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EXPERT ADVICE THE EXPERTS AT LEV2 ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS REGARDING FIREPLACE MANTLES AND MILLWORK. CAN I INCORPORATE MY EXISTING FIREPLACE INSERT INTO A CUSTOM BUILT-IN UNIT? A fireplace surround, mantle or media wall unit can be designed around your existing insert. We can design around any clearance specifications required by manufacturers for your specific insert. WHAT ARE THE MOST POPULAR CHOICES IN FIREPLACE STYLES RIGHT NOW? Most designs today trend toward simple and clean looks that are modern but timeless at the same time. The wow factor comes from the small details like crown molding choices below the mantle. WHAT MATERIALS DO YOU PREFER TO WORK WITH? When the finish is a paint, we use a combination of Panel lite products to get the smoothest finishes possible when the paint is applied. Certain styles of mantles like corbels and mantle support brackets, require extra details. Those tend to be manufactured out of a hardwood for durability in the fine details. - Lev2, www.lev2millwork.com C R E AT I V E F I R E P L A C E P L A C E M E N T S A fireplace can be both a decorative and functional feature at the same time. These creative spaces show how a fireplace can add to a room even if it’s not the central focus of the space. Positioned between the game and bar area and the theatre area, this fireplace adds warmth to both areas. An off-center fireplace creates a cozy ready corner while adding warmth and ambiance to the whole room. A linear fireplace on a side wall set into a stone accent becomes functional artwork in this cozy theatre room. Moss Building and Design, www.mossbuildinganddesign.com Maric Homes, www.marichomes.com Realstone Systems, www.realstonesystems.com