Arched Limestone Mantel for a Great Room

Shown installed in a vaulted great room, this reclaimed limestone fireplace mantel pairs a molded shelf with an arched opening framed by a carved molding and straight jambs. The pale stone stands out clearly against a tall timber paneled chimney breast and a stone tiled floor. Its restrained profile lets the limestone hold the room without competing with the leaded windows and dark woodwork around it. A practical choice for a great room, family room, country house or architectural renovation that needs quiet stone presence at a generous scale.