RobertHoward consults in custom fireplace design for Wilshire Fireplace Shops in Sandiego California selling fireplace inserts, fireplace accessories, mailboxes fireside entrances/doors, fires creens, chenets, antique andiron, tool sets, gas logs, fenders that come handy for innovative contemporary, traditional, antique fireplaces.
The mantel, the ornamental facing around the fireplace, is an architecturally important structure of the fireplace. It is an artistic creation that sets the design and ambiance of the hearth. Today mantels can vary in both style and material, becoming the focal point of the room. The creation of a mantel brings warmth to a traditional family meeting area and is the heart of the home. From simple designs to ornate carvings, the mantel design allows the homeowner's personality to shine through.
Wilshire Fireplace carries a wide variety of mantels in marble, limestone, cast stone, travertine, wood and antique reproduction as well as authentic antique mantels. Our mantels can be custom made to fulfill any customer's needs. Wood mantels are hand carved by a mantel expert and can be finished in an array of preferred stains and lacquers. Mantels are available in a wide variety of fine woods such cherry wood, birch, pine, oak, zebrawood and unique wood types. Designs can be made to fit the interior design of any house style such as Modern, Classic, Art deco, Victorian, American, Louis XVI, Louis XVII, Gothic, Old World, Italian and French. Our travertine mantels can be designed in various stone colors and also have the option of coming in a finished stone or a more rustic unfinished stone. Travertine mantels can also be made to fit any space or motif. For small space solutions, mantel shelves can be custom made to fit the top area of the fireplace. Like full surrounds, mantel shelves can be made to fit any design and size the customer desires. Our mantels reflect current trends in interior design and are made from only the best materials. We carry mantels from Chesney, Dimplex, Classic Flame as well as other manufacturers.
The fireplace experts at Wilshire Fireplace are well versed in mantels and can offer design solutions for any customer. We can also offer a wide selection of fireplace accessories to match any mantel style.We carry a large selection of toolsets, fire screens, fenders, andirons, and chenets made from the best manufacturers. Our accessories come in a wide variety of finishes such as bronze, nickel, chrome, brass, wrought iron, gold leaf, sliver plated as well as many others. We can custom design and finish your fireplace accessories to give your fireplace a complete look and compliment your mantel. We can provide design ideas and sketches for customers who are looking for something unique to set the look of their hearth apart from others.
Not only does Wilshire Fireplace specialize in accessories for outside the fireplace, but we can also create distinctive designs inside the fireplace to match any mantel. We can customize the fireplace inside with glass, gas logs, fireballs, fire shapes and stones. We also carry distinguishing accessories for inside the fireplace such as grates and fire backs to enhance your fireplace look. Our seven stores have a huge inventory and can work with any design template to create fireplace items. Wilshire Fireplace is dedicated to providing only the best quality fireplace items and excellent customer support for all customers.
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