Great mantels for your home.
What are Corner Fireplace Mantels?
Believe it or not but you
can actually have a fireplace in a corner. It’s true! Some homes have
custom built fireplaces built in corners. Other people opt for an
electric fireplace that can easily be integrated into a corner of your
home without much work or renovation. Regardless of what type of corner
fireplace you have, you ultimately need to get a corner fireplace
mantel. Corner fireplace mantels are designed specifically for corner
fireplaces (obviously). They are intended to help integrate a corner
fireplace better into your space. Typically used with electric
fireplaces, corner mantels have a deeper surface area. Since electric
fireplaces don’t have your typical smoke stack, the fireplace shelve is
more of a top than a shelf. It covers the top of the fireplace and
helps cement its presence in the room.
What if I have a normal fireplace that just happens to be in the corner?
If
this is the case, your corner fireplace mantel is still a shelf. That’s
because the smoke stack does all the work of fitting the fireplace into
the corner. Such corner fireplace mantels might offer more options such
as extended cornered shelves to accommodate the two side walls. The
bottom line is you need to know how much space you have to work with
and how it will attach to the wall.
Shopping for a Corner Fireplace Mantels
If you’re thinking about getting a corner mantelpiece, then here’s what you need to do:
- Measure the space you have to work with. If it’s an electric
fireplace and you have the entire top to work with, measure the front
and each corner. If you have a traditional fireplace with a smoke
stack, measure the length of space you have across the fireplace. - Establish what type of fireplace you want. Do you want wood, stone,
marble? The type of material you want will determine what options you
really have. - Shop! Start online and then hit the renovation shops. You’ll find
great deals online but don’t be afraid to talk to people at the local
home stores. They can help you determine what type you should get, but
it doesn’t mean you have to get it from their store. Shop around, ask
questions , and then buy.
About the author
Lisa Becker is an avid home decorator and writes for Fireplace
Mantels 123: Shop For Your Perfect Fireplace Mantel and Surround. Her
expertise regarding fireplace mantels and surrounds provides insight into the
world of interior design and home decorating.
For the rest of the article, check out Fireplace
Mantel Ideas and Buying Guide.
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