While it started out as a functional element, let’s be honest: a mantelpiece offers some of the most exciting decorative possibilities in the entire house.
In fact, given its height and location, your mantel décor will become an attention-grabbing focal point in your living room. You most definitely don’t want to take this decision lightly by chucking the first ornaments you find on it.
When choosing the right decoration for your mantel, here are some helpful tips to keep in mind:
- Try and be consistent with your interior style so that your fireplace area doesn’t look out of place: for example, if you have a minimalist décor, you’ll probably want to focus on a very limited number of ornaments, whereas particularly decorative styles like French country or shabby chic are more forgiving
- Consider mixing items in different shapes and sizes (keep the taller ones in the back row!) but that still look cohesive by sharing a similar style or the same color
- Some winning combinations consist of creating a mirror-like image with a larger item in the middle and smaller ones on the side, as well as placing decorative items in odd numbers (e.g. three candles in decreasing order)
- Think of your mantel décor in relation to your wall color and ornaments rather than seeing them as two separate watertight compartments! In fact, they should complement each other to further enhance the cohesive feel of your living room
As for what to choose from, light up the fireplace and cozy up in a blanket: we have tons of creative ideas for you!
Source: 15 Mantel Décor Ideas for an Eye-Catching, Fiery Corner – Foter
