Project Design How to Style Your Spring Mantel Two Ways

Welcome to the 5th installment of our Project Design Series.  Once again we have gathered a fabulous group of Design Bloggers willing to share their tips on how to style the mantel.

Things to Consider Before Styling Your Mantel:

     Size Of The Mantel

       Use pieces that suit the size of your mantle and surrounding walls. Select your pieces          accordingly.  Dinky items on a large fireplace look lost.  Better too big than too little

     Does the Fireplace Already have Dominant Features

       Keep the Elements Simple and let the Fireplace be the star

     Is it Calling Out for Color

       If so make sure the colors visually connect with the rest of your room

     Does the rest of the room lack texture

        Add Textural Items in additon to the art
        Layer Textures

     Where is the Center of Your Mantel for your Focal Piece

     Don't Forget to Play with the Progression of Scale

        Remember to Vary the Shapes and Sizes of the Elements
        Start with Larger Objects in the Center and Spread out to Smaller Objects 
      
*The fireplace in my bedroom is a small curved corner fireplace. The curves have to be addressed when styling.  The typical triangle approach will not work here because the smaller items on the ends can disappear.

Example #1

Why this works:

• You cannot go wrong with symmetry and it is the easiest to do. Start with a large mirror, picture, architectural item, or identical grouping of items in the center.
• Create balance on the left and right of your mantel by using single items or groups that mirror one another.
• It completely fills in the visual space of the mantel and creates height which works for a room with high ceilings

Example #2

Example 2a -additon of art

Why This Works:

•      Spring Blooms and Moss Ball add color and organic softness
•      Books bring color from surrounding room
•      Anchor Architectural Item adds texture,height, and sculptural interest
•      Bowling Pins and rabbit add vintage charm

     

Example #3

Why This Works

• Simple & Minimal
• Variety of Shapes and Heights
• Art, Flowers, and Pot mirror colors in Surrounding Room
• Candlesticks add Sculptural Interest

 Which is your favorite and why?

      

Want more great tips and tricks for styling your mantel?  Visit these talented ladies!

Amber B. Design Studio

ciao! newport beach

classic • casual • home

Dimples and Tangles

Garden Home and Party

Katiedid

Lisa Mende Design

Lucy Williams Interiors

The Pink Pagoda

Do you have a pretty mantel you would like to share with us? Hop on over to Instagram  #ProjectDesignNow .  We would love to see it! Check out our Group Pinterest Board here for more inspiration.