Fireplace Cozies and How to Make ‘Em

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A fashionably designed mantel is one of the most crucial interior design aspects in a living space. This has the power to draw the eye when a guest enters the room. Much like the rest of your home, the way that you decorate the mantel shows how stylish you really are.

If you’re thinking of updating the mantel in the living room or dining room, then you probably have no idea where to begin. These tips should help you get started –

Learn Balance

An important element of decorating any mantel is balance. This is all about balancing the objects in a space. Make sure that the objects you bring to decorate that space are symmetrical. For homes that have a more conservative and classic look should follow the rules of symmetry to a T. For a more modern approach, though, you can just put in accessories that best fit your personality.

You would also want to pay attention to another element of design – scale. Remember this so that your design pieces will not overwhelm the space. Experiment with different textures, shapes and colors. You might be surprised at how much you would like a bold color or a lofty statement piece.

Layering Is In

In the South, it is common to see stylized fireplace mantels. With more layers that are added, the prettier the finished look becomes.

A famous mantel decorating idea in that area is to layer different sizes of unframed or framed art. These adorn the mantel. Don’t get the idea that all you can do is hanging. You can either hang or you don’t.

If you have to hang a framed piece of art or a photograph, make sure that you don’t do it above eye level. Just hang it a few inches above the mantel as this is the ideal height. Local artwork is a more meaningful mantel accessory. Imagine having a locally painted scene of your city or town hung above your living room mantel. It will surely be a conversation catalyst.

Mirror, Mirror on the Mantel

Another wonderful fireplace mantel designing tip is to hang various shapes and sizes of mirrors instead of the usual one piece. Either way, whether you use a statement piece or a group of mirrors, be sure to make the mantel frame the decorative element.

An antique-looking mirror will surely draw the eye to any impressive living room mantel. Add a more modern approach by installing a metal-framed piece.

Mirrors also help in brightening up a living or dining room.

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Greenery for 2017

A fireplace is often made of hard and heavy materials like stones or bricks so they tend to weigh down a room especially if they are not dressed properly. To break the monotony and dry look that these materials project, then you have to soften them with fluid lines. And what better and easier way to do this than to bring in some potted plants?

Having a pop of green can complement a wide array of designs. Floral arrangements, on the other hand, add a more feminine look.

Artistry Is the Key

Whether you are an art connoisseur or just an admirer of works that are visually pleasing, having an art display is the way to go. You can settle for the gallery wall or you can just have one piece sit atop the mantel. Alternatively, you can also make a strong statement by using a single piece of art which reflects your taste.

Switch Like the Seasons

The mantel can also reflect the current season. Embrace the season by adding flowers when it’s spring and putting a bowl of pinecones during fall.

Remember that the hearth is the focal point of a room so consider which among these decorative elements you will soon put to good use.

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