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Top 5 Decor Ideas To Spruce Up Your Mantel For Winter

Winter is coming and you must prepare as soon as you can! Even though we have no White Walkers to prep for, the onset of winter does call for some seasonal decor to spice up our lives. A mantel is a vital part of your indoor fireplace and needs its very own decor to ring in the festive cheer. Mantels are like hoods that frame the fireplace opening. They also serve as covers for the chimney breasts. Here are some exciting fireplace mantel ideas that will help you spruce up your decor game this winter!   Go for a Cozy Wintry Decor: A long cold winter means a lot of cozying up near the fireplace. A simple limestone mantel is a perfect fit for traditional cozy decor. To get this done, you need to choose elements that represent the shades of winter. Some rustic pinecones, brown wooden figurines, and creamy white cotton stems can help you create a wintry appeal. Adding a few icy blue objects or a simple mirror can help you play off the chilly vi...

5 Tips To Use Colour Schemes For Making Your Fireplace Pop

  Instagrammers have been going gaga over the painted fireplace trend for good reason. Whether you choose bold hues or soft pastels, colors can make a fireplace pop like nothing else! Even if you don’t want to paint your fireplace and change it forever, there are clever tricks you can use to add a dash of color to your home. No matter what type of fireplace you own, there is a color scheme for every kind of style. Here are the top 5 tips for adding a splash of color to your very own indoor fireplace.   Add a Wallpaper in Contrasting Shade: Making contrasting shades can add a whole new dimension to your room. Carrara marble fireplace surrounds are typically found in light neutral shades. These shades can contrast with maximalist designs in bold colors like black or red. Choosing a wallpaper with such designs can help you offset the elegance of the marble surrounds of your fireplace. Adding wallpaper can also be a great way to protect your wa...

Top 3 Materials For A Sophisticated Stone Fireplace To Jazz Up Your Home

An indoor fireplace is an excellent way to add a touch of warmth and beauty to your home. Fireplaces can be made of different materials, but only a few can create the sophistication that comes with a splendid stone mantel. Before you head to the fireplace store , here is a crash course on the three best materials for getting the elegant stone look for your fireplace.   ●        Marble: Marble is perhaps the most beautiful natural stone for the fireplace of your dreams. It is stylish, durable, and available in multiple shades and hues. Despite the availability of different shades, white marble fireplace mantels are a hit among old-school homeowners because this pristine shade brings out the true sophistication of this natural stone. Marble offers both aesthetic and functional benefits while designing the look of a fireplace. This material is heat-resistant and perfect for those cold winters when you absolutely can't do without a crackling fire. At ...

Types of rooms that can beautifully showcase the beauty of a marble fireplace

  Fireplaces have been around the corner for ages. Since the Victorian era and the French epoch, fireplaces have been used as a place of gathering. The fireplace mantels were used to showcase the decorative and keep the space immaculate. Stonecast fireplaces and marble mantels were seen as signs of luxury. The situations aren’t much different now. Modern cast stone fireplaces have taken the decor world by storm. People still love fireplaces because of their aesthetic quality, functionality, and practicality, and they are right in doing so. Fireplaces are extremely versatile. They can be the star of any room irrespective of the theme or design. If you are confused about the kind of space that you have and whether your fireplace will fit into the space or not, here are some tips for you. Dive in and find out the types of rooms where a fireplace can look stunning. Sleek and modern Elegant marble fireplaces and faux stone fireplace mantels are best for sleek and modern rooms....

Marble fireplace design ideas for your unique home

  Isn’t marble one of the prettiest materials that appeal to the eye and makes its home in the hearts? Starting from the ornate Greek marble sculptures to the Italian marble fireplace mantels , everyone loves marble. Isn’t interior all about indulging in the luxury of gorgeous statement elements scattered in sync in the ambiance? Well, marble is the sign of transcendence and luxury in the decor world so yes marble fireplaces can make magic happen! Well, if you want to get started with your home’s renovation job or you are looking forward to getting a cast stone mantel shelf for your home, here are some design ideas to propel your creativity. Have fun reading! The inception fireplace The whole point of getting a marble fireplace is showing off the most luxurious decor piece that you own. Start by choosing a space that you love looking at because the marble fireplace will become a semi-permanent fixture in your home. Though you can never go wrong with an ornate classic marble ...

Give your home the decor upgrade that it deserves with these amazing fireplace mantel ideas

If your fireplace is the centerpiece of your home, your fireplace mantel is your personal signature on the centerpiece. For centuries, homeowners have used fireplace mantels to show off their worldly goods and objects of interest. Apart from the marble fireplace hearth that imparted a welcoming vibe, the mantels were the way to provide an introduction to the intimate world of one’s home and hearth. Even today, cast stone fireplace mantels serve as an extension of the overall fireplace architecture to showcase the household style and implement simple convenience. Fireplace mantels are extremely versatile. There are many designs and materials that can be used for fireplace mantels. Some people position framed artworks and prints above their mantels, while others incorporate jazzy entertainment systems. Whether your taste aligns with the elegant Victorian marble or edgy stone, fireplace mantels can configure the old-world nuance to your new world. Want a mantel for your marble, cast...

Mantel Trivia for the First Time Fireplace Shopper

Firebox, mantel, mantel shelf, surround, and hearth; all of these elements or different parts come together to complete a fireplace. So, when buying one you need to consider the cost and utility of each. For this blog, we will talk only about  fireplace mantels ; What is a fireplace mantel? What is a fireplace mantel shelf? What are its benefits? How to choose the size of the mantel?   If it is your first time buying a natural stone or  stone cast fireplace , this is a trivia you would not want to miss.   What is a fireplace mantel? The mantel is the horizontal top extended ledge of the fireplace placed over the firebox. A fireplace mantel covers the top of the firebox, mostly supported by legs, and is usually the heaviest and deepest part of your fireplace. Nevertheless, it is as integral to the anatomy of a fireplace as a surround and the firebox. If your fireplace is made of cast stone, then you can complement it with  faux stone fireplac...