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Beautiful Holiday Memories with a Perfect Mantel Shelf

Beautiful Holiday Memories with a Perfect Mantel Shelf

Did you know you don’t need a fireplace in order to have a mantel? Perhaps you have an abundance of decor, pictures, or holiday items. Here, at Helm and Home, we have just the right thing: a mantel shelf! With...

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Discover the Heart of Your Home with a Customizable Fireplace Mantel

Discover the Heart of Your Home with a Customizable Fireplace Mantel

At Helm and Home, we know that a fireplace mantel is more than just a fixture -- It’s a gateway to your home. Mantels and shelves hold your greatest memories, designs, and artwork, all within your home’s primary gathering spaces....

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Friendly Advice about Installing a Wood Mantel

Friendly Advice about Installing a Wood Mantel

Any home renovation can be daunting, especially when you’re doing it yourself. Whether working on projects big or small, everyone can use a helping hand sometimes. Here at Helm and Home, we want to make your experience as stress-free as...

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Top 5 Accessories for Your Fireplace Mantel

Top 5 Accessories for Your Fireplace Mantel

Your new fireplace mantel has been installed and your home seems nearly perfect. Yet, something is missing! This beautiful rustic mantel has added such charm to your space but lacks that special “YOU” factor. Personalizing your new mantel adds character...

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The Journey of Our Reclaimed Wood Mantel: Saved from Landfills and Repurposed Into Furniture

The Journey of Our Reclaimed Wood Mantel: Saved from Landfills and Repurposed Into Furniture

One man’s trash is another man’s reclaimed wood mantel. The wood we use to make our hand-crafted mantels has been on a long journey. In its past life, the wood may have come from a well-used barn but was destined...

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You Don’t Need a Fireplace to Have A Mantel Shelf

You Don’t Need a Fireplace to Have A Mantel Shelf

We’re always looking for inspiration on how to add character or a bit of charm to our homes, even if we don’t realize it. Whenever we visit a friend or family member, go to the shopping center, or even watch a show on Netflix, we’re constantly observing the style or design choices we see. That’s why we get moments where we think “huh! I wish I had that in my home!” even if we don’t think we’re looking for anything. After visiting family in upstate CT, I had a lightbulb moment where I figured out what my own home was missing: a mantel shelf.

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Completing the Look of Your Home With the Perfect Mantel Shelf

Completing the Look of Your Home With the Perfect Mantel Shelf

What do most New England homes have in common? Okay yes, we see a lot of white fences and Victorian-style architecture. But the answer I was looking for is fireplaces! If you live in colder states, you probably have a fireplace in your home or know someone who does. But let’s say you do, and the space that’s basically the center of your home feels like it’s missing something. I’d like to guess it has something to do with the mantel shelf.

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Wood Mantels: The Answer For Winter Living Room Decor

Wood Mantels: The Answer For Winter Living Room Decor

One of the main reasons people choose to install a wood mantel in their home is the added storage space, as well as a great surface to showcase keepsakes. Helm & Home’s wood mantels come in a variety of dimensions and styles to seamlessly be added to your home and immediately give you its benefits.

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Rustic Mantel Styling Tips 2021

Rustic Mantel Styling Tips 2021

Rustic mantels are one of the best ways to add some extra charm and character to your living room. These gorgeous handcrafted pieces of home decor can be a much needed addition to a bland wall. Especially when paired with a wood burning fireplace and other rough ‘n’ tumble yet equally endearing decor, a rustic mantel can be the star of your home.

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