michigammemom A log or reclaimed timber mantel would be a great addition to a rustic space.
My lake home has three mantels from this source.
http://www.mendotamantels.com/
eurekafog Contact Eric Ginter at www.factory20.com or eric@factory20com. We just installed an old growth walnut floor board from a house or barn from the mid/late 1800's from Gettysburg, PA. Great character. 7.5 deep 1.5 thick 71" long. Used four hidden 7.5 long 3/4' bolts. Love it.
Lighting for the fireplace? - What kind of lighting did you use to light up the upper and lower parts of the fireplace? If it is recessed cans, what kind and how far out from the fireplace are they? »
I have a stone fireplace similar.
I am putting stone around another fireplace but it's not the exact same color. Is that a poor decorating choice?
From the entry you can see one stone fireplace to the right and another from the left. Does the color have to match? »