What You Should Know about Modern Fireplace Mantels

With the holiday season approaching, many people have friends and family coming over to visit. If it is cold outside, there is nothing more comfortable and warming than a fireplace roaring with flames. The sound of the crackling wood alone can delight your guests. A fireplace that is not properly dressed up, however, will not receive the attention it deserves. The best way to enhance your fireplace is by surrounding it with a fireplace mantel.

A fireplace mantel not only outlines your fireplace to make it more picturesque, but also provides a shelf to set pictures or other decorations on. Those who celebrate Christmas will also find that a fireplace mantel is the perfect place to hang stockings from. Those who are in the market for a fireplace mantel will often become overwhelmed by the sheer variety available. It is hard to go wrong with a modern fireplace mantel.

Modern fireplace mantels can be recognized by their contemporary clean lines and smooth texture. Because they are not bursting with decorative carvings like many other mantel types, modern mantels fit well with many different room and office designs. These mantels are made in several stone types, the most popular of which is marble. Each type of stone includes several different colors to choose from as well.

By visiting our showroom, you can get a first-hand look at our fireplace mantels and we can help you choose the type that is best for you. For those who are still unable to find exactly what they are looking for, we offer custom fireplace mantels that are sure to suit their needs.

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