Renovation diaries: Painting ceiling beams and choosing a paint color for our cottage living room paneling.

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How to build a shaker styled bookshelf for your cabinets or builtins. Easy to follow woodworking project for any skill level

Asymmetrical white styled shelves fitted over white shaker cabinets flank a white shiplap fireplace accented with a chunky stained oak mantel topped with French candlesticks and a tobacco basket.

Here are some fireplace inspiration photos to get your motivated on how to showcase a what many consider to be a focal point of the living room.