Project #10873 - Fireplace Screens for European Style Mantel
There are now 2 projects for this fireplace: Project #10871 - Glass Door Options | Project #10873 - Other Types of Screens (this project)
Customer Comments: See original comments from Project #10871 Thank you for sending these mock ups (referring to Project #10871)! Its so helpful. When I see these, I'm thinking replacing the door may not solve our issue which is that we don't love the fireplace and its hard to find something that goes well with the gray marble.
Our Comments: Our original impression of the fireplace is that it does not lend itself to glass doors. So after your above comments, we decided to show the types of screens that are normally associate with a European "Baroque" style mantelpiece like yours. I think what you are struggling with is an attempt to modernize the fireplace instead of going with what you have. These recommendations may not go with the rest of your decor, but they do flatter the mantel.
Fireplace Opening: Unknown
Note: These mock-ups are not to scale and are meant to help you choose the model of your screen or door, not the finish. Although we may create a general representation of black, iron, bronze, gold and silver tones, you must choose your finish from our samples using the links below. Ask your project manager which samples apply to the items in your project.
Finish Samples: Design Specialties Finishes | Stone Manufacturing Finishes | Hearth Creations Finishes
Before:
European Style Frame Screens
Option #1: CFR95 Shell Casting Frame Screen in Brown Antique Silver with AR-CH4 Versailles Chenet.
European Style Single Panel Screens
Option #3: 1P48M Single Panel Screen with Floral Casting Trim and Claw Feet and Scroll Handles in Black Antique Silver.
Option #4: 1P36M-99 Single Panel Screen with Oak Leave Outer Frame and Wave Casting Inner Frame with Ornaments in Black Antique Silver.
Option #5: 1P48M Single Panel Screen with Prince of Wales Casting and AR-AN16 Marseilles Andirons in Antique Pewter.
Option #6: 1P48M Single Panel Screen with Queen Anne Legs and Handles in Antique Pewter. Shown with with AR-AN16 Marseilles Andirons.
European Style Folding Screens
Finish Options for Stone Manufacturing
Solid Brass Castings
Use your imagination to create the perfect fireplace screen with these solid brass castings from Stone Manufacturing. Compliment architectural details in the mantel or other furnishings in our home, or simply create your own unique look. Available in a wide variety of finishes.
Narrow Castings
#66 - 5/8" Bellini (French Gold)
#88 - 5/8" Prince of Wales (Ormolu)
#54 - 7/8" Reed & Ribbon (Oil Rubbed Bronze)
#34 - 7/8" Mini Rope (Bronze Patina)
#35 - 7/8" Ornate Beaded (Aged Brass)
#20 - 1" Egg & Dart (Old English)
#22 - 1" Laurel Leaf (Antique Brass)
#27 - 1" French (Old English)
#33 - 1 1/8" Rope (Black Antique Silver)
#44 - 1" Circle Dot (Satin Nickel)
#52 - 1" Half Oval (Antique Pewter)
#55 - 1" Flower & Ribbon (Amber)
#48 - 1 1/8" Floral (Antique Brass)Wide Castings
#77 - 1 1/4" Desert Palms (Oil Rubbed Bronze)
#99 - 1 3/8" Wave & Scroll (Old English)
#36 - 1 3/4" Oak Leaf (Hand Polished)
#46 - 2" Tulip (Burnt Sienna)
#51 - 2" Greek Key (Satin Brass & Black)
#42 - 2 1/8" Victorian (Brown Antique Silver)
#39 - 2 5/8" Wild Flowers (Highlighted Old English)
#95 - 1 1/2"-3 1/2" Shell (Polished Brass)Other Pictures
Fig #1 - Closeup
Fig #2 - Room Setting
Mesh & Insulation Options
The Mesh options are behind the glass so you can burn the fire with the doors open and still have spark protection. Great for real wood or gas logs since most gas long manufacturers insist that you have a screen in front of the logs when they are burning. Mesh panel doors are the most popular and are best for when there are toddlers present because they will not open backwards whereas the mesh screens are easily pushed in. Insulation goes between the back of the frame and the fireplace facing, providing a better seal.
Black Mesh Curtains - These slide back and forth on a rod behind the glass
Gate Mesh Doors - These are separate doors behind the glass that have a flat wire mesh and a black frame.
Insulation: Provides a better seal between the fireplace face and the door frame.
This page was created as part of our Free Fireplace Door Design service. Anyone who has a fireplace and is considering glass doors can take advantage of this program. All you have to do is email us some pictures of your fireplace and we will create digital mock-ups showing you how various fireplace doors will look on your fireplace. This is hands down the best way to shop for fireplace doors. Click Here to Begin Your Own Project!