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36 Fireplace Decor Ideas - Modern Fireplace Mantel Decor
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Light up your living room with these decorating hacks — even if you have a faux fireplace.
By Caroline Picard and Alyssa Gautieri
Sara Ligorria-Tramp, Ellie Lindstorm
The fireplace often serves as the focal point and gathering space of a living room. Whether you have a vintage-inspired brick fireplace, an electric fireplace that feels minimal and modern or a decorative non-working fireplace, it's fun to fill the surrounding area with beautiful elements that represent you. You may choose to adorn a hearth with beloved artwork, plants or a collection of mirrors, or decide to start a DIY project (like giving your bricks a fresh coat of paint). No matter your personal style or level of ambition, we've rounded up beautiful fireplace decorating ideas that work all year round.
Above the fireplace, go for vases, artwork and sculptural elements that mesh well with your design style. Plus, brainstorm creative ways to distract from your TV if your fireplace doubles as a TV stand. Don't forget that inside the fireplace doesn't have to be reserved for logs — you can go for a decorative tile pattern, then fill it with plants, books, lanterns or even a candelabra. If you're really feeling inspired, it's surprisingly simple to retile or paint an existing fireplace — or even learn how to build your own faux fireplace.
Swapping fireplace decor is a great way to transition your living room design through different seasons, from fall and Christmas to spring and summer. Go for festive greens and cozy textures for a Christmas mantel, and bright hues and fresh flowers when the weather starts to warm up.
The choice is yours!
Erin Feinblatt
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Stack Gold Mirrors
Whether you go for a modern or vintage style, mirrors on the mantel add depth and dimension to a living space. Mix different shapes, sizes and styles to create a striking focal point.
SHOP MIRRORS
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Marisa Vitale
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Find Where Vintage Meets Modern
Breathe new life into a dated brick fireplace by adding a white wood surround over top. Fill it with fresh flowers and greenery, then layer in an antique-style painting — like interior designer Francesca Grace does here.
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Virginia Macdonald
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Go for Blues
Paint your entire fireplace a cozy shade, like this deep blue. Then paint the walls a complementary shade and pick up a matching armchair. To serve as a focal point, fill a nearby closet with firewood and add a dried citrus garland.
SHOP BLUE PAINTS
Union of Art Interiors
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Take a Maximalist Approach
Here, Tamarra Younis of Union of Art Interiors fills a mantel with playful pieces — from the collection of antique-inspired vases to the oversized mirror and the two wall sconces that flank it.
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Ellie Lindstrom
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Layer in Textures
Straying away from traditional fireplace design, interior designer Michelle Boudreau uses intriguing color, texture and shape to turn this fireplace into a statement piece.
SHOP TILES
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Brie Williams
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Build in Firewood Storage
Create a long, vertical space and fill it with firewood. Sure it's functional, but firewood can also double as decor — especially when it serves as the contrast in a completely blue built-in.
SHOP FIREWOOD
Sara Ligorria-Tramp
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Maintain Fresh White Tiles
Go for crisp white walls and bright fireplace hearth tiles, then pair it with a large gold mirror and a few sculptural pieces — as designer Velinda Hellen does here.
SHOP WHITE TILES
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BRIAN WOODCOCK
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Hide the TV
At this Mississippi farmhouse, wood doors cover up the TV screen when not in use. The top came from salvaged paving bricks and the homeowner painted the floral canvases herself.
SHOP TV CABINETS
Virtually Here Studios
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Surround Your Space With Wallpaper
Here, Kirsten Blazek of A1000XBetter pairs a black fireplace with deep, whimsical wallpaper — which makes the whole space feel larger and more cohesive.
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Buff Strickland
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Decorate Outdoors
Turn your outdoor fireplace into the focal point of your patio. Go for neutral, yet striking colors and patterns — like these metallic tiles inside the fireplace.
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JAMES MERRELL
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Bring in Tall Branches
Big sprigs of greenery punch up this cool, white living room.
