Help! My mantle and cabinet decor needs a change
What can I add, move and change on my mantle and cabinet tops? It seems to symmetrical and...boring. Do i need to add layers of some kind? more color? ANY ideas are welcome!
Thank you!
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Stephanie L
4 years agoRelated Discussions
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Comments (6)I think I would remove everything from the mantle/cabinet and paint it one shade deeper than the wall it is on. Then fill the niches with large pottery, baskets, or metal bins. Leave the mantle empty and possibly two wrought iron wall sconces for a large fat candle on either side of fireplace. This picture shows some elements that might translate to your fireplace area. Color of fireplace is similar to wall. Basket adds texture that would look good in the niches The pottery vases and tall big plantings help balance the weight of the whole fireplace wall. I think it would also be nice if you had doors made for the side niches and use the center niche for a large filling plant in pottery, metal, or basketry....See Moreneed help decorating my mantle
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Comments (18)I think my mantel reflects my cluttered life. I still have my Christmas nutcrackers and angels up. Hey officially tomorrow is Epiphany the 12th day of Christmes. I have an array of sentimental gift porcelains that I rotate with candles to fit the seasons. I have a pair of hurricane lamps that in recent years have held those battery operated mini lights and Christmas balls. In summer I put my seashell collection in them with candles. I may replace those in the fall with the acorns I need to sweep off the patio now. Your mirror fills the space so just a couple tall candle holders or hurricane lamps is all you need. Then you can add some seasonal color if you like or keep it simple....See MoreStephanie L
4 years ago
chloebud
4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago"Should I move it right next to the shorter cabinet?"
I wouldn't. It's hard to suggest a spot for it without seeing the entire room.
I meant to say I like your arched firebox opening. Just wondering if a simpler arched screen might be a better fit for it.
ETA - I know this is an entirely different style, so just overlook that. LOL, I wish our fireplaces looked like this! However, for me it still shows how just art and a couple other items can be simple yet make a mantel look nice. It doesn't take much to get more.
decoenthusiaste
4 years agoSo how does one watch TV here? I'm guessing that's a sectional, so turn it to face the FP and move the TV right of the FP. It needs a longer credenza. Remove all the decor on the FP and start with a piece of art you love. It should hang 5" above the mantel and be no wider than your firebox opening. Put your pair of white candlesticks to one side of it and one of your taller white vases (empty) on the other.
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