Custom Fireplace Mantels

All of our mantels are custom made to order for every client so there will never be the same as anyone else's. We use multiple ½ inch lages to support the weight of the mantel being installed. Each of these lags are rated at 175 lbs. shear strength a piece so your mind can be at ease that it's not moving when your little ones decide to do a pull up on the mantel to get to that long-awaited stocking they have been staring at since 5 am waiting for you to wake up on Christmas day.

Best Fireplace Mantels for Your Home

The fireplace surround or mantel has been a favorite decorative design for centuries. Often, the mantel reflects the architectural style of the home as well as the function of the fireplace it houses. In fact, you could say that fireplaces have been around longer than the desire to spruce up our surroundings.

Our services offer a variety of fireplace surround pieces and fireplaces, allowing you to choose the best product that fits your needs. We also make sure that you will receive professional services and great quality products. We help you find the right mantelpiece option that best compliments your home’s architectural design and interior.

Why Use a Fireplace Mantel?

A fireplace mantel is a material that surrounds a fireplace. The original purpose of a mantelpiece was to protect the wall behind it from the heat of the fire. Today, they are also used for decorative purposes to upgrade the style of homes, aside from safeguarding the surrounding walls from damage.

A fireplace surround that is used as a decorative shelf is placed in front of the fireplace, either on the wall or over the opening. It serves to support items like pictures, vases, and other decorative items. A fireplace mantel can either take the form of an attached or free-standing piece.

Types of Fireplace Mantels

The majority of fireplaces are made with solid masonry that’s designed to support the load without any additional framing. However, wood has become a popular option throughout the years because it’s relatively easy to find, cut, and work with. Nevertheless, homeowners have a variety of options to choose from when it comes to materials for a fireplace surround.

Live Edge Mantel

Our live edge mantels are hand picked by the client and from there we straight edge the back side that meets the wall of the fireplace and the live edge is cleaned up for finish or preserved with epoxy if you like the bark on natural look.

You may have seen a live-edge mantel before in a hotel lobby or a high-end restaurant, but what exactly is it? A live-edge mantel is essentially a piece of natural wood that has been shaped into the mantel of your fireplace.

A live edge mantel is a unique piece of wood that was cut from the trunk of a tree. This means that the mantel has natural edges, and can be much thicker than a traditional mantelpiece. It also means that the appearance of the wood will be much more rustic and natural looking.

Wood Beam Fireplace Mantel

A wood beam mantel is a type of decorative, ornamental wooden frame that can be placed above your fireplace. The frame itself can range from being simply a place to put pictures of your family and other sentimental knick-knacks to being the focal point of the entire room.

These beams can be handpicked reclaimed barn rafters that can be 100 years old with tenon joints cut into them to create a clean-looking solid white oak beam fabricated in-house at our shop.

Wood beam mantels were popular in European countries like France and Italy, where large, ornate fireplaces are common. It’s important to remember that wood beam mantels weren’t always used as decorations; they also served as structural support for the masonry over the fireplace.

Reclaimed Wood

A reclaimed wood mantel can be described as a wooden board that is designed to sit on top of the fireplace. Reclaimed wood is indeed a popular material for many types of products. 

From furniture to flooring, you can easily find plenty of products made out of this type of wood. The reason why people use reclaimed wood is that it has an extremely unique look that cannot be replicated via normal manufacturing methods. 

Distressed Wood

You may want to consider a distressed fireplace mantel if you are trying to achieve a rustic, yet elegant look in your space. This type of mantel is typically made from wood that has been meticulously sanded down to look worn and weathered.

However, if you want to achieve that intentional shabby chic look (and not the messy kind!), it’s best to have the wood professionally distressed to provide a more visually appealing focal point in your home.

Hand-Carved Fireplace

A mantel that is hand carved makes a fireplace special. When you buy a mantel that has been crafted by someone, you know they took a lot of time and care in making it. The differences in the mantel add to its uniqueness and can even turn it into an heirloom your grandchildren will actually want rather than just an impractical ornamental piece in your home.

Hand-carved mantels are made from a single piece of wood, rather than being put together from several pieces. This adds to the distinctiveness and durability of the piece because there is no place for water or moisture to get in between the pieces and damage it.