Snip fresh foliage from the backyard and fill a tall vase for instant visual interest.
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Spacecrafting
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Have a Monochrome Moment
Find a beautiful hue and paint your walls, trim and fireplace (the bricks and surround) to create a chic accent wall. Here, a nature-inspired green does the trick, but the options are endless.
SHOP GREEN PAINT
Offset
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Pile in the Greenery
An empty hearth comes alive with an indoor garden. Arrange an array of mismatched pots, in many shapes and sizes, filled with hearty (and low-maintenance!) succulents or ferns.
SHOP SUCCULENTS
David A. Land
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Bring in Geometric Patterns
Instead of going for simple tiles, try bold geometric shapes. From the blue trim to the geometric fireplace tiles, this bright interior is full of depth and dimension.
SHOP BLUE TILES
Virginia Macdonald Photographer Inc.
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Play With Contrast
Pair a dark, glossy wall color with a bright white fireplace surround to create intrigue in your space.
Here, interior designer Anne Hepfer continues the look with a white armchair and cobalt blue ottoman.
SHOP BLUE PAINTS
Mark Scott
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Showcase Bud Vases
A seasonal assortment of fresh flowers brightens up any space, but you could go the dried or faux route for bouquets that last all year-long. (How cute are those mini pitchers, though?)
SHOP VASES
Paul Massey/Loupe Images
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Create a Nautical Feel
If you're thinking about sticking with a decor theme, like a nautical one, fill a mantel with carefully sourced pieces. Here, there's a ship (plus a matching painting above the mantel), binoculars and a vintage set of oars.
SHOP OARS
ANNIE SCHLECHTER
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Paint It Black
A pitch-dark paint job showcases architectural features against bright white walls. Artwork in the same color scheme accentuates the contrast.
SHOP PAINT
Cherished Bliss
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Modern European Vibes
Decorate a floating wood shelf with faux pampas grass stem, then layer in vintage-inspired candlesticks — which look as though they are floating in space.
SHOP FAUX PAMPAS
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Stacey Brandford
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Keep Things Cozy
From the warm white lanterns and fresh green garland to the natural bricks, this adorable living room has a warm, winter feel that works well for the colder season.
SHOP GARLANDS
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A Beautiful Mess
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Fill a Faux Fireplace With Candles
If you don't have a functional fireplace, don't worry: you can still create a chic focal point. Complete your new creation with herringbone tiles (we love the pink) and fill it with a sleek candelabra.
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Lincoln Barbour
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Pile Birch Logs
In this living room, the silvery bark functions as its own decor even if you have no intention of ever burning it. A tobacco basket up above adds another rustic touch.
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Lucas Allen
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Stack Books
Put that hearth to work in the warm summer months: Stack interesting hardcovers, paperbacks and magazines inside to create a collected focal point.
SHOP BOOKS
LARA ROBBY
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Mount Pretty Plates
Use the wall space above your mantel to show off your favorite pieces of china. There's no need to own a full collection — even mismatched settings picked up at antiques shops and tag sales over the years can shine on their own.
SHOP PLATE HANGERS
Amy Neunsinger
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Group Neutral Accessories
Assorted prints and found objects look cohesive in shades of white, beige and black. Who says you need frames that match?
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Mike Garten
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Lean a Mirror
A solid-wood mantel and a gilded fireplace screen contrast perfectly with modern white-painted wood and brick. For a laid-back look, rest a sturdy mirror against the wall — no hammer required.
SHOP MIRRORS
TRIA GIOVAN
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Hang a Portrait
A teeny-tiny two-foot-wide hearth gets appropriately sized-down candlesticks and topiaries in a Hamptons saltbox-style home. An old oil portrait acts as a de facto mascot.
SHOP PORTRAITS
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Make a Cozy Nook
Fresh blooms, hardy houseplants and a comfy seat make the fireplace an inviting place, even on warmer days. The dog is optional (but highly recommended).
