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Mantels & Fireplaces: Finding the Right One
Because the mantel is the primary focus of any room, selecting the one that's "just right" is a critical design decision.
Click here for a list of suppliers of authentic period-style mantels
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It's hard to over-emphasize the importance of
a mantel and fireplace in a room setting. Many architects and
interior designers start a room design
by selecting the mantel first and then design the rest of the room
around it. Because of the mystical power still generated by hearth and fire,
it's difficult for any mantel not to become the focal point of a room.
As a result, it's worth taking the time to make a thorough survey of
the market to make sure you select that mantel and associated
fireplace that's just right for the space you're designing.
NEW VS. ANTIQUE
Because mantels are so
important -- and pricey -- they are among the most
common items you'll find at architectural
antique dealers. If you're looking for an especially ornate, high-quality
mantel, it's quite possible you're more likely to find what you want
as an antique (if so, see this list of architectural salvage dealers). If a simpler mantel with clean, straight lines is what you're
after, buying a new mantel will probably be the better course.
MATERIAL
In addition to new vs. antique, you also have a wide
range of mantel materials to choose from: marble, cast stone, plain wood
painted, plain wood natural finish, fieldstone,
carved wood, cast iron, gypsum-plaster, carved stone and more. The
choice of material contributes to the style and tone of the room.
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
The style of mantel you select can make
a room feel like a medieval baronial hall, an elegant French salon
or a rustic Adirondack cabin. No single choice is right; the most
important thing is that the rest of the architectural ornament and
room decoration reinforce the style and tone set by the mantel and
fireplace.
Click here for a list of suppliers of authentic period-style mantels
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