Take a moment and imagine the fireplace at a rustic mountain cabin. You are probably envisioning a bearskin rug in front of a roaring fire cracking and popping in the stone fireplace with a mounted deer head looking down from above the mantel. Unfortunately, we can't all have the cozy mountain cabin, but it is possible to achieve the rustic feel by incorporating log furniture and accent pieces into the décor of our homes.

Log mantels provide both a decorative and functional way to bring a bit of the outdoors into your home. They look great above any fireplace and provide ample area for displaying photographs, candles and other accent pieces.

Standard Length or Custom Design?

Typically, log mantels come in standard lengths and are constructed from thick, sturdy logs. A common style of mantel is slab pine which consists of one solid piece of wood set atop two braces mounted into the wall. Another style often seen in homes and cabins is turned lodge pole cut in half to create a smooth, flat surface. The two base pieces that are mounted into the wall are cut so the half log fits securely in the braces for a stable log mantel.

If the standard lengths available do not work with your existing fireplace, you have the option to order a custom-built log mantel. That option also gives you the flexibility to not only have a mantel built to your exact size specifications but you also have the option to choose the style and type of log used in construction.