How to Decorate Around a Mantel Clock
Mantel decoration is often a daunting task for homeowners who desire a beautifully accented fireplace area to complement the decorating scheme of the home. A simple way to anchor any type of mantel decor is by placing a clock in the central area and flanking it with decorative elements. This easy approach to mantel design creates optimal visual appeal for any style of display, and the result is a mantel that is successful in terms of design virtually every time. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Candlesticks
- Candles
- Faux topiaries in urns
- Vintage books
- Small vintage globe
- Handheld magnifying glass
- Metallic-hued vases
- Faux or real seasonal flowers
- Scissors
Instructions
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Add candlesticks. Using the centrally placed mantel clock as an anchor to the arrangement, place a coordinating candlestick and candle on both sides of the clock. Choose candlesticks that complement the overall look and feel of the mantel clock in regard to color and style for a cohesive display and as simple and elegant accents that add visual height to the entire design.
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Incorporate topiaries. To create an elegant, formal appearance to the mantel clock design, place a faux topiary, in globe or trees shapes, on the right side and left side of the mantel area. Select urn-type bases in a color that coordinates with the hues found in the clock for a custom look. Adding topiaries on both sides of the mantel gives the display a symmetrical, formal appearance to accent a myriad of decorating schemes.
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Add books. Highlight the book-themed decor of a home library or den by placing a vintage stack of books on both sides of the mantel. With the mantel clock in the middle of the design, stack three books on top of each other on the right and left areas of the mantle. Further the masculine design with a small vintage globe placed on one stack and a handheld magnifying glass on the other for a well-traveled book theme to accessorize any space with a more masculine flair.
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Incorporate flowers. For a more feminine mantel clock decor, add a medium-size bronze, gold or silver vase on both sides. Choose a metallic vase hue that coordinates with the overall decor of the room for the most visually pleasing design. Fill the vases with real or faux seasonal flowers, such as summer hydrangeas, fall mums, spring tulips and winter carnations, for a display that celebrates the different seasons of the year in style.
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Tips & Warnings
During the holiday season, drape faux greenery boughs over the top of a mantle clock for a simple and fesitve decoration.
Supervise the mantel clock lit candles at all times to avoid a fire hazard.
Securely place all decorative items on the mantel to prevent fire hazards as well.
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