How To Decorate Your Mantel

If you want to create an effortlessly layered look on your mantel watch this video to see how its done.

How to decorate your mantel. Devise an Artistic Still Life Layer a mixture of old and new books frames and objects. I love decorating my mantel for the seasons. Placing a TV on the mantel or mounting it on the wall above the fireplace is a modern stylish way to combine two focal points of a room.

Form scale color texture pattern and light. With a little geometry and some layering magic decorating a mantel isnt so tricky after all. See more ideas about mantel decorations decor mantel.

Let me share with you just how easy it is to decorate your mantel. The wreath above our mantel has a very soft wintery look Ill call it cypress. Several crucial elements take this limestone mantel in a home decorated by Ann Lowengart to stylish heights.

One way I love to design an asymmetrical mantel is by layering frames on top of one another. It actually makes sense to use The Elements of Design when you decorate your mantel. For this look the more eclectic the items the better.

You can also use the design to your advantage. Clustered Collection Another easy way to decorate a mantel is with a collection of similar items like candlesticks and pillar candles. Then fill the mantel shelf with clusters of the same type of decor.

Before you do so make sure to check the temperature above the mantel with a fire going test the viewing angle and plan where wires and cables from the TV will go. Using the Rule of Threes creates a more relaxed and laid-back vibe. Cozy Winter Mantel from Sand Sisal.