SHOP CHAIRS
Stacey Brandford
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Ditch Red Brick
Steal a trick from this sunny home and refresh dated brick with a coat of cream paint. Hello, instant mood booster.
SHOP PAINT
Layla Palmer
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Swap in a Basket
It's both storage and decor. Tall branches poking out of pitchers and a framed chalkboard message round out the mantel.
SHOP BASKETS
85 Beautiful Ways to Decorate a Living Room
Caroline Picard Contributing Writer Caroline is a writer and editor with almost a decade of experience.
Alyssa Gautieri Associate Lifestyle Editor Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design.
58 Best Fireplace Ideas - Stylish Indoor Fireplace Designs, Decor, and Photos
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From minimalist designs to decked-out mantels.
By Hadley Mendelsohn
Madeline Stuart
Fireplaces not only provide architectural and visual intrigue, but they are a cozy hub of the home. Whether you have a beautiful fireplace that in the living room all winter or have a pretty but nonfunctioning decorative fireplace (or if you want to build one from scratch!), you're in the right place for some fireplace decorating ideas from designers.
We gathered up 58 easy fireplace ideas that will make yours look timeless and stylish no matter what time of year it is. From detailed stonework to over-the-top marble and modern mantels, these fireplaces will make any living space interior design goals regardless of whether or not it's snowing outside.
Nanette Brown
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Give It a Second Life With Black Paint
If you want to make a brick fireplace feel new again, dark paint can be moody and unexpected, like on this inky black fireplace in a Nannette Brown-designed living room. It looks elevated, sophisticated, and clean (because black paint conceals soot!). The same approach is used throughout the room, which is enveloped in Amherst Gray paint from Benjamin Moore. An antiqued mirror plays up the moodiness while still bouncing light.
Haris Kenjar
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Don't Block the View
Designer Andy Beers of Ore Studios describes this cantilevered living room as a "large transparent jewel box that hangs over the forest floor.
" So "seating is transfigured around a fireplace for a kind of campfire sense."
Robert Peterson / Rustic White I
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Cluster Some Candles
Here's more proof that a nonworking fireplace can still be a valuable feature. Alison Victoria used hers to display a collection of candles for that classic cozy warmth you'd get from a roaring fire. Try clustering some pine-scented candles to get that flickering flame effect and forest fragrance.
John Bessler
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Blend It In
Lydia Pursell covered all the surfaces (excluding the floors) in a blue-green paint color, from the trims to the fireplace surround and mantel. It's a bold and unexpectedly mod approach in a classic dining room that exudes confidence.
Delia Kenza Interiors
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Mix Old Style and New Tech
In her Brooklyn brownstone, designer Delia Kenza honored the original style of the home's architecture, ornate granite and all. She inserted a new (but antique-looking) wood-burning stove that produces real fire but eliminates the risk of the indoor smoke you'd get from a masonry fireplace.
Emily J Followill
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Lean Artwork
A display of black and white prints leans casually above the mantel in this clean, quiet vignette designed by Jeffrey Dungan. The restraint and modesty of the color story mixed with the simplicity and casualness of the artwork create a distinct beauty that's both mysterious and approachable.
Jacob Snavely
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Inspire Conversation
A large, semicircle sofa in this living room designed by Aamir Khandwala is a great way to ensure that no one fights over a nice view of the trees as well as the fireplace. Plus, it allows for good conversation and visual intrigue.
Nicole Franzen
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Paint Exposed Brick White
Kristin Fine painted the exposed brick fireplace surround white to complement the crisp and modern interiors without stripping the home of its farmhouse personality.
Madeline Stuart
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Don't Forget a Screen
This cozy living room boasts timeless beauty with Spanish revival and midcentury roots.
To play up the history-rich antiques and colorful tiles, opt for a similarly well-crafted screen, as Madeline Stuart did here.
