve as a protruding base for the fireplace), and glue the other to two short sashes.

We apply small boxes around the perimeter of the resulting window and make markings with a pencil.

According to the markup, we expand the window, cutting off excess cardboard with scissors. Then glue the boxes.

We cut out decorative elements from the cut cardboard (you can come up with something original). We glue the blanks and planks on the fireplace.

We glue a cardboard mantelpiece, it should protrude 4-5 cm, forming a visor. We paint the craft with white paint in several layers. It is desirable to paint over from all sides.

We fix the decor made of plastic or metal with polymer glue. On the inner wall and on the protruding bent base with glue, a piece of wallpaper cut to size.

We complete the design New Year's decor and candles.

Master class: fireplace with a cutout in the form of an arch

An easy way to make a homemade fireplace out of two old boxes.

You will need:

• 2 big boxes the same size;
• stationery tape;
• knife and scissors;
• a sheet of cardboard;
• gray wrapping paper;
• brick color paint;
• sponge for applying paint;
• decor for decoration and imitation of fire in the furnace.

And now the whole process step by step:

We take two old boxes and connect them to make a large box. Carefully glue all joints and seams with tape.

From cardboard we make a cornice for the fireplace.

We cut out an arch in the box (it is better to pre-make necessary markings). We wrap the box and cornice with wrapping paper. We cut out a window in the place of the arch and glue the edges of the paper.

We glue the cornice with adhesive tape.

We paint over internal walls fireplace with black spray paint (this is done on the street). We dilute the paint of the desired shade for applying bricks. Using a sponge, apply bricks to the surface and leave to dry.

Firewood and candles on a black background create a special atmosphere.

Master class: corner fireplace made of cardboard sheets with a chimney

One of the options for a corner fireplace was presented above. Its creation from cardboard box won't be difficult. More complicated and interesting is the construction of cardboard sheets with a chimney.

First you need to prepare:

• cardboard sheets;
• roulette and a long ruler;
• pencil, scissors and stationery knife;
• glue gun;
• white and red paint.

When all the materials and tools are prepared, you can get to work. In this project, it is very important to draw up a preliminary drawing and make all measurements. It is more convenient to immediately cut the desired workpieces. And in order not to get confused, sign the sizes on them. Then it remains only to assemble the constructor.

Detailed manufacturing process:

Cut out triangular bases with rounding. It will take 4 blanks to create solid construction. Glue a border of pieces of cardboard to one of the blanks. Inside the resulting box we create stiffeners.

We close the structure with the second blank and get a solid foundation for the fireplace. Do the same for the top.

For reliability, we fix the joints with masking tape. Glue the resulting parts to the side panels.

We install a panel inside the fireplace to close the corner. We install planks from the sides and form a wide “wall” with stiffeners. We cover the finished structure with a primer and white paint.

From cardboard we cut blanks for decorating the fireplace inside and out. Items for interior design make wider and shorter and paint in pink color. It is better to make elements on the exterior design narrower and more authentic, they are painted red, creating a contrast. We glue the fireplace with blanks inside and out.

We proceed to the manufacture of a chimney with stiffeners. On the front side we glue a solid sheet of cardboard. We paint the chimney with white paint and create an imitation of wood.

We fix the chimney and decorate with New Year's decor.