| Fireplaces are a unique, but often underutilized | | | | be attached under the mantel or at the top of your |
| decorating tool for homeowners, in that a few simple | | | | fireplace. Corbels can dress-up a fireplace, without |
| changes to them can instantly change and refresh | | | | draining your wallet. A corbel can either be used as a |
| the décor of an entire room. However, redesigning | | | | decorative tool or a support device. Remember that |
| a fireplace can be an overwhelming process if there | | | | choosing a corbel as a supportive element will require |
| are an unlimited number of ideas to choose from, | | | | additional measures to make sure it support the |
| which make it difficult to decide on the best one | | | | weight that is rested on it. |
| choice for you and your home. Redesigning a | | | | The most popular design for corbels are nature |
| fireplace can be relatively simple, if you want it to be, | | | | themes, with most incorporating flowers, vines, |
| by adding a single statement piece to the mantle | | | | leaves, and grapes into the design. Corbels are |
| such as a candlestick, or decorative box, or changing | | | | typically made out of either polyurethane or wood, |
| the mantle to reflect the changing seasons. Other | | | | however some are made out of plaster, stone, or |
| re-designs can be extremely complicated, such as | | | | even marble. Corbels are easy to install, making them |
| redesigning a fireplace with marble instead of brick, | | | | the perfect home improvement project for |
| but are really not necessary. | | | | beginners. Decorative corbels are an easy an |
| One of the easiest, and most overlooked ways to | | | | inexpensive way to instantly brighten up your |
| change the look of both your fireplace, and your | | | | fireplace, making it a beautiful and updated addition to |
| home is to incorporate decorative corbels. These can | | | | your home. |