The shelf over a fireplace is called a mantle.
Chekov's Gun.
A mantle
A hob is a shelf at the side or back of a fireplace.
One can find shelves over the fireplace from Home Depot. One can go online to check with the shelf they want, then order it online or pick it up from store.
A hob.
Homophone means sounds like. The shelf over a fireplace is a mantel. Sounds like mantle.
A mantle.
It's called a rack.
A shelf on top of a fireplace is commonly referred to as a mantel. It is used for decorative purposes and can hold various items such as picture frames, candles, or seasonal decorations.
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A shelf above a fireplace or something that covers or conceals
The only way to keep soot from getting all over the items on the of the mantel is to clean consistently. I could not find an easier mehtod.
A shelf in a family room should be hung high enough so that no one hits it by being next to it. The standard height of a shelf is about five feet.