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Vintage Fireplace
Mantels
 So
your home is decorated with fine furniture passed down from two
generations of your family.
You're thinking about setting up a fireplace
with an effective mantel, but don't want to sacrifice the
traditional feel of your living space. An Antique Fireplace Mantel
will allow you to maintain that classicism.
These mantels capture a timeless and sophisticated look that has
long been associated with ornate fireplaces in mansions and palaces.
An older type home, say one that's colonial, will also benefit from
an
antique mantel because it will create an historic presence.
These vintage fireplace mantels weren't built to mesh with today's
fireplaces, so even if you visit an antique or salvage store and
purchase one, you will still have to make some adjustments to it.
Most of the time, the mantels are bigger than the fireplace and must
be trimmed down. It won't hurt if you copy the dimensions of your
fireplace to take along with you when you are going to the store.
Next, ensure that you choose a design that you can live with and
ties in
well with your personal taste and style.
It is imperative that before construction, you verify the building
and fire
codes. Considering the labor and the monetary aspect of it, these
mantels don't come cheap. Experts say that this type of job is for
the professionals only. But bear in mind what a fireplace of this
caliber can do for the resale value of your house.
In keeping with the vintage theme, as far as accessorizing your
mantel, we suggest antique bottles or miniature sculptures to
complete the look. And if after installing your mantel, everything
in the room looks clustered, mirrors overhead will create an
illusion that the room is huge.
Helpful articles and common questions regarding
fireplace mantels:
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