New Mantel and Fresh Paint = H-A-P-P-Y Me!

I have not like the mantel in our new house ever since we bought our home. I think it is a beautiful piece if you like antiques, but they are just not my style.  Jim, my brother and I drew up plans for a new mantel and a way to put our TV above it that would give us more room and options for a larger TV if we ever wanted one. My brother built this mantel from scratch including cutting out the dental molding and sawing the grooves in the side pieces. I love how it turned out and it makes our living room look so much more updated plus it even looks larger! We also painted the walls a clean, fresh color that I love!