One of the hottest home improvements right now is upgrading or installing new gas fireplaces. Most newly installed fireplaces have on thing in common: they require a mantel to suit the fireplace.

Lepin says a popular option currently is a modern, linear design with a TV mounted above. “A nice, clean look,” Lepin says. “We still do a lot of open fireplaces with gas logs.” ...

“We have installed linear gas and linear electric. We have converted traditional wood burning fireplaces with gas inserts and we have even installed a biofuel fireplace,” the designer adde ...