Being rich does not mean taste. This is why you must never run away. Do you think that parents with an ugly baby know that their baby is ugly? As for rich not equaling taste.
These events were held at places like Rockefeller or Lincoln Center. Being the highly visual person that I am, I was horrified by the hideous dresses these well-healed women were wearing. Granted, it was the 80s; a decade known for its propensity for the tacky. One time, every single woman except for one; just one out of maybe 50 was wearing one of these puffy, overweight, bejeweled the nth degree atrocities. The one woman was wearing a simple dark blue silk taffeta with a V neck, normal sleeves and beautiful cut through the bodice which flowed naturally into a fully skirt.
Hi Laurel, My husband built our mantel many years ago. And if I told him he needed to rectify it he might throw something at me. I love that your husband did that! The measurements I gave are only a guideline. Thank you, Laurel. Another informative post. How do you feel about faux fireplace surrounds? I love them if they are well-done. I love your posts! So much great information, and funny as well.
Since this one was about predominantly wood fireplace surrounds, I was wondering if you would offer some advice about all-stone fireplaces, including if you think they are generally a poor choice. I would really appreciate any comments on this and I suspect other readers would also be interested.
OMG that kitchen picture! Where DO you find these things?! The barf bag warning was indeed needed! Great post and great explanations of what went wrong vs how to get it right!
Believe it or not, I found it while researching the post. And, here we are. But, apparently, they are. Doing anything with a home is expensive, whether it is done correctly or incorrectly.
You help us work toward that. Thank you so much Risa! Do these proportions stay the same regardless of the width of the fireplace opening? I would say, most likely a maximum of Hi Laurel, Thanks for the great post about mantels.
Super good point. My old townhouse had a raised hearth and an insert with glass doors. It was black and not too objectionable. And I think it was just in the front of the firebox. But, usually, they can be removed as seen in this post on Young House Love. Given a choice, I would always say to lower the hearth.
Originally hearths were always at floor level. I lived in an attached townhouse and in the middle, so our options were exceedingly limited. I have led a simple life, and looking at that monstrous kitchen-altar mantle makes me grateful I have been so blessed. I had no idea such things existed. You are a jewel. I had no idea such a thing existed either. As to Ralph Lauren quality… I mean mostly that chandelier. Like from one of your previous posts, when someone got injured by it;] Their architecture is great but not everything they do is about quality, I mean.
Their merchandise is overpriced and …cheap crap sometimes. No offense though! Do you have a particular piece or pieces in mind? Hi Laurel! What gives? Thanks — love the blog and the sale info! Please email me privately admin at laurel bern interiors dot com I have to spell it out because of spammers!
I have some suggestions that are a work around. But, I have the answer all ready to go to paste into an email. Thank you so much. Someone kindly emailed me about that. Fortunately, picmonkey automatically saves graphics now. It took them long enough! So, that was an easy fix. The corrected graphic is there now.
So, if anyone who pinned the graphic in error sees this comment, please kindly remove the graphic with the booboo and replace with the new one. Thanks, all! Hope everyone is having a good summer!!
Thank you Susie! How do proportions change with 1. Rustic decor? So many details. Thank you.. Well, those are good questions. The fireplace mantel changes with the size of the opening. So, the question is… How large should the opening be? This is why architects and interior designers do elevations. Yes, so many details!
One time, I had a client who had a fireplace in their living room. It was a cool, old home but the previous owners had put one foot of marble over the mantel and two feet on either side— before the mantel!
It looked awful. I think they missed a trick with the TV shrine: what it really needs is fountains in the side niches for ritual ablutions. Amazing information! I love architecture series. What about fake mantels? They can sell buyers any chandelier or a curtain rod. And they flip their showrooms so fast. I wonder how they do it, they never mess around presentation… but they mess with quality often.
Can you write about marble thresholds, how to get them right? We have so many of them in Capri. Villa San Michele has so many various floors and there are always some kind of marble threshold between them. Is there any difference between something well made like Kuiken Brothers molding and mantels and moldings and mantels from great architects for their projects? If you ever have a writing block, just ask me lol.
I need you so much! I have always found it to be superb! However, they are there as a transition between two floors that are slightly different heights. That often occurs between a tile floor and a wood floor. So, if your fireplace is 36 inches Remember, a mantel serves to deflect some of the heat from the fireplace. Still, these pieces should have enough distance from the fireplace to prevent them from discoloration or any damage caused by too much heat exposure.
The distance of the fireplace mantel from the floor will be relative to the height of your fireplace. However, most housing codes and the National Fire Protection Agency require homeowners to have at least 12 inches This piece of the mantel should have the most space because its underside is the area most exposed to heat. Aside from the protection that it can provide for the decorative pieces that you install above the fireplace, it also leaves enough space to keep the mantel safe from the flames.
The dimensions I shared with you are the minimum distance you should have between your fireplace and the mantel. When it comes to using the mantle as a floating shelf, 6 inches It is easier to extend a wood mantle than any other type.
Extending the mantle may help you create more space above a fireplace, but you also need to be careful not to make its depth disproportionate to the pilasters and the fireplace box. Aside from not having enough stability for the mantle, it offers less protection from heat exposure. The width, height, and distance from the fireplace are also important because these measurements will also prevent your mantle from too much heat exposure that may cause discoloration.
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