Why You Need a Floating Mantel in Your Home
                     Why You Need a 
Floating Mantel in 
Your Home
What is a floating mantel?
At Helm & Home, we offer a variety of mantels, which are wooden beams that can be 
placed above your fireplace. Some of these mantels are held in place by mantel brackets 
or straps. One of our most popular types of mantels, however, are our floating fireplace 
mantels.
Our floating wood mantels appear as if they are just floating on your wall. There are no 
visible brackets or hooks holding it in place. This type of mantel looks beautiful in any 
home and is a great option if you want more of a simple-looking mantel.
We offer two different types of floating mantels: our rustic fireplace floating mantel, as 
well as our modern fireplace floating mantel. We recommend choosing one over the other 
based on the style of your home and fireplace. The rustic mantel looks great with a 
traditional fireplace, whereas the modern mantel looks sleek and stylish with newer 
fireplaces, or electric fireplaces.
How is the mantel installed?
All of our mantels are crafted to be installed easily. The average homeowner has 
all the tools needed and the skill level necessary to install our floating mantel. We 
also provide you with an installation guide to help.
We designed our floating mantels to make installation quick and easy: it should 
take only ten minutes. You will need a pencil, a bubble level, an electric drill, and a 
stud finder (if you are installing into drywall).
For our floating shelves, you will need to drill two screws into your wall. This is 
beneficial if you ever decide to take down or move your mantel. You will not have 
to worry about having to fill in tons of drill holes.
What is so great about a fireplace 
mantel?
There are many benefits to adding a floating fireplace mantel to your home. As we 
mentioned, the fireplace is a gathering place in the home. Adding a mantel to the 
area can add a classy touch to the space. Plus, there are several ways you can 
personalize your mantel to really make it feel like a part of your home.
Our floating fireplace mantels act as a shelf where you can place various items. 
Adding photos, decorations for upcoming holidays, or other items to your mantel 
can add a personal touch to the space.
Some popular items that people put on their mantels are artwork, flower vases 
and plants, candles, and various small decorative items. These items can add 
depth to the space and fill in any empty space.
How can you get one of your own?
If you are looking to purchase one of our mantels, you can do so easily on our 
website. Under the “shop” section of our website you can see all of our different 
mantels and accessories that we offer. 
On this section of our website, you can browse all of the different options that we 
are currently selling. You can see example photos, as well as descriptions of each 
product. Then, with just a few clicks you can choose your style, size, and color of 
the mantel you want.
Bright Colors
Summer is all about bright colors that catch your eye from across the room. You 
want your living space to feel happy and lively to match the gorgeous weather 
outside. The easiest way to add some oomph and energy to a room is through 
your color choices.
When picking the right color palette for your mantel, consider colors that make 
you think of flowers in bloom, the sun, a refreshing breeze, or a breath of fresh air. 
In winter, you’ll usually opt for dark colors because they create a sense of warmth 
and richness, but in the summer, you want to feel fresh and renewed.
Decor
Your color palette and the type of decor you put on your mantel shelf go hand in 
hand, so you’ll want to keep both in mind when redecorating. If you are going for a 
rustic style, you’ll want to opt for lots of wood decor, so think baskets and boxes. 
You can also add some metal buckets for a pop of shine and planters to add some 
life. When it comes to the right color palette for a rustic style, stick with light-toned 
wood, white, and silver.
If you are going for a contemporary style, stick with a simple color palette with the 
idea that less is more. You may go for something entirely white or you may add 
subtle pops of pale blue. When it comes to the decor, add some clear vases and 
small glasswork. 
Go all white
Of course, if you want to go for the ultimate classic mantel look this summer, you 
can decorate your mantel with entirely white decor including the mantel itself. If 
you are really looking to add some change to your mantel, there is the option to 
paint it. However, keep in mind that it’s less easy to remove said paint once you 
do it.
Opting for an all white mantel with all white decor will ensure your mantel has an 
elegant, sleek look to it. From our expert opinion, we can guarantee that white will 
never go out of style. Another added benefit of going for an all-white look is that 
you can easily recycle some of the decor for when you redecorate your mantel in 
the winter.
Thank You
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