How To Build Your Own Corner Electric Fireplace

Corner fireplaces provide a cozy and stylish way to heat any room. They are also surprisingly easy to build yourself. With a few basic tools and materials, you can have a beautiful corner fireplace that will add warmth and ambiance to your home in no time.

Here are the materials that you will need:

1 sheet of 1/2-inch drywall
1 sheet of 1/4-inch plywood
2-inch x 4-inch framing lumber
1-inch x 2-inch furring strips
Corner molding
Base molding
CaulkPaint or stain
Electric fireplace insert

Here are the steps to build your own corner electric fireplace:

Frame the fireplace. Cut two pieces of 2-inch x 4-inch framing lumber to the desired height of the fireplace. Then, cut two more pieces of 2-inch x 4-inch framing lumber to the desired width of the fireplace. Assemble the frame by attaching the four pieces of lumber together with screws.
Install the drywall. Cut a piece of 1/2-inch drywall to the size of the fireplace frame. Then, attach the drywall to the frame with screws.
Install the plywood. Cut a piece of 1/4-inch plywood to the size of the fireplace frame. Then, attach the plywood to the drywall with screws.
Install the furring strips. Cut several pieces of 1-inch x 2-inch furring strips to the desired length. Then, attach the furring strips to the plywood with screws. The furring strips will provide support for the corner molding and base molding.
Install the corner molding. Cut several pieces of corner molding to the desired length. Then, attach the corner molding to the furring strips with nails.
Install the base molding. Cut several pieces of base molding to the desired length. Then, attach the base molding to the furring strips with nails.
Caulk and paint or stain. Caulk all of the seams and joints in the fireplace. Then, paint or stain the fireplace to your desired finish.
Install the electric fireplace insert. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to install the electric fireplace insert.

With a little time and effort, you can build a beautiful and functional corner electric fireplace that will add warmth and ambiance to your home.