Rachael, did you ever end up putting the mantle on there? We're about to do our fireplace just like yours. (Although we're using cinder block to build a hearth since there's not one there right now.) But we were trying to figure out how to add a mantle after you finish this part of it. Does the mantle need to "rest" on top of the part that comes out from the wall at the top? Let us know if you did end up putting the mantle on there. Thank you! Great job!
the metal pieces fit perfectly to your fireplace, did you have to get them cut or did you do that yourselves? if so, what tool did you use? love the final result😍