What Is A Mantle?

A mantle is made up of stone or wood beam that serves as a support for the structure above a fireplace. The mantle makes the fireplace a focal point and sets the style for a room. Choose a suitable size and style of mantle, or design your own mantle making scaled working drawings. If the mantle doesn’t fits properly then you have to reinstall the fireplace to make it look better.

Enhance your home with beautiful fireplace mantle designs. Before buying new mantles, consider that, what a new mantle can do to your fireplace. If you spent more on mantles and it is doesn’t not satisfy your needs then everything is going to be a waste.

Types of mantle:
Its better to choose a wood mantle finished in warm oak, cherry birch or white. It creates the perfect match to your own decor with an unfinished oak mantle. The concrete mantle, in halva or linen, combines classic design with clean, contemporary lines. Corner fireplaces add charm and grace to any room’s decor while saving space.

The stone mantle may enhance the beauty of your fireplace. They are sturdy, durable and lasts longer. The sandstone or granite mantle can really change the attitude of a room and makes your room quite beautiful. The custom mantle adds sophistication and culture to your fireplace. While it gives, a traditional approach for your décor.

Finishes:
There are varieties of finishes available for fireplace mantles such as mahogany, antique white, classic French burled oak, carved leaf burled oak, torchiere distressed oak, white oakridge, cherry oak etc.

Size & Price:
The size of the mantle depends on the structure of the fireplace. They normally come in 42" W x 29" D x 42" H costs $450. Likewise, the 42" W x 14" D x 42" H costs $475 and above. For corner mantles like 42" W x 14.5" D x 42" H costs $500. The price range depends on finish, style and quality.