Custom Fireplace With Maple Mantel and Built-In Shelving By DiLeo’s Carpentry LLC

Custom Fireplace With Maple Mantel and Built-In Shelving

By DiLeo’s Carpentry LLC

A Fireplace Designed to Be the Focal Point

This custom fireplace was built to anchor the room while still feeling clean, balanced, and intentional. From the vertical paneling to the solid maple mantel and shelving, every element was designed to work together as one cohesive feature.

Projects like this are a great example of how custom carpentry can completely transform a space without changing the footprint of the room.

Solid Maple Mantel and Shelving

The mantel and shelving on this fireplace were built from maple, chosen for its strength, stability, and clean grain. Maple is an excellent material when homeowners want a high-end look with flexibility for finishing.

Because this fireplace is now ready for paint and stain, the homeowner has full control over the final look:

- The mantel can be stained to highlight the natural maple grain

- The shelving can be stained to match or painted for contrast

- The entire fireplace can be tailored to fit the room’s final design vision

This approach allows the structure to be built correctly first, with finishes applied once final selections are made.

Built-In Shelving for Function and Balance

The shelving was designed to balance the fireplace visually while adding real, usable storage and display space. Built-ins like this are sized specifically for the wall so there’s no wasted space and no filler-heavy look.

Benefits of custom fireplace shelving include:

- Clean, symmetrical proportions

- Strong, properly supported shelves

- A built-in look that feels original to the home

- Flexible finishing options for décor and style changes

Custom Carpentry Makes the Difference

Unlike prefab mantels or stock shelving, a custom fireplace allows trim details, paneling, and proportions to be adjusted precisely to the room. That’s what gives this fireplace its finished, architectural feel.

Every measurement, joint, and reveal was handled with long-term durability and clean aesthetics in mind.

Ready for Finish — Built to Last

With the carpentry complete, this fireplace is now ready for paint and stain. The structure is solid, the materials are right, and the finishing stage is where the personality comes in.

If you’re thinking about upgrading your living space with a custom fireplace, mantel, or built-in shelving, this type of project shows what’s possible when everything is built specifically for the home.