Small Fireplace Mantel. Your mantel is often the focal point of your living room, so having it beautifully styled is important to the space above your mantel is like a blank canvas where you can create beautiful visual interest. If you're like me and don't have an actual fireplace, but would love to have a mantel to work with, make your own!
Talk with a fireplace expert. Since the fireplace itself is a big attraction wherever it's placed, the mantel can be a centerpiece. A dated fireplace is given a british colonial look with the addition of staircase posts, molding and a coat of fresh paint. On the end wall of a formal living.
If you're lucky enough to have a fireplace mantel in your home, you know just all you really need on a minimalist mantel is a few thoughtfully placed trinkets—a small stack of books, a vase, a candle.
Talk with a fireplace expert. Mantels are so much fun to decorate! Watch the video above to see how to build a painted fireplace mantel yourself! This project uses standard lumber and crown molding to create a fresh new look.
