How to Series Part 1: How to Style a Mantle

Do you want to know how you can make your fireplace mantle the focal point of a room in your home? There are many ways you can decorate your mantle.

Fireplace mantle in living room

Hey Everyone! Welcome to my blog! Today I am going to provide you with some tips on how you can style your fireplace mantle.

The fireplace area is one of the best focal points in a room. This area will easily catch anyone’s attention. It can be styled in many different ways, especially during different seasons.

ideas for designing a fireplace mantle

There are a few ideas that you can refer to when designing your own mantle.

contrast

You don’t want your mantle to look plain and boring. Adding different colors, sizes, and shapes will provide a nice balance. Using different sized picture frames, vases, and other decor pieces will give your mantle a great look aesthetically.

Mirror and decor pieces on fireplace mantle

bring in the Greenery

As you all know, I love adding greenery to a room. It always spruces up a space.

You can add flowers, vines, or a simple plant to your mantle. The addition of greenery gives life to any space in your home.

Greenery and decor pieces on fireplace mantle

Keep it simple

Your mantle should not be crowded with too many decor pieces. It should be simple yet still visually appealing.

The addition of a few pieces with different textures and shapes will look far better than a mantle with a great amount of pieces.

Fireplace with decor pieces on mantle

Photo by Pottery Barn

layers

A mantle should be visually appealing and not too symmetrical. Layering is a great way to switch things up and incorporate picture frames onto your mantle.

Fireplace with decor pieces on mantle

You can place picture frames over one another while putting a vase with greenery beside them. Candle holders are also a great piece to incorporate onto a mantle. These pieces along with the layering, gives a mantle a subtle look.

I hope these ideas provided you with some inspiration for your fireplace mantle. Use these steps to make your mantle be an aesthetic focal point in your room.

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