Decorate Your Mantel
How to Decorate Your Mantel
Large fireplaces can be a great addition to any home. They provide warmth, comfort, and a place for the family to gather on a chilly winter evening. However, large fireplaces usually mean a large mantel, which can be a place of design anxiety for many homeowners. To help you decorate the perfect mantel for you and your home, here are some quick ideas, tips, and guides that will leave you with a beautiful mantel that will be the design centerpiece of your home.
Your mantel decoration can have a dramatic impact on the overall feel and look of your room. Of course, the number one rule of decorating your mantel is picking a look that fits your unique design personality, the design of the room, and the overall feel of the home. You want your mantel to complement the other design aspects of your home, not detract or clash. Your style can be classical, minimalistic, country, contemporary, or homey. The actual style matters less than the fact that it coincides with the overall feel of the room.
One of the best ways to start with mantel decoration is to pick a single, large centerpiece. This can often be a framed family picture, a clock, mirror or a work of art. This centerpiece should be substantial in size so that it is featured, and creates a foundation for the rest of your mantel design.
The second thing to keep in mind when decorating your mantel, is you want to pick pieces that will keep the eyes of your guests moving. This can be easily accomplished by picking items of different heights and shapes. You also want to make sure your design is symmetrical. This doesn’t mean that one side needs to exactly mirror the other. However, the approximate number and size of items should be similar so that the mantel feels balanced and aesthetically pleasing.
The third thing you’ll want to keep in mind, is to think outside the box. Some of the most common mantel decorations include picture, candles, and works of art. All of these are lovely items to place on your mantel. But you can also showcase your personality and your interests on your mantel through items like plants, books, and treasured possessions.
Mantels can and should be changed regularly to keep up the seasons and with your personality. By following these design tips every time you decorate your mantel, you’ll be sure to create a beautiful and interesting design centerpiece in the middle of your home.
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