Spruce up your living room area by decorating your fireplace mantel. Most often, this area of the home is neglected and only on special occasions do most homeowners take sight of the area. But now HGTV highlights some of the best, fun, and extremely easy high decor that we can do to our fireplace mantels.
1. When in Doubt, Layer
Layering is a very common thing in interior design and this also applies in designing our mantel fireplace. Art pieces in different shapes and various frames help to capture this type of style.
"To get the look, start with tall artwork in the back, topped by smaller framed pieces in front. Add a stack of books, accessories and a touch of greenery to bring life (literally) to your display," as advised in the outlet.
2. Be Playful
Nothing beats a design that incorporates playful elements. There are various pieces in your home that could bring out the beauty of the fireplace mantel even the toys of your kids or some old memorabilia figure that you have may become an instant hit.
According to the article, "Designer Emily Henderson collects brightly colored arrows in a glass cylinder and adds a diminutive shoe and doll-size ladder for a touch of playfulness."
3. Create a Focal Point
If your living room do not have that strong features and you want it to become lively, what you can do is "create a focal point" that will lead your guests appreciating your mantel fireplace.
In creating a focal point, here's what you can try, "a large octagonal mirror not only centers the fireplace, but also acts as an anchor for the whole living room. Simple vases and flowers complete the look."
4. Take A Casual Approach
Take it easy and try to create a style your own way. Involving art is timeless and you can also adopt in artworks that you really love and enjoy.
"Art draws your eye to the mantel and takes up more visual real estate than a lot of smaller objects. Also, by leaning the art against the wall, you create a more relaxed, lived-in look. Long stems of cut flowers take advantage of the room's tall ceilings and add height to the display," as advised by the outlet.
5. Show Off a Collection
This is a personal way of designing that area and your chance to showcase your collectibles. Whether it'll be vintage cameras, your favorite ceramics or humongous shells, this style approach would include anything that you love.
