{"id":1256,"date":"2013-01-14T07:39:35","date_gmt":"2013-01-14T13:39:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wrkstnblog01\/?p=1256"},"modified":"2013-01-14T07:39:35","modified_gmt":"2013-01-14T13:39:35","slug":"decorating-a-fireplace-mantel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/decorating-a-fireplace-mantel\/","title":{"rendered":"Decorating a Fireplace Mantel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you recently took down your holiday decorations or you just want a new look, decorating your fireplace mantel can be done any time of year. You can even change out the d\u00e9cor over your fireplace with the seasons. Here are some creative ideas to get you started.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/MigratedImages\/mantelblog.jpg\" alt=\"Vase of flowers on fireplace mantel\" title=\"Vase of flowers on fireplace mantel\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"float: right; padding-left: 15px; padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 340px;\" height=\"532\" width=\"400\"><strong>Play with mirrors<\/strong><br \/>\nWant to make a room appear larger? Mirrors are a great way to add the illusion of space. Try hanging one large mirror and accenting it with vases. Or consider adding a series of mirrors all in the same shape, or a variety of shapes and sizes. You can hang them above your mantel in a pattern or lean them on the mantel itself, overlapping mirrors with different sized frames for visual interest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use what you have<\/strong><br \/>\nYou may not even have to go shopping to give your fireplace mantel a new look. Search your home for beautiful treasures. Books, for example, make great d\u00e9cor! Try lining them up by color or stacking them by size and grouping them with other objects such as clocks, vases or framed photographs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Try a monochromatic color scheme<\/strong><br \/>\nHaving trouble tying together design accessories on you mantel for a cohesive look? Instead of three completely different vases, try a vignette of all white vases. Or blue. A group of objects in the same color scheme can instantly unify your design.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Edit down your accessories<\/strong><br \/>\nOne mistake homeowners often make is to put too many objects on the mantel at once. Lining up accessories from one side to the other will make your mantel look cluttered. Make sure you choose a clear focal point and that it&#8217;s to scale with the other d\u00e9cor in the room.<\/p>\n<p>Clear off the mantel and then add objects one at a time. One large framed photograph accented with two pillar candlesticks will likely have a larger impact than seven framed 4 x 6 ones. Be sure to evaluate the look from the entrance of the room, not right in front of the fireplace to put your mantel in context with your other d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accessories we love\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"See it on Pottery Barn''s website!\" href=\"http:\/\/www.potterybarn.com\/products\/turned-wood-pillar-holders\/?pkey=ccandle-holder&amp;cm_src=candle-holder||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Turned Wood Pillar Holders ~ Pottery Barn<\/a><br \/>\nThese classic candle holders will never go out of style.<\/p>\n<p><!--<a title=\"See it on Garnet Hill''s website!\" href=\"http:\/\/www.garnethill.com\/shining-star-mirror\/rugs-home-decor\/decorative-accessories\/221076?defattrib=&amp;defattribvalue=&amp;listIndex=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shining Star Mirror ~ Garnet Hill<\/a>\nThis unique mirror would make a great focal point over a fireplace.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"See it on Pottery Barn''s website!\" href=\"http:\/\/www.potterybarn.com\/products\/rustic-white-vases\/?pkey=e%7Cvases%7C120%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C2&amp;cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-Sku_Top_Marketing_Rule%7CVase-_-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rustic White Vases ~ Pottery Barn<\/a><br \/>\nGrouping white vases will give you a timeless look.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Don&#8217;t have a mantel to decorate?<\/strong><\/em> If you&#8217;ve been dreaming of a new home with a brand new fireplace, now may your time to move. <a title=\"Search new homes near you.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Search new homes near you \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you recently took down your holiday decorations or you just want a new look, decorating your fireplace mantel can be done any time of year. 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