What to Look for When Buying Fireplace Mantels

When choosing a new mantel for your fireplace, it’s important to choose features that will work well with your surroundings for years to come. If you change your decor and furnishings frequently, you want to be sure that your mantel can withstand these changes and still fit in with the overall look and appeal of your room.

Today’s mantels are made with a variety of materials to give you the look you want. These materials are available in a variety of styles, such as modern, contemporary, geometric, rustic, and more. You can get smooth, flowing lines or more geometric styles, depending on the look you’re trying to achieve. Detailing can be simple to ornate. Various color options are also available to make your fireplace mantel stand out or blend with existing furnishings.

French country fireplace mantels can work well with a variety of decor and styles. The natural colors combined with delicate detailing of vines, florals, or shells adds a gentle focus to the fireplace without taking attention away from the rest of the room and its furnishings. If you wish to retain your room’s existing focal points but want more than an ordinary mantel, this may be the choice for you.

SoCal Fireplace Mantels offers a huge selection of mantels in their showroom. If you cannot find the right one to suit your tastes, you can work with the design expert to create a custom mantel to meet your needs.

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