Fireplace Mantels As A Design Element

You hear people talk about getting a new fireplace or buying a house with a fireplace but you rarely hear people talk of fireplace mantels. A fireplace is entirely incomplete with a complementary mantel. A fireplace without a fireplace mantel is like a bed without a headboard. It is functional but not pleasing to the eye.  Do you ever wonder why a fireplace without a nice looking mantel looks so incomplete? A good example is that a fireplace without a mantel is like a painting without its frame. A lovely painting, or other artwork, on its own looks like it is missing something. On top of completing the painting, the frame can also entirely change the tone of the artwork. Just as a simple or ornate fireplace mantel can change the whole look of a room from simple and Zen like, to charming antique, simply by changing the frame around the fireplace.

Avalon Cast Stone Fireplace Mantel With Overmantel

Another important aspect to having a well-designed fireplace mantel is not even about the design itself. Having a mantel is just a great way to add other design elements to the room. If you think about it, old-fashioned mantels were used as places to put sentimental objects, or add some interest to the decor of a room.   With the number of styles and choices of fireplace mantels, it is a lot easier than you might realize to add or update the mantel around your fireplace. For example, you can easily renovate your existing fireplace mantel by adding a new surround. This low-cost fixer can entirely change the character of a room, and turn your fireplace into a charming centerpiece that adds an instant cozy feel to the room.

Contemporary Cast Stone Fireplace Mantel Surround

So if you have decided to take the plunge, how should you go about adding a mantel to your fireplace? The most important thing to do is take measurements. The second most important thing to do is explore your options with a fireplace design professional! Once you find a mantel that matches your design specifications, installation is simply a matter of fixing the mantel to the wall around your fireplace and adding any necessary trim to cover any exposed joints. If you can’t find mantel within the available designs, then a you can have a custom mantel manufactured for you by providing a picture as a guide.   If you’ve thought about adding a fireplace mantel or upgrading your old one, don’t put off the task any longer. This is one of the simplest, and cost-effective, renovation tasks that you can do in your home. If you want to increase the value of your home, or you are just interested in creating a fabulous focal point in your house, a fireplace mantel just might be your best bet.

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