Decorative fireplace mantels can be a wonderful addition to your room decor. Whether the fireplace is in your living room, family room, study, library or bedroom, a nice privacy screen or glass front can add beauty to your fireplace.
Tame the fire and keep it in place
A good chimney cover is an excellent way to prevent your beautiful log fire from becoming a bad master rather than a good servant – to shatter the old aphorism. A wood fire in a noble fireplace forms an incomparable eye-catcher. It blends image, sound and scent to create an atmosphere only possible with a real wood fire. Unfortunately, this also produces ash, smoke and, when the wood bursts, the occasional flying charcoal. A good cover can keep your log fire in place – and there’s absolutely no reason not to do it nicely while you’re at it.
fire screens
Fire safety is a major factor in keeping your fireplace fire behind the flames. The small net prevents large chunks of live coal from jumping out of the fireplace while the wonderful scent of burning wood permeates the room. Most fire screens can be folded or pushed aside for activities like popping corn, roasting marshmallows or sausage, or even the occasional baking of apples. Not all fireplaces are big enough to hold a tea kettle or Dutch stove, but some are – which can add to the room’s scent. Rolled metal panels with wire mesh are a great choice and are wonderfully decorative. Sieve grids can also be attached to guides and pushed over the chimney opening.
glass doors
Glass fire doors are just as decorative and practical. Not only do they hold back sparks, they also help control smoke and ash. While using them comes at the expense of taste and possibly some open cooking options, it still retains the beauty and practicality of an open fire in your home. Glass is an excellent medium for baked designs. Fire protection grilles and fire protection doors are ideal as a decorative cover for your fireplace. They enhance the ability to act as a focal point for a room while reliably helping to keep sparks and ashes in place. Here are ten examples of decorative fireplace mantels to admire or consider.
The three-part fire screen
Haverhill makes a charming three-part firestop. Soft wrought iron arches surround the chimney opening, and the sturdy mesh provides visibility, sound and scent while keeping the crackle, crackle and pop in place. Suitable for log fires and gas logs, does not require complex installation. Simply unfold and stand ready to get to work.
One-piece fire screen
A flat, one-piece fire protection is flush with the chimney opening. Angle iron legs are used to support the slab. Plow & Hearth has four models of this type of firestop. Two combine the graceful domed top with scrollwork, the third features a geometric metal pattern. The fourth is a beautiful sheet of metal and glass with sliding doors in the middle.
Stylish three-panel fireplace screen
If you’re looking for a sophisticated privacy screen, you’ll love the Willa Arlo Interiors Roberson 3-Panel Fireplace Screen. It’s easy to set up. Simply unfold the sides and place the screen in front of your fireplace. Clean up is also child’s play. Simply wipe the rich gold-colored metal with a cloth. Its looks are stunning and it serves its purpose.
Beauty and easy access
From Plow & Hearth comes a beautiful two door flat panel display with a graceful floral design. The outer frame holds the patterned glass and metal panels in place, while two doors allow easy access to tend the fire – or toast some bread if you wish. If you love elegance with functionality, this is your fire protection.
Opulent stained glass fireplace screen
Bring the opulence of a cathedral window to your fireplace with a River of Goods 3-piece stained glass fireplace screen. It’s sure to be a conversation piece and a focal point for your room. Handcrafted from 239 pieces of cut glass and welded together using the Louis Comfort Tiffany method, it is an ideal piece for Victorian decor.
Fireplace screen “Tree of Life”.
Imagine campfires flickering between ancient oaks, or marvel at the mysterious shadows of Yggdrasil as your fire burns brightly behind this flat screen TV. A single door can be opened for easy firefighting. However, the simple construction, angled stands and easy cleaning speak to atavistic memories of lost legends.
Rich simplicity
Enjoy easy setup and management with the Cole & Gray single sided fireplace screen. A gold-tone, textured tin with a simple, repeating pattern of four pointed stars supported by an iron frame is charming without being ostentatious. The price is also moderate, making it an affordable choice for budget-conscious households, but functionality doesn’t have to be sacrificed at the expense of economy.
One-piece glass fireplace screen
Enjoy a charming, modern design made of tubular steel, black mesh and glass to eliminate drafts and keep your log fire out. The flickering flames behind the glass visually enhance the screen. Central hinged doors allow easy access to the fire, making your fireplace both safe and beautiful.
Foldable fireplace screen with four panels
If you have a large fireplace or one with an irregular shape, you might be interested in the Uniflame Corporation four-piece fireplace screen. Crafted from polished brass with arched tops and ornate hinged tops, it exudes a subtle elegance that would not be out of place with any decor. In addition, there is a moderate price for budget-conscious people.
Understated elegance with easy maintenance
If you love understated elegance and easy maintenance for your fireplace, you’ll love the Plow & Hearth Small Fireplace Screen. The web is held in place by a graceful iron vinework, held together by a sturdy black iron frame that contains the two doors. The whole is held by angle irons with curly toes that add a decorative element of their own.
