When it comes to fireplaces and interior design, a mantel can be your best friend. Having a fireplace mantel not only adds a nice aesthetic to the room, but it also creates more space for decoration. Whether you are looking for a sleek, modern mantel, or a rustic, barn beam, this accessory is ideal for almost any fireplace design. In this blog post we will discuss a number of benefits and advantages of adding a mantel to your fireplace setting.
Aesthetic & Room Appeal
One of the most obvious benefits of a fireplace mantel is the aesthetic improvement you would be adding to the room. Not only does a mantel grab your attention, but it also creates more appeal towards your fireplace. A mantel especially helps to make your fireplace appear as the focal point of the room. It compliments the interior taste, and can improve the overall vibe of the room. A mantel allows you to be creative with its color and finishing options. From barn beam wood options, to sleek, dark looks, fireplace mantels can make any room pop.
Decoration & Design Opportunities
Fireplace mantels offer endless options for decoration creativity. They provide a platform to display artwork, photographs, seasonal décor, and so much more. Depending upon the season or time of year, you can easily customize your mantel. As the holidays approach for example, you could add Christmas cards on top, or even stockings and other festival decorations. Mantels are ideal for decorations like these especially during the cold months of the end of the year. It should be noted that the fireplace mantel needs to be “non-combustible”, in order to place certain decorations or hangs things down from the mantel over the fireplace. At Coalway we offer many different options for non-combustible mantels, to help you achieve your interior design goals!
Space & Storage
Another advantage of having a mantel above your fireplace is for storage. Whether you have a lot of items you never have room for, or just need an additional place to put some of your things, a mantel can help. Place your favorite books you like to read in your down time on the mantel. Or perhaps you have other functional items like a mirror, clock, or plants, put those up there to save space and also decorate the space. Having additional space is ideal, and can also draw attention towards those items with them being placed on the mantel.
Coziness
Mantels, especially nice wood mantels, help to bring a level of comfort and coziness to the room. Especially when placing family pictures or seasonal items on them, fireplace mantels bring warmth to whomever is in the room. When the family gathers around the fire for warm coffee or hot cocoa, during the winter, it is hard to beat.
In conclusion, there are so many benefits of having a fireplace mantel in your living space. After choosing the fireplace of your dreams, make sure to consider adding on a quality mantel to place above it. Mantels will maximize the aesthetic of the room and allow you to be creative with decorations and room décor. Did you know you can also increase the value of your home by having a mantel with your fireplace? There are so many reasons why having a fireplace mantel is a great idea. Being able to personalize your mantel, and create an overall coziness to the living space, is a great feeling. Friends and family will surely notice a well designed mantel, and it will stand out and bring warmth to the room during the holidays.
You can check out some of our fireplace mantel options here, but also make sure to stop into our stores to see them fully in person and customize them how you would like!
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