Fireplace Mantels
March 1, 2010GuestPoster Comments OffFireplace mantels have had a place in the hearts of homeowners for years, and make excellent points of interest within rooms. They can become displays for flat screen television sets, an extra shelf for trinkets and family photographs, or just a beautiful focal point that anchors a room and sets a distinct design scheme.
Mantels set the fireplace and can change its entire appearance. Stone fireplaces can be given a rustic, western edge with a simple wood mantel. Mixing and matching materials for fireplaces and their mantels is a great way to evoke an eclectic mood, or just bring a fireplace into a modern design scheme. Mantels can be created out of many different types of wood, ceramic, and several types of stones.
A mantel will generally cover only the top of a fireplace, while a surround will surround the top and two sides of the fireplace and work well in Victorian and Traditional room designs. They come in different styles and usually have intricate detailing. This detail creates the finishing look of a fireplace and conveys a room’s design scheme.
Creating a unique look for a fireplace mantel requires interesting ideas but there are some easy touches that can dramatically affect a room’s decor. Glass or ceramic tiles come in many different colors and shapes. By covering a simple mantel and fireplace with a small, pearl finish tile, homeowners will create something impossible to find in many stores. Hand-painted tiles will also change the look of a mantel.
Fireplace mantels are made for every room design and look great on top of a fireplace. They allow room for modern touches such as television and surround sound speakers, but also work well for displaying souvenirs and meaningful pieces. The attention-drawing abilities of a fireplace will make guests focus directly above to any items displayed on top of a fireplace mantel will never be missed by visiting family and friends.
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