Carved Limestone Mantel in a Timber Chimney Breast

Set into a tall timber chimney breast in a beamed primary bedroom, this carved limestone fireplace mantel shows how a reclaimed stone surround can anchor a quieter room. The frieze is carved across its full width, the shelf is molded, and curved console jambs frame a masonry lined opening above a pale stone hearth. The grey cream limestone contrasts well with the warm wood paneling that surrounds it. A strong fit for a primary suite, sitting room, study or custom residential project where an antique stone mantel should feel settled into the architecture.