Should I replace this mantle with something bolder
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Do you want something bolder? The white certainly draws attention to it. I think something that is the entire width of the stone would provide more presence. When you watch so many home shows, they put up large reclaimed beams as mantles.
Paint it chocolate or black.
I agree with Elizabeth! The white stands out and is undersized for the fireplace. A dark wood beam type mantle across the width with corbels supporting it would be a great look.
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You need something wider to anchor that large tv. Not white. When I look at your fireplace the first thing I see is that white strip. Good luck
Can it be removed entirely? There would be more balance with the TV and fireplace. Because of how close the two are, there isn't much you can do as far as decoration on the mantle anyway.
Your mantle is too high and so is your TV. Lower them both. A longer mantle made of wood that is 6" x 6" and stained a dark color would look great! Good Luck!
I think you need something chunkier because of all of the stone. I agree with a few others that the television and mantle are too high.
Chunkier and lower both tv and mantle.
I also agree that the mantle should be longer -- almost the full width of the stone. Also, I'd check with the local building inspector to find out if you can lower it. The mantle has to be a minimum distance from the fireplace opening, but, visually, it seems too high off the ground. A dark color would also help. And since you seem to have a nautical theme going on in that corner of the room, try to tie that into the new mantle's design.
I'd say go with a very thick beam recovered from an old barn or warehouse--something at least 5 inches thick. And put it lower so you can put something taller on it. It appears that this is a corner fireplace so it would be good if the beam could be mitered to fit to the walls instead of being squared off.
you have a beautiful fireplace. The mantle should accent not detract from it. I think it is too high. I would suggest a much larger and longer piece. stained, not painted.
I agree, the mantle needs to be lower, only around 4 inches or so above the fireplace opening. It also needs to be the entire width of the fireplace and a chunky piece of distressed or reclaimed wood stained a dark stain. Have the TV at least 6 inches or higher above the mantle, so you can decorate the mantle. Put tall candle sticks on the ends and lower items below the TV. Old boxes, some other things. You will figure it out. I used to decorate model homes and also am a semi retired floral designer. Hope this helps.
yes, the one up there looks lost. You need a larger one that stands out and says look at me, I'm the head
I would do a large wooden beam across the entire length from wall to wall.. It is a lovely fireplace, just needs a bigger mantle.. A rustic old beam would be beautiful with a med - dark brown stain.. Please post pictures of update..