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Complete Fireplace Mantel Design Proportions Guide To Make Your Life Easier<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

About to build a new fireplace mantel and need all of the dimensions in one place? Well, look no further because I’ve got all of the fireplace mantel dimensions you’ll need!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Section<\/th>Standard Dimension<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Width of the mantel<\/strong><\/td>12 inches wider than the fireplace box up to the same width as the hearth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Thickness of the mantel (face of the mantel)<\/strong><\/td>5-1\/2 to 7-1\/2 inches<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Depth of the mantel<\/strong><\/td>7 to 8 inches from the wall<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Mounting height above the ground<\/strong><\/td>54 inches from the floor to the bottom of the mantel<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Mounting height above the fireplace opening<\/strong><\/td>12 inches plus 1 inch for every 1 inch the mantel sticks off of the wall from the top of the fireplace box to the bottom of the mantel<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
TV mounting height above the mantel<\/strong><\/td>7 inches from the top of the mantel to the bottom of the TV<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Now that we’ve got that covered, let’s dive further into the specifics to help you measure out your fireplace mantel perfectly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Quick Navigation: Fireplace Mantel Dimensions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. Why Is Sizing Your Fireplace Mantel So Important?<\/a><\/li>
  2. How Wide Should A Fireplace Mantel Be?<\/a><\/li>
  3. How Deep Should A Fireplace Mantel Be?<\/a><\/li>
  4. How Much Clearance Does A Mantel Need Above A Fireplace Opening?<\/a><\/li>
  5. How Thick Should The Fireplace Mantel Be?<\/a><\/li>
  6. How High Should A Fireplace Mantel Be Above The Ground?<\/a><\/li>
  7. How High Above A Mantel Should You Hang A TV?<\/a><\/li>
  8. How To Measure Out A Fireplace Mantel<\/a><\/li>
  9. How To Make A Floating Mantel<\/a><\/li>
  10. Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li>
  11. Related Fireplace Articles<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    Why Is Sizing your Fireplace Mantel So Important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The sizing of a fireplace mantel is important because it needs to be proportional to the pieces around it, including the hearth, TV, and fireplace box. Also, the mantel needs to be able to hold common-sized decor items and to be a safe distance from the hot fireplace box.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If your fireplace mantel is too large, it will overwhelm the fireplace and room. On the other hand, if your fireplace mantel is too small, it will be hard to hold decorations and make the fireplace look off-balance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Getting an accurate dimension for your fireplace mantel is crucial, especially considering the fact that it\u2019s going to be the most looked-at piece in the room. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It is also crucial to accurately size a mantel if you\u2019re going to place other things around it, such as a flat-screen TV wall mount directly above it or decorations on the shelf. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You want the fireplace mantel to be large enough to both perfectly accentuate the fireplace and accommodate additional decor but also small enough to be proportional to the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    How Wide Should A Fireplace Mantel Be?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The width of a fireplace mantel should be at least 12 inches wider than the width of your fireplace box all the way up to the width of your fireplace hearth box. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You can go wider if it fits from an aesthetic standpoint. Centered, a 12-inch difference will give you 6 inches on either side of the fireplace box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sizing the mantel this way will give the fireplace a balanced look that is proportionate to the second-largest piece – the fireplace hearth.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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    How Deep Should A Fireplace Mantel Be?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The depth of a fireplace mantel should be 7 to 8 inches deep. This depth will provide plenty of room for decorations, plants, or a soundbar below a mounted TV to sit on. Any larger and the mantel would protrude into the room, and any smaller and nothing could sit easily on the shelf.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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