Homebuyers initially get really excited over the discovery of a fireplace in their new home, but an old fireplace can and often does need a lot of TLC to accentuate a space. And even if you aren’t a new home buyer, you might have a fireplace in your home that you’ve never really known what to do with or how to incorporate into the other interior decor. And because a fireplace is a permanent fixture unless you want to fork over a lot of money to remove it, the best course of action is to take some time to experiment!
Brick, stone, marble, wood – fireplace mantels come in all types, colors, finishes, and sizes. A fireplace make take up a whole wall or only a small fraction of the room in a corner. So ultimately, remember that your fireplace needs its own signature look. Certain ideas will work and others won’t. Play around with these ideas to unveil your best mantel makeover!
- Refurbish and Refresh – Updating the fireplace itself will enable you to use the mantel as a focal point. For instance, it may be tough to show the unique patterns and accent colors you’ll add if the fireplace face is charred brick. The easiest way to update is through paint or chalk paint (which works well with brick). This alteration costs between $20-40. Solid color choices are best; white, light, and airy colors can really brighten up a space.
- Repurposing – Once Christmas and the holidays are over, decorating the mantel isn’t so easy. But you’d be surprised which decorations can be used on the mantel year-round. A couple tall candlesticks or candle holders work well to add some dimension off to one side of the mantel. What about the fake poinsettias? You can spray-paint the flowers in a color that works with your new fireplace. If you’d rather not mess with spray paint, any faux flower will do!
- Add a Few Classics – A metal or stone figurine can add charm, while hardcover books throw in some personality. You can give height to a smaller figurine by stacking a few of those books underneath! The figurine and books can be switched out each season to reflect new colors, topics, or themes (like Valentine’s Day or St. Patrick’s Day)!
- Picture Perfect! – As a final touch, you need something to hang or set in the center of the mantel. Many people choose large family portraits in thick frames, but you can test out different options to suit your taste! From artwork to a pet portrait, this final touch should be unique to you! It could even be a mirror.
Don’t forget that perfect frame for the last piece! Frame Warehouse can supply you with any color, texture, and shape that your imagination might design – even custom made. There’s also a wide variety of artwork and mirrors to browse and inspire, so what are you waiting for? Start your mantelpiece makeover today!
