Dallas design pro Taryn Whiteaker created this stylish mantel using "classic, simple Christmas elements that wouldn’t overtake the original room design," she explains.(Courtesy Taryn Whiteaker) A ...

We'll say it once and for all: Stop treating mantel design as a holidays-only kind of endeavor. Sure, Christmas is a chance to go all out with the cherry red pops of color, max out on garlands to your ...

The fireplace mantel is the jewelry box of the house. Like the latter, it holds prized possessions and coveted family ...

Q: I need a new fireplace mantel, but the more I look, the more confused I get. Refinishing an antique wooden mantel looks like too much work, and a stone mantel doesn't look right in the room. What ...

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The chillier months of the year are when fireplaces truly get their chance to shine. Spruce them up with these decorative ...