wooden<\/a> mantel or fireplace surround could be a danger to fire if not properly installed. Mantels made of wood should be placed at least 12 inches higher than the fireplace. <\/span><\/p>\nA further height is recommended for each inch the mantel extends beyond the wall. For instance, if the mantel measures six inches deep, it must be placed at least 18 inches higher than the fireplace. This is not a major problem for electric fireplaces; although they release heat, they don’t create real flame.<\/span><\/p>\nBe aware of your mantel’s weight limitations. A brick fireplace with brick or stone mantels will likely have a larger capacity for weight than a wood mantel made of drywall or masonry. If you’re not certain of the capacity of your fireplace, be sure to go with safety by picking lighter decor objects.<\/span><\/p>\nChoose a specific style for your decor. You can choose boho, glamour, or a farmhouse look. There are endless design options. However, mixing elements from these styles can result in an unbalanced style. For example, if you have rustic wooden tables in the living space and want to mirror the farmhouse-style elements on your fireplace’s mantel.<\/span><\/p>\nTry minimalism if you are uncertain about your style. A minimalist method of decorating a mantel is all about symmetry. The scaled-back look works with almost any style. You could consider placing two similar-sized artworks above the mantel and leave the mantel unadorned.<\/span><\/p>\nFAQ’s<\/h2>\n\n
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What looks good on a mantel?<\/h3>\n\nPhotograph stands.<\/li>\n Candlesticks.<\/li>\n Statues.<\/li>\n Vases.<\/li>\n Clocks.<\/li>\n Display cases.<\/li>\n framed photographs, artwork, and mirrors (lean them against the back wall for a casual look, then layer smaller pieces in front of them)<\/li>\n Beautiful plates (on stands)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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How do you arrange items on a mantel?<\/h3>\n\nConsider the mantel to be a piece of furniture.<\/li>\n Employ objects of various sizes and shapes.<\/li>\n Put things on top of one another in layers.<\/li>\n A formal exhibition should be symmetrical.<\/li>\n Provide space for your exhibit to breathe.<\/li>\n Odds are typically more advantageous than evens in most displays.<\/li>\n Lean mirrors and framed paintings against the wall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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How do you style a narrow fireplace mantel?<\/h3>\nTwo identical jars on either end that stand alone is another simple method to style a small mantle. Matching ginger jars, large candlesticks, glass vases, and topiary trees are typical decorations.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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How do you arrange pictures on a mantel?<\/h3>\n\nChoose picture frames in a range of dimensions and styles.<\/li>\n Place the pictures inside the frames.<\/li>\n Create two groups of the framed images, each with the same number and kind of frames.<\/li>\n Put the two collections of pictures at the ends of the mantel.<\/li>\n To make a symmetrical pattern, place each set of images in the same order.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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How Big Should picture be over mantle?<\/h3>\nYou should pick a piece of art that will be proportionate and look well on the wall because fireplace sizes might vary. A picture often looks its finest when it is around 80% the width of the mantel or firebox it is positioned above.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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How big should a picture be on a mantle?<\/h3>\nThe width of the fireplace opening and the width of the mantel should be the range for artwork above a fireplace. The breadth of the artwork should be greater than the fireplace opening but less than the full width of the mantel for the artwork over a fireplace to look its best.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
How To Style A Mantel? Another simple way to decorate a narrow mantel is to include two matching vessels at both ends, which stand by themselves. The most common items are matching ginger jars, large candles, glass vases, and topiary trees. What Is A Mantel? Mantels also known as a mantelpiece, fireplaces, or mantel shelves […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8735,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[43],"tags":[4577,109,127,4578,4579,4580],"class_list":["post-8732","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-decor","tag-a-mantel","tag-how-to","tag-how-to-style","tag-how-to-style-a-mantel","tag-mantel","tag-style-a-mantel"],"yoast_head":"\n
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