Fireplace Mantels Add Style and Color
Above Your Fireplace
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Fireplace Mantels Shop
Fireplace mantels act as a frame around the
fireplace, extending across the top of the firebox, and perhaps
descending down the sides as well. As one of the most
visible
 parts of a fireplace, mantels offer a
special opportunity to set the tone of an entire
room. Fortunately, fireplace mantles, or mantel
shelves as they are sometimes called, come in a huge
variety of styles, heights and finishes, enabling you to
choose the perfect one to match your décor.
Choosing Your
Fireplace Mantle
Selecting the right
mantel is a process of discovery as you identify your personal
style. Wood fireplace mantels create a cozy atmosphere
and come in a variety of stains such as oak, maple, cherry and
mahogany. Marble or stone mantels create an elegant mood,
especially when paired with classic brass andirons and a
decorative or stained glass fireplace screen. Treasured
family photos receive special attention while resting atop an
antique fireplace mantel, which can now be easily purchased
online without a time-consuming hunt through dozens of antique
stores.
Unfinished Mantles
Buying an
unfinished mantel enables you to match the stain to your
existing woodwork. You can also paint it the same
color as the adjacent walls,  de-emphasizing the mantel, thus drawing
attention to other areas of the fireplace.
Suggested
Shops
MantelsDirect.com – This company offers
one of the largest selections of mantels available online,
including a huge choice of wood finishes, marble, cast stone,
and gypsum stone in a variety of designs and sizes.
Prices are quite affordable, and many products include free
shipping.
FireplaceMantels.com–
Specializing in wood mantels and fireplace surrounds, choose
from a variety of wood shades or colors, or select an
unfinished mantel to perfectly match the rest of your
room. They also have an excellent selection of rustic
mantels for a rugged look. If you prefer stone, there
are several classic marble offerings as well.
FireplaceMantels.com also sells MDF (Medium
Density Fiberboard) mantle shelves which give the
look of wood at a much lower cost.
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