Choosing The Best Rustic Fireplace Mantel
Whether you have gas burners for your fireplace, have a name brand fireplace like Dimplex, or don't know or care who built your fireplace, choosing the right mantel can really make a difference in the way that it looks. The right mantel can make a shabby fireplace look chic or a a modern fireplace look rustic. Finding the right Rustic Fireplace Mantel is very easy these days with super home improvement stores and, of course, the Internet. You just need to ensure that you purchase a mantel that fits your fireplace correction in terms of width.
If you look online, there are hundreds of Rustic Fireplace Mantels that will work for any budget. For example, if you have a limited budget, you can choose the Shenandoah Fireplace Mantel. this mantel is a standard above the fireplace mantel that is 72" long and 9" in depth. The 9" allow you to place vases, books, photos or whatever else you want on the mantel without fear of them falling off. This mantel is made of oak and is available in a medium stain with a distressed finish or is available unfinished so that you can stain it the color that suits you best.
If you prefer a surround and Rustic Fireplace Mantel that is joined together, then the Rustic Oak Mantel by White rover Architectural Salvage and Antiques may be perfect for you. This mantel is an antique, which adds even more rustic flair. Because is it 88" high, with the mantel at 51" high, it is quite dramatic and would be used as a focal point in your room. This mantel isn't cheap, however, and costs $3850, which may be too much if you are on a limited budget.
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If your are seriously constrained budget wise, then you may want to consider a book on building your own Rustic Fireplace Mantel such as the book by John Leaman called Fireplace and Mantel Ideas. This book is full of step by step instructions on how to build different mantels, including rustic mantels. It will tell you what tools you will need, how long a project should take, how to measure your space properly and so on. This is an excellent option for those of you who have limited money because it only costs $19.95 and some project instructions will include using found wood in the project. |
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