The one on the left is in our family room and the one on the right is in our living room. The oak was nice but very outdated and did not match our furniture. I decided painting the mantels would be a great (and cheaper) alternative to replacing them completely. After some sanding, priming, painting, and poly, this is what they look like today...
Here is a quick comparison...
So much better right? The white mantels make the rooms look lighter and more up to date. So if you ever come across the same dilemma, I would definitely recommend painting an outdated mantel before replacing one. Just think, if it ends up not working out, you can always replace them later!
Check out these other great painted mantels...
Check out these other great painted mantels...
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