Mantel Shelves

            A fireplace is the center of attention in a room. As such, the mantel, the most visible part of the fireplace, became one of the most decorated areas in the household. One of the parts of mantels that receive the most attention is the mantel shelves.

            Mantel shelves are important because of their display capabilities. Families can display any kind of heirloom on their mantel shelves, which makes them the most versatile area to decorate. Families can display heirlooms on them, as well as other kinds of bric-a-brac. Mantel clocks are also a good fit for mantel shelves. When displaying items on mantel shelves, care should be taken to ensure that the items compliment the overall design of the fireplace, and the architecture of the room.

           Mantel shelves have a wide range of design options. High-end stone and fine wood mantel shelves can be carved, with more ambitious designers carving reliefs on the top. In addition, fine wood mantel shelves can be stained in a number of shades to match whatever needs the designer has. Mantel shelves can also be cut in any pattern necessary to match a designer’s vision for the fireplace, from rectangular to elaborate curves and arcs.