Creating a Lovely Focal Point With Mantels
The fireplace is often the heart of the living area. Whether you have a real wood fireplace in a historic home or an electric fireplace in a modern abode, featuring a mantel above is a lovely way to frame the fireplace and create a chic focal point.
Tips for Selecting the Ideal Mantels For Your Home
With so many different mantels available in this collection, it's easy to discover one that's perfectly suited for your living area. Discovering the best one is all about looking at the key features of each design, such as:
- Overall Design Style: First, you must determine the overall style of your living area. Traditional, modern and contemporary mantels are all sprinkled throughout this collection, making it easy to land on one that looks as though it always belonged in the space. As you check out the different designs, take note of the small design details of the style lines and how those same details may be reflected in your other woodwork or crown molding.
- Size: Measure the space you have available and compare those measurements with the dimensions of the mantels that have caught your eye.
- Finish: Finally, check out the different finishes of the mantels available in this collection. Select a hue that will stand out against the wall color to allow the design of the mantel to shine.
Once you've selected the mantel that will be at the heart of your living area, consider how to style the new piece. Display a large wall mirror or framed artwork above the mantel. Along the ledge of it, showcase a few of your favorite trinkets, add a few candles or display smaller framed photos of your family. Placing a large vase or basket beside the fireplace below will help to round-out the vignette.