Prominent Marble Mantels

As the weather gets cooler, our focus turns toward the warmth of the fireplace and its surrounding beauty. The mantel in particular is a place of prominence, and special attention is given to the objects that oversee the entire room. MantelCraft offers beautiful marble mantels that will create the perfect piece for your fireplace mantel display.

A couple of questions to ask yourself as you decide how to decorate your marble mantel: "What type of atmosphere am I trying to achieve? Will the area above the mantel play a pivotal role in how this room functions?" The answers will get your started in creating the best focal point possible.

Reflection. Hang a mirror above the mantel to open up a closed space. It reflects sunshine from an adjacent window and provides the illusion of more natural light. You also receive another vantage point. Be sure the walls across the room are attractive as well.

Sculpture. Highlight artful wall nooks with beautiful sculptural pieces. At night, they cast dramatic shadows and make wonderful conversation pieces.

TV. Above the mantel may be the only place to mount a television, especially when you have more windows than wall. Tasteful built-ins effectively disguise your electronics and do not disrupt the flow of your relaxing atmosphere.

A large piece of art. Vibrant artwork is one of my favorite mantel décor options. Cool, crisp abstract art accompanied by a touch of greenery and balanced by an eclectic wall sconce makes this vignette intriguing. Or 3 small pieces of art. An uncomplicated triptych introduces a third accent color to this living room. Its scale is perfectly given the size of the marble fireplace.

Lighting. The addition of wall sconces above the marble mantel provides both the beauty and function of accent lighting. The remaining décor items are well edited and kept at a low-profile to not crowd the mirror.

Lanterns. Hurricane lanterns are charming alternatives when electrical outlets are not available for wall sconces. Accenting your mantel with candlelight is nature's method of soothing the soul and covering a room with a sense of calm.

Whatever the atmosphere you are trying to create with your marble mantel, MantelCraft offers a beautiful selection to choose from.  Contact us today!