Stephen Kent Johnson
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Balance Modern With Traditional
Designer Shawn Henderson brought this 19th-century apartment back to its former glory by knocking down a flex wall separating the living and dining rooms. This enhanced the natural sunlight and also re-centered the fireplace. "It was about stripping the apartment down to a more humble interior," says Henderson. Whitewashed pine floors and installed reclaimed wood beams to the ceilings. He leaned some logs inside the firebox and forwent a screen since the fireplace is just decorative.
Lauren Miller
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Fake It
Natalie Chong's four-story townhouse loft space in a former 1900s church in Toronto's West End doesn't actually have a fireplace in it! he created the illusion of a fireplace by placing a tall console table against the center wall and then stacked wood under it to stand in for a real fireplace.
Brigette Romanek Studio
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Choose Complementary Paint
To give a more traditional fireplace a youthful feel, paint the surrounding walls an unexpected color and decorate the room with eclectic furniture, modern art, and Avant grade light fixtures. Romanek Design Studio opted for a dusty rose tone to complement the warmer grains in the marble.
Heidi Caillier
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Add a Shelf
This statement fireplace in a living room designed by Heidi Caillier incorporates the best of both a classic mountain chalet and a contemporary family farmhouse. A floating beam installed horizontally over the stone wall acts as a makeshift mantel.
Ryan Garvin & Tyler Hogan
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Warm Up the Room
An open and airy home office designed by Breegan Jane gets warmer touch with this earth-toned marble fireplace. The material introduces a sophisticated, formal style to the more casual elements, and it also helps to bring the scale of the ceilings down to a more intimate, human scale.
Shade Degges
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Gert Cozy
Arrange seating to face the fireplace or all the cozy feels. Designer Jae Joo opted for two comfy, oversized armchairs facing the fireplace rather than a sofa angled towards two chairs or a wall.
Heidi Caillier
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Use Tiles
The mantel is painted in the same dusty mauve tone as the ceiling for a sense of continuity in this quirky sitting room designed by Heidi Caillier. The light blue and white tiles also make a strong case for tiling the fireplace. It adds an artful, whimsical touch without being overpowering.
Joshua McHugh
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Camouflage It
For ultra-modern fireplace design inspiration, look no further. In this living room designed by Raji RM, the firebox is flush with the wall for a camouflaged, barely-there effect.
Rayon Richards
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Bring It Back to Life
This fireplace felt outdated to designer Keia McSwain of Kimberly + Cameron Interiors.
So she brought in a mason to maintain the integrity of the original wood-burning fireplace and updated it with a new firebox. Elongated, uneven tile gives the surround more texture and depth.
PHOTO: Anson Smart; DESIGN: Arent & Pyke
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Brighten Things Up
"The brief was to create an uplifting home filled with color, layered with richness and detail, anchored in the past but inherently contemporary," say the designers behind Arent & Pyke. And they definitely achieved the goal in this living room, from the indigo carpet to the sky blue walls and dainty chandelier, all of which lighten the mood of the traditional and ornate fireplace.
Courtesy of Nicole Franzen
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Go Nordic
The recipe for a Scandinavian-inspired room: sheepskin, minimalist decor, and organic furniture. This streamlined fireplace is the perfect fit for the modern, thoughtfully curated, and layered living room. The built-in wood storage compartment is also super h handy.
Nicole Franzen
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Modern Art
If you love eclectic decorating, take notes. All the juxtaposition in this room is working so well—the angular mirror, vivid orange photography, marble fireplace, rustic stool, and geometric pottery are all unexpectedly complemented by the softness of the blush pink chairs.
PHOTO: Tessa Neustadt; DESIGN: Leanne Ford Interiors
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Have Fun With It
A stone facade fireplace helps warm up the all white living room designed by Leanne Ford. It gives it midcentury character without feeling kitschy, thanks to the bold mirrored table, arc light, and line drawing duo.
