Visual & material study · September 19, 2026
A shared reference for the selected wall stone, the homeowner’s custom mantel, and the look of the finished fireplace.
Use this study for photographs, materials and inspiration. Working dimensions, profile recommendations and hearth choices are maintained in the project hub.
01 · Material selections
The homeowner is considering a custom mantel built to specification and recalls that it may be metal. The exact product and material are still unconfirmed.
River Canyon Natural Marble Ledger Panel
| Supplier | Floor & Decor |
|---|---|
| Panel size | 8 × 24 in. |
| SKU | 101022556 |
| Material | Natural marble |
View selected stone at Floor & Decor ↗
Confirm the actual panel thickness, corner treatment and installation requirements before finalizing the finished build-out.
Custom mantel, possibly metal
Custom floating metal mantels are an established option. Stoll Industries offers metal shelves and mantels in custom sizes and multiple finishes. This is a reference example, not an identification of the homeowner’s piece or a selected supplier.
Explore Stoll’s custom metal mantels ↗
Existing renderings illustrate proportions only. They do not depict the exact River Canyon panels or a confirmed metal mantel. Working dimensions and profile options are maintained in the project hub.
The quality of the returns will matter as much as the selected stone. Small rough veneer should remain on the broad face, while transitions use cleaner materials.
02 · Existing conditions
The stone face sits between windows beneath a ceiling that rises outward into the room. The gas firebox stays at its current wall plane. Consult the hub for recorded measurements.
03 · Earlier concept images
These earlier renderings compare the appearance of the base and shelf. They do not show the selected River Canyon panels, a confirmed metal mantel, or an approved construction detail.
Compare the current hearth and profile choices in the project hub →
04 · Working dimensions
The project hub maintains the measured conditions, profile comparison and dimension schedule. Confirm the selected profile and remaining field measurements before pricing or fabrication.
05 · Before construction
The visual concept is not a clearance detail. The appliance model and installation manual must determine permissible facing overlap, mantel elevation, hearth requirements and service access.
Field verification checklist
06 · Suggested sequence
Resolve appliance constraints first, then finalize appearance and framing.
Record model, manual, clearance table, required openings and service path.
Field-measure the firebox frame, height, windows, ceiling intersection and walking clearance. Record verified values in the project hub.
Review the selected River Canyon panels; confirm the custom mantel, firebox returns, corners and optional hearth.
Show finished planes, substrate build-up, blocking, brackets, joints and accessible utilities.
07 · Decisions remaining
Use the project hub to record selections. The roles below indicate who needs to resolve each item; no selection is recorded by viewing this page.
Review and choose from the current hearth options in the project hub.
Honed matching stone versus matte-black manufacturer-approved metal.
Obtain the homeowner’s custom-mantel reference; confirm whether it is metal, then finalize finish, dimensions, mounting and elevation against the fireplace manual.