I added simple trim for interest. I also stained the hearth.
I added 2×4’s to be the base of tiled inset trim around the open box area of the fireplace. I also added MDF to the onset box area on which I layed tile. I used a piece of cheap white wood as the top of the mantle and white wood 1×4 trim around the ledge.
I also added 1×2 trim to the hearth. For more details and specifics about the fireplace pop over to my blog!
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