I think it’s personal preference. I like the hearth flush with the floor and both mantel and hearth the same width. Unless it’s a super sized hearth that spans a whole wall and acts as a ledge, in which case, no mantel;)
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Reply to: I think it’s personal preference. I like the hearth flush with the floor and both mantel and hearth the same width. Unless it’s a super sized hearth that spans a whole wall and acts as a ledge, in which case, no mantel;)
My living room is approximately 14'X14' with a 9' ceiling. I use a 42" X 42" fireplace opening (Rumford). The mantle is 78" wide. I'm happy with it.
Reply to: My living room is approximately 14'X14' with a 9' ceiling. I use a 42" X 42" fireplace opening (Rumford). The mantle is 78" wide. I'm happy with it.
Fireplace to room size formula?
Wainscoting--good idea to tie into windows and side bookcase, or too expensive? Where to stop?
Wainscoting--good idea to tie into windows and side bookcase, or too expensive? Where to stop?
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