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Arranging Design Accents
Homes are often judged by the condition of their interior finishes. More than anything else, we notice and remember the details of a room’s decoration: the singular touches that express the homeowner’s tastes and personality. Décor accents,...
Chairs, Rockiing Chairs and Other Comfortable Places To Park It!
A chair is one of the best inventions ever made. If you've been standing a long time what can appeal more to the eye than a comfortable chair. Chairs are an essential part of any room. One of the first things a person looks for when entering a...
Furniture Placement Secrets
Furniture Placement Secrets By BatSheva Vaknin
The easiest and most inexpensive way to invigorate the design of
your living room is to rearrange the furniture items you already
own. Furniture placement can be a daunting task, no matter...
Instead of cleaning, decorate
Trying to maintain both a beautiful interior, and a neat and organized home, can be a daunting endeavor. One of the worst mistakes that you can make when planning the design of your residence is to arrange it in such a way that your...
Three Tips On Starting Your Antique Collection
Tip 1: Understanding antiques
In strict antique-speak, an antique is any collectable item that is seventy to one-hundred years old. Newer items can also be quite valuable; if you know how to pick them. In all instances, a collectible item has...
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Choosing Fireplace Mantel Shelves
Stone and wood shelves are the preferred choices of material for fireplace mantel shelves. Stone and wood shelves are quite popular these days and both have quite a history with its association to fireplaces.
Wooden mantels, for instance, were widely used up until World War I, paired with overhead mirrors or paintings.
Experts say that the best wood mantels are like pieces of heirloom furniture and are available in hardwoods like oak, maple and cherry with a variety of finishes. Although the price range from $1500 and up, the rewards coming from such an investment will not only be eye candy when blended with like furniture but would be something that will remain in your family from generations to generations, to be enjoyed on cold winter days and nights.
If you choose wood, be sure to check with the fire department to find out about the rules on building your shelf.
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Stone on the other hand, was chiseled from stonewalls to enhance medieval fireplaces.
Fast forward to the 21st century and stone is still winning rave reviews with shelf builders. One must agree that marble, granite and even limestone's earthy appearance can give a timeless yet exquisite feel to a room.
Depending on where you go to purchase stone mantels, the price can range from $700 to $2000 and upwards for antique stone.
Thankfully, scientists over the years have replicated the pricey stone look by coming up with cast stone, a form of concrete.
Fireplace Mantels Info provides detailed information about wood, stone, custom, antique, and discount fireplace mantels, as well as fireplace mantel shelves, surrounds, and more. Fireplace Mantels Info is the sister site of Gas Fireplaces Web.
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