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10 Inspired Ways to Refresh Your Mantel Now
Postholiday blahs don't stand a chance on your mantel when you incorporate these ways to accessorize and light it
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What goes up must come down. That saying certainly applies to Christmas decorations. About this time of year there are bare mantels everywhere looking sparse and lonely, in sharp contrast to the previous weeks of garlands and twinkling lights. What's a mantel to do after the glory of Christmas?
The hearth is often viewed as the center of the home. That being said, the mantel is a great place for displaying a story about the home or homeowner. It's a place for showcasing our favorite things, or it can be that one area for rotating weekly doses of design. Feeling like a fresh start for your mantel now that the holidays are winding down? Here are some simple ideas to kick off the new year. Let us know what's on your mantel in the Comments section.
The hearth is often viewed as the center of the home. That being said, the mantel is a great place for displaying a story about the home or homeowner. It's a place for showcasing our favorite things, or it can be that one area for rotating weekly doses of design. Feeling like a fresh start for your mantel now that the holidays are winding down? Here are some simple ideas to kick off the new year. Let us know what's on your mantel in the Comments section.
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Ah, symmetry! What I particularly like about this mantel besides the great symmetry is the layering of mirrors. Notice that the starburst mirror is mounted directly onto the built-in mirror. I recommend hiring a professional glass company or framer for this type of installation.
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Do you collect botanical prints? Display them on the mantel. It's fine to prop art up against a wall. Fresh potted plants act as perfect bookends.
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Repeat rounds. A circular shape is a nice complement to the squareness of a mantel. Here they're used effectively in pairs.
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A minimalist statement can also work on the mantel. Try grouping a cluster of like-colored pottery to one side. The visual weight of the grouping to one side helps create a modern vibe. A great-looking pendant balances the vignette.
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A mantel can be your area for a rotating design element. If you like a little something fresh every week, use this spot to display fresh flowers. Notice how the designer used lighting to create a focal point here.
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Why let your favorite china collect dust in the pantry? Consider putting a favorite dish collection up on the mantel for everyone to enjoy. Dishes can be mismatched or matching. Display them using small plate stands or easels.
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Use location-specific accessories to make a statement about your home. I can visualize this rustic-looking door in the mountains somewhere.
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Tell a story about your hobbies or occupation. I think this artwork is a classy way to showcase a riding hobby, a horse-breeding occupation or perhaps just a love of horses.
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Let lighting do the talking. Perhaps the only change needed to your mantel is the way in which it's lit. Make a statement with interesting pendants or sconces in pairs or other repetitions.
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Consider fresh paint. I just love the boldness of this high-gloss green. The color is unexpected and fun. There's no need to overaccessorize a mantel with bold color.
Ideabook updated on Jan. 14, 2013.
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Charmean Neithart
Hope that helps. Charmean
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I'm a big fan of stone and brick on fireplaces. These materials are cost effective and durable. They work with many different styles. Try to find a material that is a similar scale to your room. Hope that helps. Let me know if you have further questions. Thank you for your input.
Charmean Neithart
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Within the mantel are 2 fluorescent light tubes that really suck the warmth out of the stone. I've considered finding warmer hued slips to cover the tubes but I'm open to suggestions.
I have a challenge figuring out what to do with my mantle. The fireplace was a white porous material that we finished with venetian plaster colored almost the same as the walls becasue we weren't sure about using a contrasting color. Now I don't know what to do to. We put up an old mirror and placed a few things there temporarily. Can you help?