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Dressing Up a Mantle

Fireplace mantles are an instant focal point in a room and deserve to be dressed up.

Here are a few different ways to show them off:



Isn't this one great?

Forget the art, use wallpaper as a back drop, and place a variety of stunning accessories.

Image via Metropolitan Home



Okay, so this room is just all together beautiful. I love how the designer used a large mirror to add life to the space and then hung interesting art on the sides. I think there is even a cute tiny lamp on the mantle.

Image via Domino



Go big or go home. Sometimes just a large piece of art is all you need on a mantle. Okay, so there is also a vase in the photo, but you get the point :)

Image via Domino



This arrangement is interesting. I would have never chosen to place two round mirrors next to each other over a mantle. I can't decide if I like it...

Image via Domino



Gorgeous, masculine, and sophisticated. A beautiful symmetrical arrangement.

Image via Elle Decor



I like how this mantle is decorated with a theme - letters. Fun idea.

Image via RealSimple




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Comments

  1. I subscribe to the 1 large piece over the fireplace too! Too many small items are visually confusing. The eye can't rest. Great photos.
    Happy weekend!
    Paula

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