In general a mantel that extends an average of 1 5 inches outward from the wall should be positioned no closer than 12 inches from the top of the fireplace opening.
Floor to ceiling fireplace mantel.
However consider this stunning impact when the stone is laid floor to ceiling end to end on the entire wall.
The highest i have ever seen is 59 but most fireplace mantels range between 52 57 for an eight foot ceiling.
We ve all seen fireplaces in which the mantel face is stone from floor to ceiling.
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Mar 29 2019 explore mj clarke s board fireplace and mantel floor to ceiling on pinterest.
The farther the mantel.
Rustic wood ceiling beams accent the ceiling of a gorgeous french master bathroom furnished with a gray bergere chair placed on a rustic wood floor beside a marble fireplace mantel topped with candle taper candle holders and framing a brick firebox.
In a living space with floor to ceiling windows a suspended fireplace by fire orb provides a shared hearth for friends and family to gather around.
This manufactured material is much lighter in weight and easier to install than natural stone.
There are seven most successful ideas on the floor to ceiling brick fireplace makeover.
The beautiful woodwork on this fireplace surround secures its inclusion in this list.
This floor to ceilings fireplace in a living room designed by leanne ford incorporates the best of both a classic mountain chalet and the malibu coast thanks to the coat of white paint.
Cultured rock runs top to bottom accenting the height of the vaulted ceiling.
Those include updating the fireplace mantel updating the shelves enclosing the fireplace turning the brick wall into a regular wall painting the brick wall with a new color covering the wall size brick fireplace with stone adding insert and adding stone tiles to the hearth of the fireplace.
The stone hearth that is flush with the floor creates a seamless effect and keeps the fireplace open to the remainder of the room.
Industrial loft in a former flour mill the modern fireplace is located at the original chimney stack of the building.
The fireplace wall is immediately and entirely the focus of this space and no other art or décor is even needed.
First of all yes 63 tall for a fireplace mantel in a room with an eight foot ceiling is a little high.