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Antique Fireplace Mantels  by: Jason Cox Are you looking to change your plain old boring fireplace mantel? Well if you’re thinking about setting up an antique fireplace mantel that will go with the classy theme the rest of your house has, don’t fret it can be easily achieved. These are timeless and sophisticated mantels that have long ago been associated with mansions and palaces. But now you can get that same look in your home. If you have an older home that is colonial then an antique fireplace would look great, because it will create an historic presence. The vintage mantels weren’t built for today’s fireplaces, so even if you buy one from an antique or salvage store you would still have to make some adjustments to it. For the most part, the mantels tend to be a lot bigger, so you’ll have to get them trimmed. It would be wise to have the dimensions of you’re fireplace with you when you go to the store. So you get one that would fit your fire place. As for accessorizing your mantel, you should keep with the vintage theme and put antique bottles or miniature sculptures. Once the mantel is in your room, if you feel it looks clustered, don’t worry. By putting a mirror on the mantel it can create an illusion that the room is big. It is really important that before you do any sort of construction that you verify the building and fire codes. These mantels are quite expensive, so consider hiring someone to do it. Experts say that this type of job is for professionals only. But look at it this way, if you decide to sell your house, having a fireplace of this magnitude can increase the value of your home. So now you can go out and get that antique mantel you’ve always wanted. About The Author Jason Cox is a successful freelance author that writes regularly for http://www.curtains-n-drapes.com/ . His articles have also been featured on related sites such as http://www.bestbathroomdecorator.info/ and http://www.bestheaterguide.info/. This article was posted on April 18, 2006 Read More Articles from the "Home Improvement" Category: Canopy Gazebo - From Simple to Sophisticated by Dion Semeniuk The Newest Trends, Styles And Types Of Residential And Commercial Vacuum Cleaners. by Lee Harris The Best Kept Secrets In Kitchen Designs by Guy Morris Selling your Property – How to Present to Potential Purchasers by Allison Thompson Hydronic vs Forced Air Heating and Cooling by Daniel Gipe Creating a Budget for Your Landscape by Janeth Duque A New Way To Improve Your Nutrition by Pat Capozzi Pharm Organic Deer Repellent Safe and Effective by Jonathan Coffman Learn the Importance of Swimming Pool Safety by Alex Fir Simple Layout And Framing Of Walls by Mike Merisko << Back to "Home Improvement" Index

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