Nothing ties a living space together like a fireplace mantel.
Using a real wood surround adds a unique focal point to your living room, but those handcrafted floating shelves can be showstoppers, too! (Live edge slabs are popular right now, but a box mantel – even with some corbel accents – is sure to stay on-trend for decades to come).
No matter what style you want, it all starts with picking the right wood and getting to work. Read more
Homes are getting smaller and smaller, because cost per square foot has been on the rise. That means that space-saving storage ideas are increasingly popular for interior design, and thanks to social media, more people are tackling DIY projects than before.
Whether you’re considering space-saving projects for a tiny house or want to renovate a big home full of family knickknacks and necessities, storage is important. After all, living spaces are for living – not for wading through a bunch of stuff bought off Amazon.
If you’re looking to clear up your home’s square footage and love a good DIY project, then these space-saving ideas are perfect for you.
A beautiful fireplace can be one of the most attractive focal points in a home, so it deserves a little extra attention!
Wood fireplace mantels add warmth and coziness to a room, not to mention the fact that incorporating natural elements like solid wood and stone can make you feel happier and less stressed.
But, what happens if your fireplace is looking drab or outdated? Don’t let it stay that way when you can easily incorporate a new wood fireplace mantel shelf. We have all the inspiration you need right here!
Have you been steadily checking home improvement projects off your list over the past couple of months? If so, this blog might be for you!
The May 7th episode of Ask This Old House, “Mantel, Too Many Light Switches,” follows along with mason Mark McCullough as he travels to Chicago to help install a wood mantel – made and shipped from Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods – on a 1980s contemporary stone fireplace.