Throw on the Paint

A can of paint can turn your fireplace mantel into the gorgeous focal point it was meant to be.  And we are not just talking about your basic white. A new paint color can dramatize your mantel.  Mantel Craft offers beautiful designs custom built for your fireplace. They are available in unfinished wood to allow you to customize your color to suit your design taste. Here are some ideas of how painting your mantel, can totally transform the entire room.

Paint your mantel a striking red.  Then lightly distress it.  Accent it with black iron pieces.  This creates a dramatic look!

If you are looking to create a relaxing and serene contrast, go with a deep blue-gray color.  Accent with shades of green. This works well for a coastal, transitional or traditional look.

A deeper gray adds warmth in a large room.  This is especially true in rooms with lighter walls.  Accent with tans and printed pillows to add a pop of color.

A beautiful look for a more chunky style mantel, like our Oxford style mantel is to paint it an earthy-green finish. You can accent this look with pale shades of yellow and orange.

You cannot ever go wrong with black.  Whether you distress it, or paint it to have a glossy finish. Black is dramatic and dressy. It can turn a modern fireplace into ultramodern. If you have stone surrounding your fireplace, black pulls out the deep undertones in the stone beautifully.

If your room has molding that is stained in a dark finish, try painting your mantel a putty color.  This beige tone gives a nice contrast to the molding.

The possibilities with paint are endless.  It is a quick project and inexpensive.  Get your creative juices flowing and throw on the paint!

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