Uses for Wooden Mantels
Wooden mantels serve as versatile design elements in any home, providing both function and style. Here are some popular uses:
- Fireplace Surrounds: Mantels frame fireplaces, creating a focal point in living rooms and family spaces.
- Display Shelves: Use mantels to showcase decorative items, photos, and art, adding a personal touch to your decor.
- Hearth Extensions: They can extend the hearth area, enhancing safety while adding a rustic touch.
- Architectural Features: Adding a mantel can elevate the architectural interest of a room, blending functionality with aesthetics.
Uses for Wooden Corbels
Wooden corbels not only provide structural support but also serve as beautiful decorative elements. Their uses include:
- Support for Shelves and Mantels: Corbels are essential for supporting wooden mantels and shelves, ensuring stability and safety.
- Decorative Accents: They enhance the visual appeal of architectural designs, adding depth and character to walls and furniture.
- Kitchen Islands: Corbels can be used to support overhangs on kitchen islands, blending functionality with elegance.
- Window and Door Frames: Incorporating corbels in window and door frames can add an ornate touch to entryways.
- Furniture Details: Corbels can be used in custom furniture designs, providing a unique, handcrafted look.
Vintage Reclaimed Wood
All of our corbels and mantels are expertly crafted from vintage reclaimed wood, offering a unique blend of history, character, and sustainability. Sourced from old barns and structures, this wood showcases natural imperfections and a weathered appearance, adding rustic charm to any space.
Benefits of Vintage Reclaimed Wood:
- Sustainable Choice: Using reclaimed wood significantly reduces the demand for new lumber, promoting sustainable building practices. It conserves forests and minimizes the environmental impact of logging and processing.
- Unique Aesthetics: Each piece of reclaimed wood has its own story, featuring distinctive grain patterns and textures that can't be replicated with new materials. This individuality adds warmth and authenticity to your mantels and corbels.
- Durability and Strength: Vintage wood is often more stable and durable than newly harvested wood, as it has already experienced natural weathering. This resilience ensures that our mantels and corbels will withstand the test of time while maintaining their beauty.
- Rich History: Every beam and corbel carries the legacy of the structures from which they were sourced. Incorporating these elements into your home not only enhances your decor but also connects you to the craftsmanship and heritage of the past.
Select Your Perfect Texture
Choose from our selection of hand-hewn, resawn, or rough sawn to elevate your project’s look and feel.
Learn More At The Mantel Collection
Learn more about our vintage reclaimed wood mantels and corbels at the Mantel Collection. Please contact us to place your custom order, as all orders are tailored to your specifications. If you have any questions, we're here to help!