New Fireplace Mantels

One of the most noticeable features of a home other than its exterior is the living room. It really only true if the living room has a fireplace with nice elegant fireplace mantels that really adds to the home decor. This is typically because it is one of the first rooms a home buyer may see when entering the home. Fireplace mantelscan provide a rich and stylish look for a person’s home or a person or couple searching for a home to buy. The only turn off could be the fireplace design or the wrong fireplace mantel plans for this type of home or fireplace.

Location of the fireplace

Some mantels are strait and extend across an entire wall depending on the size of the fireplace and can add plenty of room. The mantel itself is a shelf which as most mantles are and hangs above the fireplace. The mantels are often made of hardwood or stone and can come as a single piece which must be permanently fixed on the wall or as separate pieces. However, some fireplaces are built into the corner of the living room to help save space while adding to the appeal of the living room. In several cases most mantels act for aesthetics with things like a fireplace bookshelf or mantle shelf.

One of the first things you want to do if you purchase a home is make a plan to update the home to reflect you personal preferences when it comes to home decoration. If you have a fireplace with a wood mantel and you think that the fireplace is lovely but you really wish you could have a stone fire place mantel, you are not totally lost. Several companies offer basic replacements or you can order a unique mantel solely designed for your fireplace. You can expect the replacement to cost you between $800-$2,000.00 this of course depends on your taste and budget.

If you use a company Fireplace mantels are made to fit your fireplace which is what makes our mantels custom not just off the shelf one size fit only. Most dimensions can be tailored to your exact specifications. If interested in stone mantels such as limestone they are not as cheap as their cast stone rivals. Being heavy, limestone mantels are difficult to install. Maintenance can be an issue too, as, unless the stone has been sealed, the stone is porous and will absorb soot and other stains. Once chipped, the mantel may have to be replaced, as repair work can look obvious if it is on the front of the fireplace mantel.