The corner fireplace is such a stunning addition to a room. A well-crafted corner fireplace mantel can turn every form of fireplace, whether wood- or gas-burning, into an charismatic centerpiece for any room.
Whether it is a real fireplace or an electric insert, in my opinion the corner is the best spot for a fireplace. Typically corners are a hard spot to decorate. It is hard to put the right piece of art on the wall in the corner or find the right size table to fit that spot. With a corner fireplace that problem is solved.
The strongest gain of a corner fireplace is the large use of the dreaded blank, dark corner. Alternatively you will Directly have a warm cozy corner. Even better than that is the great big shelf on top of the corner fireplace.
If the fireplace is electric you will have the most space possible. None the less, the traditional smokestack fireplace will give you a great deal of space as well. This space is a great spot to display decorative figurines, candles, photos or even a TV.
Directly the dispute of finding the exact mantel. Whether painted white or stained in a pretty black walnut finish, I think the best option here is the wooden surrounding mantel. It seems Stone or marble would just be too big for such a big space.
Another great factor is the obvious price difference. Since there is more area involved in the corner fireplace mantel, the price of a corner fireplace mantel will be greater than that of a flat wall mounted fireplace mantel. Stone and marble are much more expensive than the wooden mantel and given the larger area the less expensive choice is clearly the wooden mantel.
When it comes to actually purchasing the mantel, shopping around is the only option. Even if you do not want to make the purchase online, looking online will give you some great ideas. The wooden corner fireplace mantel can range anywhere from $400 to $2,000.
For a genuinely unique mantel have it handmade. Still better would be to build it yourself. If you are happy to take on the job, there are a couple of "how to" videos online. Whichever type of corner fireplace mantel is selected, be sure to follow all safety guidelines in regards to fire safety. These components must be considered when settling on the new mantel for your corner fireplace.
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