Replacing fireplace with mantel

julie browne

2 months ago

W I have a chunky wooden fireplace was going to use part of it to make a mantle would this look OK

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Isla Cherry
2 months ago
I'm not sure. Its a very very rustic style. Modern style mantels to go with your woodburner are usually just a clean piece of oak, very simple. If you showed as more of the room my advice might change.
julie browne
Original Author
2 months ago
I am waiting on the plasters at the minute just got paster board up going to get it painted plus getting shelves built either side of the fire place.Then would I just be better getting a plain mantel
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Isla Cherry
2 months ago
It looks great so far. A plain thick oak mantel would finish it off nicely.
julie browne
Original Author
2 months ago
Would you do your shelving white or wood what would look best
Isla Cherry
2 months ago
Oak shelving always looks timeless and classy. That said painted MDF can look great too. Do lots of research on Houzz, there is an article about built in shelving today. Personal preference. I would be tempted to go for floating shelves in oak to match the mantel.
Betty Boo
2 months ago
A simple oak shelf the full width of your chimney breast would look great. Are you planning to remove your tv from above the fire place and put it on the unit on the right in the photo?
julie browne
Original Author
2 months ago
OK will do thanks for your help
julie browne
Original Author
2 months ago
No I am keeping the TV on the fireplace was going to put shelves & cupboards either side for some storage like the photo
Betty Boo
2 months ago
As Isla said, there’s currently an article on Houzz showing some fabulous ideas for alcoves which might give you inspiration.
Sonia
2 months ago
Nice piece of oak would look very smart. Of course you could paint the current rustic one if budget was tight. Shelving can be natural wood or painted, whatever you prefer. Both are lovely.

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