Today let s make decorating a mantel easy and get a free printable guide sheet and checklist at the end of the post for creating a.
Stone mantel decor.
If you do don t hang frames too high.
But not when it is the focal point for a room.
Decorating the mantel is probably one of the most daunting decor tasks we do.
You don t always have to hang.
A veneer stone fireplace mantel is made of a thin layer of stone that s attached to a base material.
You would think that it would be so easy to decorate a long piece of board right.
Also known as bedford limestone this type of natural stone is the highest quality quarried limestone in america.
Farmhouse style decor is hotter than ever.
At old world stoneworks we make our beautiful cast stone fireplace mantels and range hoods from manmade stone modeled after indiana limestone.
What are some stone mantel considerations.
The mantel is made entirely of stone.
Using a large mirror.
For a bold fireplace mantel remember that you have the freedom to decorate with nothing at all.
In the photo above the channeled wood mixed in with the dark color of the fireplace is so spectacular it honestly doesn t need any decor at all.
Since the mantel has a light and neutral color it allows the fireplace to stand out.
The 84 augusta fireplace mantel is a custom designed cast stone mantel that offers a modern distinctive design that is related to the european style fashions through the late 18th century made in the u s a.
Just a few inches above the mantel is the ideal height.
In this case rustic accessories a little greenery and a vintage style clock help a stone mantel feature the look in a fresh and accessible way.
One of our favorite mantel decorating ideas is to layer varying sizes of framed or unframed art decoratively on the mantle.
This kind of fireplace mantel is worth considering if you want a modern and clean looking fireplace.
Online shopping from a great selection at home kitchen store.
This type of stone fireplace mantel is also lighter so it is less difficult to install and also less expensive than a natural stone mantel.