How to Decorate a Large Fireplace Mantel
Large fireplace mantels are great decorating spots. The fireplace is the center of the room, and the large mantel adds even more interest, taking the spotlight. Take advantage of this by decorating it to enhance the decor of the room and house. Since everyone has different tastes, decorating a large fireplace mantel depends on what works in each individual case. There are several options when decorating a large fireplace mantel, so anyone can find one that works for them. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Framed pictures
- Trinkets
- Candles - tapered or pillar
- Large painting or piece of art
- Plants
Instructions
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Make it personal. Framed photos of family and friends, as well as trinkets and decorative items, add a personal touch to the room. Interesting art pieces exude flair and style. These items become conversation pieces for guests, and fill the room with happy memories.
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Keep it even. On mantels, symmetry works well. It doesn't have to have the same items on each side, but the height and size of the items should be similar.
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Lighten up. Candles look great on a large fireplace mantel. Tapered and pillar candles are great accent pieces that add elegance. Put tapered candles in decorative holders, and place them near the corner of the mantel. Space pillar candles evenly along the entire mantel for a modern look.
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Think big. A large painting in the middle of the mantel adds interest and balances out the large mantel.
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Go live. Plants not only look great, but they also clean and purify the air. Put one plant on each edge of the mantel, or fill the mantel with plants spaced evenly. Both trailing plants and tall plants work on large fireplace mantels. Remember, live plants may need to be moved during colder months because of cold drafts from the fireplace and excessive heat from fires.
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Tips & Warnings
Artificial plants work as well as live plants on a mantel, but make sure they won't melt from the heat the fireplace puts off when in use.
