Wood Fireplace Mantel

One of the most popular and common mantel materials is wood. Wood fireplace mantels produce such a warm and comforting feeling it really accentuates the heat coming from the flame itself.

Your wood fireplace mantel can be large or small, recessed or protruding. The best mantels will be custom crafted by a woodworking craftsman. If you have the tools and ability this can be a wonderful do it yourself project, but you'll need to spend a LOT of time piecing it together and getting the routed grooves just right.

If you don't have the time, tools or interest in making it yourself then you'll want to contact a professional craftsman or visit your local home improvement store to see what prefabricated options are available. One of the latest trends is to get a do it yourself mantel kit that comes with pieces ready to assemble. I would consider this the semi homemade option.  Other than time saved, another major benefit can be cost (they are often far less expensive) and the satisfaction of doing it yourself.

We recommend the following stores for great wood fireplace mantels:

Decorative Concepts - has the mantel kit, and mantels for $197. The first step in ordering your Decorative Concepts fireplace surround is to select a surround style.

Central Fireplace - Compliment your fireplace with one of Central Fireplace's hand-crafted mantels. You may choose a corner, cabinet or room saver cabinet mantel in Venice, St. Andrews, or Bordeaux designs

Mantels Direct - MantelsDirect.com has Custom Fireplace Mantels, Surrounds and Shelves. We can make your mantel to fit the Fireplace Surrounds that you want.

Price: $294.99

Newport Fireplace Surround by Pearl Mantels Featuring clean lines and a simple design the Newport Mantel is constructed of durable MDF and will offer years of value. This attractively priced mantel shelf displays superior construction and quality and is sure to add a quiet elegance to your living room fireplace....

Price: $709.99

Vance Mantel by Pearl Mantels The Vance Fireplace Mantel features a transitional design that lends itself to any decor from traditional to modern. Plinth columns with recessed carvings a graceful arched front and a clean-lined pediment will create a flattering display around any fireplace. Choose the 48- or 56-inch internal-width option to fit your fireplace. This fireplace surround is crafted from solid wood which offers proven durability and quality. Available in a Medium O...

Price: $269.99

Berkley Fireplace Surround by Pearl Mantels Add a simple yet elegant feel to your fireplace with the charming Berkley Mantel. Made of long-lasting MDF this mantel is economical and stylish at the same time. It's primed and ready for paint and will beautifully complement your living room decor....

Price: $829.99

Windsor Fireplace Surround by Pearl Mantels Let the elegant beauty and timeless simplicity of the Windsor Fireplace Mantel give your living space a fresh ambience. Hand-carved from Asian Choi hardwood this mantel features a tight wood grain similar to that of American White Cedar which can be easily stained or painted to complement your decor and appeal to your individual style. The Windsor Fireplace Mantel is compatible with plinth bases to increase the height if necessary. This mantel is...

Price: $329.99

Alamo Fireplace Surround by Pearl Mantels The Alamo Fireplace Mantel will not only beautifully adorn your fireplace but will make a gorgeous focal point around which to center your furniture. Hand-carved from Asian Choi wood which has a tight grain similar to that of American White Oak the mantel wood is easy to stain or paint in the color of your choice. To heighten the mantel plinth bases are available. This style of the Alamo Fireplace Mantel is available with interior widths of 50-i...

Price: $599.99

Lincoln Mantel About This Fireplace MantelThe Lincoln fireplace mantel evokes classic style with its fluted columns and raised panel crown molding. Reminiscent of Greek Revival architecture it is an excellent addition to your home. Assembly is a snap since most of it is complete out of the box. The final choices are left up to you this mantel ships unfinished ready to paint or stain and install. Choose between birch or oak solids in a wide selection of cust...