by Dee Sarault
How to decorate a mantle
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Janet Pizaro
on Jan 08, 2018
for any specific time of year? What is your decorating style? -
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Cheryl A
on Jan 08, 2018
use old books to add height to an item, use candle holders of different sizes and colors, look on pinterest.com for some ideas as well -
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Eroque022810
on Jan 08, 2018
That's very personal and kind of depends on your style or at least the style you are trying to achieve. Pinterest is a great start but this site has many looks as well. You see without a picture or more details it's hard for us to at least get a glimpse of the entire room or to hear from you what you want other than to decorate it. I might say topiary on either side and that's it, an other might offer up skinny tall lamps on either side with a mirror on wall. Or as the previous person offered books and different levels. If you can expand your question it would help us help you. -
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Dysko7710
on Jan 08, 2018
I have a large picture of my kids framed in the center and just leaning up on the mantle. To the right I have an 'old bike' set of book ends with old books. On the right I have a tall binding of grass standing up and a stand with three small lanterns. Just FYI! the key is a variety and make sure at least one thing has some height to it and one other item takes up a decent amount of space. Here are some more pics:https://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/decorating/fireplace-mantels#elegant-living-room-fireplacehttps://freshome.com/mantel-decorating-ideas/ -
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Fiddledd224
on Jan 08, 2018
Start by finding things you love to use as the focal point. Then arrange them on the mantle so that they are asymmetrical ("Not Balanced") - which is more interesting visually. If you are using a group of like objects, use an odd number for the same reason - so they cannot be arranged equally on both sides. Try to find some common ground to other items in the room so the mantle arrangement looks coordinated - by theme, or color or other. But have fun with it - it's only stuff. -
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Donna Powell
on Jan 08, 2018
This is a great question. Mantels are usually a focal point in a room and can really show off the personality of the owner. You want to keep in mind that it will need items in varying sizes and shapes and in a theme. But mostly you can showcase some of your favorite things. Add in some type of floral item and mirrors are always a hit. If you get a chance post a picture of your mantel to help us with suggesting a look. Good luck.
Janet Pizaro
on Jan 08, 2018
Cheryl A
on Jan 08, 2018
Eroque022810
on Jan 08, 2018
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