Fireplace & Mantel Ideas: Over 100 Classic Fireplace Mantel Designs

Design, build and install your dream fireplace mantel with this updated edition of a popular classic. The author includes an amazing selection of classic fireplace mantel designs including; *English Traditional *Country French, *Victorian *Art Nouveau *Classical French *Neoclassical *And more! This new edition includes two new step-by-step instructions on carving a rustic mantel with woodcarving tools and building a classic fireplace mantel using general woodworking skills and tools. This is the essential, practical, how-to guide to building and installing the mantel of your dreams. It includes dimensioned original drawings, full-color photograph, and detailed photo close-ups that will add depth and realism to your creative planning. In addition, it includes all the installation details for an EPA-approved and energy-efficient Rumford fireplace. Appendix includes a complete list of manufacturers and suppliers.