Fireplace Mantel Shelves... Standout Styles & Profiles!
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Fireplace mantel shelves -- particularly those made from wood -- can be crafted in a variety of ways to give a fireplace a wide range of different looks . . . . from very rugged and rustic to extremely sleek and chic! In addition to its practical function as a place to showcase family photos, treasured mementos and holiday decor, a fireplace mantel shelf can, in large part, define the style of a room. By simply changing the profile of the mantel shelf, you can go from a very traditional, formal to semiformal look, such as that pictured in the striking examples above and below . . .
. . . . . . to a much more casual and laid-back -- even slightly whimsical -- look, such as shown in the example below right, where the room's nautical theme is carried over to the mantel shelf in the shape of a ship's hull.
For a truly rustic or
"Adirondack"
look, a rugged, unadorned and unfinished squared off timber will do nicely, as depicted in the two examples
below.
Alternatively, a peeled and split log works well as a mantel shelf in the ex- ample below left . . . . as does
a piece of natural driftwood in the example below right by master stone artisan, Lew French.
See more extraordinary stone fireplace designs by Lew French!
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For a uniquely personal statement, a hand-carved mantel shelf is a great way to showcase a hobby or favorite
pastime. The wilderness scenes carved in the fireplace man- tel shelves at right and below are ideal for anyone
who loves to hunt or fish in the great outdoors.

If your tastes are a bit less rustic, but you still have a deep apprecia- tion for hand-crafting and quality
workmanship, the
Arts and Crafts
mantel shelf pictured at right may be more to your liking.
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Craftsman Fireplace Mantel Shelves
Similarly, the handcrafted quality and finish of the fireplace mantel shelves on the Southwestern style fireplaces
pictured below (top row) may also be a good fit . . . as well as the
Spanish-inspired designs
with tiled surrounds (bottom row).
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If Country French is more your style, the following fireplace mantel shelves are hard to beat for period
charm and ambiance.
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If large and formal is what you have in mind, the paneled mantel shelf on the soaring green onyx surround
at right is designed to impress . . . . .
as is the massive -- albeit beautifully moulded and finished -- mantel shelf
on the tiled surround pictured below.

More Tile Fireplace Designs
For those wanting a lighter, more casual and contemporary look, the nat- ural finish and profile of the mantel
shelf pictured below, left, echoes the finish and detailing of the adjacent entertainment center. The graceful
curve of the mantel shelf on the slate surround pictured below, right, gives it a bit more flair and also ties
it to the adjacent cabinetry.
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And finally, if your tastes are eclectic and you just can't decide upon a specific look or style, the
fireplace pictured below may provide some in- spiration. Though difficult to categorize as belonging to any
particular style, it presents an interesting study in contrasts and textures. The smooth black concrete
surround has a very contempory look and feel. However, the irregular size, shape and placement of the
natural stones
on the hearth and the salvaged timber used for the mantel shelf give it a rugged and rustic flavor.
Amazingly, the juxtaposition of such a diverse array of materials and textures works exceedingly well to form
a very co- hesive and harmonious composition . . . . . not "too contemporary". . . . . but not "too rustic,"
either. It is, as Goldilocks said, "just right!"

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