Transform Your Basement Wine Lounge: Installing a Live Edge Hickory Mantel @HomeProHero

Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

See how I turn an ordinary basement into a cozy wine lounge by crafting and installing a one-of-a-kind live-edge hickory mantel. I walk you through selecting the perfect piece of hickory milled from my own property, squaring the sides, sanding it smooth, and dry-fitting it over a tiled fireplace.

You'll learn how to measure for a seamless fit, notch around obstacles, and drill anchor points without damaging your tile. Then I install heavy-duty wall anchors and shelf mounts, level the live-edge mantel, and secure it to the wall. To finish the look, I apply a natural finish to highlight the wood grain and hang a panoramic photo that ties the entire wine lounge together.

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⏱️ VIDEO TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction & Project Overview
00:38 Fireplace Details & Mantel Design Plans
01:09 Selecting & Preparing Hickory Timber
01:52 Squaring the Sides & Sanding the Mantel
02:30 Cutting Notches & Dry Fitting on Tile Fireplace
03:14 Marking & Drilling Anchor Points
04:06 Installing Heavy-Duty Wall Anchors & Mounts
04:43 Leveling & Securing the Hickory Mantel
05:27 Applying Wood Finish & Final Touches
06:03 Hanging a Panoramic Photo & Decor
06:40 Styling the Wine Lounge with Décor
07:15 Final Reveal & Mantel Walkthrough
07:54 Project Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts

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