What Not to Do: Avoidable Errors

Hardly anyone plans to build a hearth they'll regret. But, a short list of regrets appear project after project. A mantel too small for the wall tops the list. Next: picking stone before measuring and realizing the proportions don't work. Then ignoring clearances, plus designing the framing that fights the rest of the room.

As your local source for fireplace mantels and surrounds, we keep every project clear and easy. The following walks through common fireplace design mistakes.

The Usual Regrets

Bad proportions is number one: a mantel too small for a big wall looks like an afterthought. Choosing material first follows — it seems like the fun part, yet the material need to fit the wall first. And ignoring clearances isn't an aesthetic issue — that's dangerous. https://www.bandsworksconcerts.info:443/index.php?loanpeanut9vd

Get these right, so your hearth comes out exactly as you hoped.

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