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Decorating Fireplaces Makes a Bold StatementA fireplace is an instant focal point. Decorating fireplaces creates instant impact. Fireplaces draw people in. The mantal and the surrounding area should be oriented around your decorated fireplace. This becomes your visual asset and focal point of your room. Even if using a faux fireplace it creates the same illusion of warmth and coziness. The first step in fireplace decorating is to balance your furniture around it. 1. If your fireplace is centered on a wall float your sofas perpendicular to it. Two love seats facing each other, couch and loveseat facing each other, couch facing two chairs, two one arm chaises one left arm and one right arm creates a unique take on the two loveseat idea but added INTIMACY, these are all great options. 2. If your fireplace is a in a corner face the largest furniture piece directly across from your fireplace and orient other pieces to the side of this piece surrounding your fireplace.
In decorating fireplaces rememeber your traffic patterns and creating a flow around your area as well as a comfortable entrance that invites people to sit and enjoy the ambience making seating accessible and easy.
Mantal DecoratingMantal decorating carries heavy weight in importance. Its location is raised making it visual from all areas of the room. The family mantal is a perfect place to display small collections and treasures or just make a bold statement.The wall above the mantal is the perfect place to start your fireplace decorating. By placing a large item on the wall above the mantal you draw more attention to your focal point. Some great choices would include a great piece of art, large framed mirror, sculpture, iron or woodwork, or a grouping of pictures tightly placed to unify the space as one. Then place small mantal groupings on either side of the piece to draw even more focus to your focal point. Fireplace decorating really lets you show off some of your favorite things.
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In fireplace decorating the item you use on your wall can be used as a backdrop for your mantal items. This method of mantal decorating emphasizes your collection of treasures on the mantal vs. the wall. In the following example a scuptured piece of art actually rests on the mantal with coordinating accessories surrounding it. In mantal decorating you want a continuity in your showcase. In this instance the repetition of color and material and time era unifies the space for a dramatic effect. Decorating wall tips that can be applied to fireplace decorating
More Tips For Fireplace Decorating See More Mantal Decorating Fireplace decorating has endless possiblilities, it can reflect the change of seasons, holidays, and current decorating trends or just a whim. The mantal is your stage.
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