Thursday, August 25, 2011

Dressing Your Mantel

Trying to decide on how to dress up your mantel can sometimes be tricky.  Do you make it a focal point or keep it simple?   Do you use artwork, mirrors, nick-knacks, photos, greenery, etc?  Really, the options are endless.   My recommendations are to use pieces that have meaning to you, if you are doing a collection use odd amounts (3, 5 or 7), if you are going for a more traditional look use symmetry in your design, for a more modern approach keep it simple and asymmetrical.  Also remember that if you use a mirror over your mantel that it is reflecting something that is worth reflecting (really this a just a good rule of thumb anytime you are going to place a mirror.  Finally, do not and I repeat DO NOT put your television over your mantel.  It is generally not at an appropriate height for watching television and it does not make for a great focal point.  Need more suggestions?  Leave a comment and I'll try to give you more ideas!


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