How To Decorate Mantel

Try to match the colors to the furniture or curtains in the room.

How to decorate mantel. Layer in smaller objects such as framed pieces vintage books abstract sculptures and. Dont put too many varied items on one mantel. You do not want anything to compete with the mantel.

Sometimes less is more. For example if the mantel and the wall behind it are both white decorate it with something colorful. Our eyes need a little negative space.

Todays video is a 2019 Fall Mantel Decor Ideas. If your mantelpiece naturally has architectural details like scrolling or pillars a minimalist approach to the decor. My approach to decorating my mantels usually starts with a backdrop coupled with a central focal point.

Start with taller items at the back and use smaller items as you work your way forward. You dont have to use a lot of items to make an impact on your mantel. Then she added a few more layers of decor for visual interest.

Here comes the HOWEVER. Limit the types of items you use. For instance on my recent coastal mantel below the ribbon wreath on the DIY shiplap mantel backdrop is that focal point.

If the mantel is dark then use light-colored objects when decorating it. Varying the heights of these objects is important so that you do not to create any horizontal lines with your decor which would then detract from the horizontal line of the mantel itself. One simple and easy formula is to always begin with a focal point above the mantel.