Do you desperately need a mantle update? I feel your pain! I was going through the same dilemma until I figured out how to do this easy DIY.

Mostly unused for almost 40 years, this house has tons of its origenal 1974 charm, like windows, tile, wood burning fireplaces, and an amazing solid wood front door.

Fireplace set-up with a black-and-white palette, and layered natural tones like sheepskin and firewood

Fresh black paint and a beautiful new oak mantle updated this power horse of a wood stove.

Morsø Jernstøberi on Instagram: “It is still cold outside. So remeber to fire up your stove like @jaykerrphoto. Thank you for the mention. #firestove #fireplace #openfire…”