Fireplace Mantel Plans

Fireplace mantel plans can be found in variety of styles to compliment every type of décor. Whether you desire the look of rich smooth wood, rustic rough log wood, cool satin marble or warm stone, following the steps provided in a fireplace mantel plan can result in a beautiful and useful addition to the home. Even a novice carpenter can accomplish a work of perfection by using these simple and easy to follow plans to build his wife the mantel she has been dreaming about.. There are mantel plans and  designs for cabinet mantels, shelf mantels, and full surround mantels all of which can be finished off with many styles of molding to enhance the look.

Cabinet Fireplace Mantel Plans

The most likely choice of material the builder will use for creating a cabinet mantel is wood. Oak, poplar, and pine are among some of the most popular types of wood used. A cabinet mantel can provide extra storage space for the area in which it is used such as installing shelves in the sides and/or the front of the cabinet. The top can be used for planters, photos of loved ones, and other ornaments. However, one of the cabinet's greatest assets is its ability to provide a safe placeholder for an electric or ventless gas fireplace insert. The cabinet mantel not only adds a lovely piece of furniture to a barren wall but creates glowing warmth that home owners can enjoy for years to come. Following a fireplace mantel plan, the cabinet mantel can be built as simple or as elaborate as the maker prefers.

Full Surround Fireplace Mantel Plans

Full surround mantels create a look of beauty as well as an enclosure appearance to a new or existing in- wall fireplace. Marble, stone, and other nonflammable materials are used for the background between the mantel and the fireplace. Fireplace mantel plans can be found for flat styles, raised styles, column styles and various other styles. The builder can leave the mantel plain or add moldings and pre-cut or self- cut carvings for an enhanced look.

Shelf Fireplace Mantel Plans

The shelf fireplace mantel plans are the simplest and less time consuming mantel to create. Shelf mantels can be built to compliment the surrounds of the room without hiding the beauty of the wall surrounding the in-wall fireplace. This style of mantel is usually built from wood. The builder can leave the wood plan and unfinished or finished with molding. In its simplest or most elegant form of design shelf mantel offers a touch of home comfort to the most bare fireplace wall.