How to Decorate Cut Fieldstone Fireplaces
Nothing represents rustic charm in a room better than a well-made cut fieldstone fireplace. This style has been around in both Europe and the United States for centuries---a true testament to its durability and classic style. Because these fireplaces make such a strong statement in terms of décor, they are best decorated using accessories that match their strengths. Strong, warm colors and the generous use of the design principles of form and balance will help make any cut fieldstone fireplace the focal point of the room. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Wreath
- Table runners
- Books
- Bottles of wine
- Pumpkins
- Gourds
- Ivy garland
- Silk grape or maple leaves
- Decorative grapes
- Twig baskets
- Blankets
Instructions
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Decorating a Cut Fieldstone Fireplace
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Determine the theme of the décor for the fireplace. It should match the room's décor. Additionally, remember that whatever decorating motif is used for the hearth should be repeated on the mantle as well.
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Consider hanging a wreath above the fireplace's mantle, about two to three feet up, right in the center. This draws the eye upward and visually reinforces the center focal point of the fireplace.
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Try using folded table runners on the hearth to add splashes of color. They can be placed at both ends of the mantle with the longer side of the runner displayed in front. Secure them to the spot with tape or heavy objects like books.
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Place stacks of books at each end of the mantle. Leather or faux leather books look great for this. In addition to providing balance to each side of the fireplace, they serve to hold down a mantle dressing or linens.
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Use bottles of wine as a decorative motif. Select wines with beautiful labels and position several in clusters with the tallest in the back. These can be used as a centerpiece for mantle. They also complement the look of the cut fieldstone without detracting from it.
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Think about decorating accessories such as pumpkins, gourds, decorative grapes, silk grape leaves, maple leaves or ivy vine. These items hearken back to the days of old when fireplaces where used for cooking. They look great and add a natural splash of color.
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Create a photo display. Old black and white photos play up the fireplace's nostalgic roots, but any photos will do. Decorate around the photos with the ivy vine or baby's breath. Frames of different sizes look great if you place the tallest in the middle and work your way outward to the smallest.
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Store firewood in a large, sturdy twig basket next to the fireplace. Depending upon what accessories you've used on the mantle, you can arrange little pumpkins, wine bottles or stacks of books next to it, thus enhancing the design principle of repeat of form.
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Keep family and guests warm and add to the decorative motif of the fireplace by rolling up several colorful flannel blankets and storing them in a basket or on the fireplace's built-in shelves if it has them.
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Tips & Warnings
The most important thing about decorating a cut fieldstone fireplace is to choose accessories that enhance the strength of the rock look without detracting from it. While some fieldstone fireplaces are made for modern homes, this fireplace often looks best decorated using a simple, rustic style.
