Uses For Old Fireplace Mantels

You could also opt for a fun visual display with candles.

Uses for old fireplace mantels. Other antique fireplaces and mantels can come in simple designs for those who prefer a minimal piece. Old meets new in this living room by kingston lafferty design the ornate victorian mantel contrasts with the graphic tiled fireplace which reflects the geometric cabinets. Place a large vase with bright showy flowers matching your room s interior in the center to draw the eye. When choosing a fireplace you may have the option to choose a combination fireplace mantel or find each piece separately.

Rather than go months with an empty space until winter take the time to use it as a fun accent piece. The decorative frames appeared in american homes first in the colonial period. Bjorn woodworks shipwreck 72 in w x 6 in h x 10 in d distressed dark walnut alder stained and distressed fireplace mantel. If you enjoy environmentally friendly options for architectural embellishments antique mantels easily fall into the reduce reuse and recycle trend.

See more ideas about fireplace mantels antique fireplace fireplace. The rustic look of a hand hewn beam atop your fireplace contributes a focal point that everyone will admire. Jul 22 2013 restoration resources also carries an extensive collection of both wooden and marble fireplace mantels all uniquely different from simple designs to elaborately carved. Antique combination fireplace mantels commonly come with matching components that make the design more cohesive.

I had to remove one of the legs in her driveway to shoe horn it into my car nbsp nbsp then i moved it into my garage where it sat for several months nbsp i got so tired of looking at it. Our selection includes many beautifully detailed antique mantels in a variety of colors and styles dating from the mid 1800 s and generally ranging in price from 500 to 9500. Dec 3 2019 explore leah fretwell s board antique fireplace mantels followed by 271 people on pinterest. We have hundreds of hand hewn rough sawn finished or un finished antique wood fireplace mantles and new mantels to choose from.

When fireplace mantels aren t in use they can create a void in the room. Gently used antique fireplace mantels come in several styles. For pricing and availability. Another fireplace mantel decorating tip is to hang numerous sizes and shapes of mirrors instead of just one.

I had no idea what i would do with it as i don t have a fireplace but i knew i would think of something eventually. Ashley hearth products 56 5 in w x 40 5 in h x 15 in d white pine contemporary fireplace mantel. A generous lady was giving away a free wooden mantel online so i scooped it up.