Studio DB
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Embrace Color
Though the fireplace is simple in this dining room designed by Studio DB, bright and cheerful artwork creates texture and dimension, contributing to the space's sophisticated yet approachable feel. We also love how to the symmetry of the lighting and two gold sconces.
PHOTO: Felix Forest; DESIGN: Arent & Pyke
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Add an Edge
A black marble fireplace strikes the perfect balance between edgy and timeless.
It anchors this living room designed by Arent & Pyke, which get a contemporary lift from the jute rug, modern and bright artwork, and shapely table lamp.
PHOTO: Dustin Askland; DESIGN: Elizabeth Roberts Architecture & Design
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Consider Major Changes
It's hard to believe this ultra-modern dining room setup was an outdated 19th-century brownstone before Elizabeth Roberts Architecture and Design got their hands on it. "The finishes and fittings throughout the house are entirely new, and were designed to refer both to the history of the building, and clients' desire for a contemporary home," says the firm.
THOMAS LOOF
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Strike a Balance
While this Upper East Side has traditional roots, interior designer Philip Thomas brings in plenty of fun, from the tiger-print fabrics to the shiny details by the fireplace. Line your mantle with vases of a similar style or color but in different shapes for a similar balance of intrigue and cohesion.
The sunburst double sconces and firewood holder reflect the metallic theme without overwhelming the rest of the living room.
2LG Studio
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Work Around Existing Elements
Instead of completely renovating an old fireplace, work with the existing design. For example, "bespoke encaustic tiles sit beautifully with the original deep green glazed tiles of the fireplace," say the design duo behind 2LG Studio. Embrace the colors with little decorative pieces in a similar tone.
PHOTO: Felix Forest; dESIGN: Arent & Pyke
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Pay Attention to Texture
With a marble base partially covered in with a deep eggplant-hued seat cushion, a cheerful throw pillow, and iridescent mauve carpeting, there's so much attention to touch and texture in this fireplace sitting area designed by Arent & Pyke. And then there's the real showstopper: That fireplace. "Effectively a meditation on curve, tone and texture, the soft sculptural shapes of the built elements, such as the curve of the new fireplace, are complemented by the soft curves of the furnishings," the designers say.
PHOTO: Reid Rolls; DESIGN: Leanne Ford Interiors
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Be Consistent
We're digging the all-white aesthetic in this Parisian home designed by Leanne Ford. Even the firewood is painted white! We'll let that be a lesson in consistency and attention to detail. The mantle stands out thanks to those Schoolhouse electric sconces and brushed silver plots. And how could we forget that bright red Pierre Paulin Ribbon Chair?
PHOTO: Felix Forest; DESIGN: Arent & Pyke
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Pick a Theme
Though simple, this dining room designed by Arent & Pyke adds some playful personality by running with a bird theme. From the antique bird statue watching over the fireplace to the bird's next on the mantle, these little details add a sense of humor to the formal and stylish space.
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Hadley Mendelsohn Senior Editor Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House.
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A fireplace is a decoration and pride of any home.
And although they regularly try to label it as an anachronism, with the phrase "cozy living room" most people - and you, most likely, too - will imagine ... whatever, but in the center of the composition there will definitely be a fireplace with crackling logs inside. And since the fireplace is the compositional center of the room, then its decoration for the New Year is an obligatory stage in preparing for the holiday. nine0003
Below are the best New Year's fireplace decor ideas that we've selected for you from hundreds of options. Some of them are timeless classics that simply cannot be ignored. Others are more original. But all these Christmas fireplace decoration ideas have one thing in common: they are simple, so they are easy to make with your own hands.
Christmas decoration for a fireplace in the form of a garland made of branches, which is intertwined with fiery red balls, bows, ribbons and other decor - this is an idea far from original. But what's the difference - it looks just gorgeous.
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In addition, a similar Christmas fireplace decoration can be purchased at any major shopping mall. All you have to do is simply lay out the garland beautifully on the mantelpiece and you're done. At the same time, be sure to make two hanging "tails" on the sides - they should frame the fireplace approximately to the middle of its height.
