How to Match a Hearth to a Mantel

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A fireplace makes a room feel so warm and cozy, even when there is no fire going in it. Pull the look of your room together by matching the right hearth and mantel for a unified color or theme. There are many mantel styles you can consider when looking for the right match to fit your room theme or decor.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Step1

Choose a style of mantel by deciding whether you want one that is already assembled. A ready to install mantel can instantly transform your fireplace in just a few hours and is available at home improvement stores in a variety of styles, colors and textures. Mantels Direct sells pre-assembled mantels in different styles and finishes.

Step2

Consider the materials making up your fireplace and hearth. This will help you decide the materials of the mantel you'll want to consider. Either choose the same materials, such as natural stone, or choose a contrasting material in a similar color for something with dimension.

Step3

Look at the colors in your fireplace and hearth. If this is a natural material, there will be a variety of colors. You can pull out one of the colors, say a slate blue, and find a mantel in that color or texture. This will enhance the hearth and bring the two together cohesively.

Step4

Match the architecture or style of the hearth and mantel. If your fireplace is a period piece or built in a certain style, stick with the same style to achieve a smooth transition from the hearth to the mantel. This would mean finding a colonial looking mantel for a colonial style home.