https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:37:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-to-mantel-or-not-to-mantel-fireplace#post-313662 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:29:01 +0000 prettylizy 313662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a small low profile mantle that I love. The only picture I can find of it right now is from when we JUST moved in a few years ago and I'm too lazy to walk downstairs and take a new one. </p> [attach=1542/12/mb155g.450x600.image.jpeg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-to-mantel-or-not-to-mantel-fireplace#post-313651 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:12:58 +0000 Boogs 313651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a huge mantel person. Do you have a picture of your space so we could vote better? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-to-mantel-or-not-to-mantel-fireplace#post-313645 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:02:45 +0000 MsMini 313645@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It had legs as well. It kind of looked like a really tall Malm over bed table from Ikea. I wish I could find a picture. It was just pushed up against the fireplace surround, it actually looked really good and didn't cost them much to make, since it was just painted MDF. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-to-mantel-or-not-to-mantel-fireplace#post-313192 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:39:12 +0000 regberadaisy 313192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsMini: that's brilliant! How does the wooden mantel stay up? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-to-mantel-or-not-to-mantel-fireplace#post-308204 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:57:22 +0000 MsMini 308204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know of someone who has a modern fireplace like that, without a mantel, and they had a woodworker build a wooden "mantel" that they can put in place when they want to decorate it, but most of the time the "mantel" is stored in the garage. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-to-mantel-or-not-to-mantel-fireplace#post-308192 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:53:43 +0000 birdofafeather 308192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>since all the photos you pinned don't have mantles, then go without and do some temporary stuff for the holidays like removable hooks, etc. or you'll just find another spot to decorate! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-to-mantel-or-not-to-mantel-fireplace#post-307937 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:50:15 +0000 BananaPancakes 307937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with Looch. It looks like you're into having no mantle, so I think you'd be happier without one in the long run. It's not worth it to not love it 11 months out of the year. </p> <p>And I prefer mantles, but it's not my house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-to-mantel-or-not-to-mantel-fireplace#post-307789 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:57:57 +0000 JessiBee 307789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is there such thing as a compromise solution on this one, like a skinny mantle that you can put some things on when you want to play it up...or leave empty and have it sort of blend with the fireplace at other times? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-to-mantel-or-not-to-mantel-fireplace#post-307606 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:40:48 +0000 LuLu Mom 307606@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love mantels! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-to-mantel-or-not-to-mantel-fireplace#post-307598 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:39:58 +0000 spaniellove 307598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: You have a good idea there with the command hooks. Maybe use them to hang a garland with the ends framing the fireplace, and then underneath that add some additional hooks for stockings? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-to-mantel-or-not-to-mantel-fireplace#post-307596 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:39:45 +0000 regberadaisy 307596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@artbee: that's what I'm thinking! It'll just be a dust collector the other 11 months.<br /> @spaniellove: we've got a warm modern retro look going on. :)</p> <p>@looch: haha that was my initial thought. I want hooks that are hidden and flush with the tile when not in use. But my husband is installing the tile himself and he said that's beyond his skill set. Maybe I can convince him to ask one of his trade friends to lend a hand... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-to-mantel-or-not-to-mantel-fireplace#post-307579 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:31:01 +0000 looch 307579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would say no mantel given the look you are after.</p> <p>If you want to hang stockings, what if you did some kind of invisible hooks in the tile? I am no designer and have no specific product in mind though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-to-mantel-or-not-to-mantel-fireplace#post-307577 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:29:53 +0000 Alivoo01 307577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a fan of mantels. Plus, you can change up the decor for different holidays. When there's not a holiday in play, pictures and other decor can reside their. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-to-mantel-or-not-to-mantel-fireplace#post-307576 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:29:44 +0000 spaniellove 307576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There are other ways to decorate for the holidays, so it's really about how the space will look with the rest of the room! If it'll all look sleek and modern together I say go for no mantel! The houses in my neighborhood were done with no mantel, just a tile surround, which didn't look so hot and I'm glad the previous owner had a mantel put in to blend with the traditional interior. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-to-mantel-or-not-to-mantel-fireplace#post-307529 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:10:35 +0000 mrsjyw 307529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LOVE mantels! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-to-mantel-or-not-to-mantel-fireplace#post-307457 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 08:31:27 +0000 heffalump 307457@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love mantels, but if you don't I wouldn't get it just for one month of the year. Then you have to worry about it the other 11 months too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-to-mantel-or-not-to-mantel-fireplace#post-307419 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 07:53:02 +0000 regberadaisy 307419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband and I are in the process of designing the fireplace at our new house.<br /> There are our inspirations:<br /> <a href="http://pinterest.com/jwcasa/casa-heart-h/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/jwcasa/casa-heart-h/</a></p> <p>We will be using a gray tone porcelain tile with vertical lines in it. The tiles will be either 12x24 or 6x24 running vertical and we have vaulted ceilings.</p> <p>I LOVE the sleek look of no mantel but a mantel will be awesome during the holidays.</p> <p>So, hive, to mantel or not to mantel?? </p>