How To Decorate Mantle

Below Im breaking down how I go about styling my mantel.

How to decorate mantle. There are many different approaches to mantel decorating. For example if the mantel and the wall behind it are both white decorate it with something colorful. For an easy fireplace mantel decorating idea hang a mirror in the middle and a sconce on either side.

One way I love to design an asymmetrical mantel is by layering frames on top of one another. Use a series of small plants as Layer 3 the Filler or use tall topiaries or vases of flowers as Layer 2 the Weight. Layer in smaller objects such as framed pieces vintage books abstract sculptures and.

Pick up on colors and materials found elsewhere in the room. Keep reading to find an easy template on how to give your mantel a professional finish. Gallery walls can often feel a bit overwhelming to put together however a great solution is to layer your art on top of your mantel.

Today lets make decorating a mantel easy and get a free printable guide sheet and checklist at the end of the post for creating a beautiful mantel every time. Generally a fireplace will automatically determine which wall is the focal point in a room. Weve got great ideas incorporating everything from French provincial iron accessories to a farm fresh found windmill.

One wall that makes a big statement and gives the eye something to focus on upon entering. Every room needs a focal point. Try to match the colors to the furniture or curtains in the room.

And while the fireplace is no longer essential to a modern familys survival it still exerts a kind of gravity over its surroundings lending order to an interiorThe desire for the comfort of home and hearth inspires. Plants can add a lot of texture to your mantel decor. Then she added a few more layers of decor for visual interest.