How big should a barn bean mantle be?

How big should a Barn beam mantle be?

Determining the size of a reclaimed barn wood beam usually depends on the height of your ceiling. Ceilings that at are the standard 8 feet (2.44 m), beams that are 6×6 or 8×8 inches (ca. 20 cm) in dimension are a good fit. If your ceiling height is over 8 feet (2.44 m), then 8×8, 9×9 or even 10 x 10 inches in dimension work well.