u/clantz

I would like to remove the uneven shelves on my fireplace and add a proper wood mantel. The fireplace sits on the shelf you see in the picture. How would you remove the shelves? Can you just loosen them by hitting the underside of the shelf with a hammer?

The end pieces you see under the self are a couple of wall decorations I found at a thrift store that happen to fit perfectly under the shelf. How would I add a full mantel with this odd design?

fireplace dementions