Do not accept artificial spruce garlands? Then make a decoration on the fireplace for the New Year with your own hands. This is not difficult: you only need a lot of spruce paws, a strong cord (preferably plastic ties), thick cotton gloves so as not to prick your hands, and as many red Christmas tree decorations as possible. nine0003
Then divide the spruce legs into separate branches and start knitting a fir decoration for the fireplace:
- clean the base of each sprig from 5-10 cm of needles;
- make a bouquet of three branches and tie their bases together;
- move the next branch by ¼ of the “bouquet” length and tie to it;
- fasten two more branches in the same place;
- make sure that the branches look in different directions;
- continue in the same way until you have the desired length of garland; nine0482
- Decorate the resulting Christmas tree decoration for the fireplace with balls.
If you did everything right, the garland will be quite strong, but stiff. Therefore, the decoration on the fireplace made of spruce branches does not need to be hung in waves - just put it on the mantelpiece. At the same time, ribbons can be fixed on the sides so that they hang down.
But keep in mind that a spruce fireplace decoration will not only fill the room with the coniferous aroma of the holiday, but can also stain the fireplace insert and nearby resin trim. Therefore, try to lay the garland so that it does not come into contact with the trim. And if the mantelpiece is not made of stone, but of wood and other materials from which the resin will be difficult to wipe off, lay white tissue paper under it. nine0003
Fireplace garland can be not only spruce. Green branches of any plants will do.
So, the Christmas fireplace decoration in the photo below was woven from ivy branches. At the same time, it looks no less festive than spruce branches, much more original and does not leave behind resinous stains.
Pine branches look even better than spruce branches - they are very lush, thick and retain freshness several times longer. But pine is more resinous and harder to work with.
By the way, you can play on the difference in size between pine and spruce branches if you weave them into a combined fireplace decoration as in the photo below. nine0003
Holly (holly) is exceptionally good as a fireplace decoration on the NG. This is an incredibly ornamental plant with rich green curly leaves and red berries that contrast with them. The photo clearly shows how beautiful the fireplace decoration for the New Year from holly looks:
In addition, the holly retains its appearance for a long time - its leaves and berries, even after complete drying, only slightly lose their brightness. So if the garland is well made and stored properly, you can use the same Christmas mantel decoration for years. nine0003
By the way, because of the decorative effect, holly leaves do not even need to be tied into a garland.
They can simply be laid on the mantelpiece.
Inhabitants of the south can use branches of cypress, thuja, juniper and other evergreen trees for a garland. An example of such a decoration for a fireplace for Christmas is in the photo:
Just herbs are also suitable - then the garland will turn out to be thick and very lush.
And those who prefer to follow the latest trends can make their own Christmas decoration of the fireplace from the now fashionable stabilized moss, as in the photo:
The tradition of decorating a fireplace by hanging special boots and socks on it has come to our homes from TV screens. Every American Christmas movie had, has, and most likely will have such decor, so it is not surprising that this tradition was soon adopted around the world.
Besides, it's not just about PR - it's also an atmospheric decoration if there are children in the house. What is the solemn removal of such boots from the fireplace in the morning after New Year's Eve and shaking out mountains of various sweets from them.
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Most importantly, do not forget to sign each boot to avoid conflicts. For example, attach a name tag to it or embroider initials.
Now about the mundane: how to fix decorations on the fireplace. To do this, you need special hooks that cling to the mantelpiece at one end, and socks are already hung on the other. Or it can be decorative figurines, which also have small hooks on one side.
But it is not necessary to buy ready-made fixtures to hang decorations on the fireplace - you can easily make them yourself. nine0003
To do this, simply take a plank whose width and length will be slightly less than the width and length of the mantelpiece. At the same time, the thickness of the board should be small so that it does not spoil the entire decor. Then screw short self-tapping hooks into the board - for them you can securely hook the socks with a guarantee that they will not fall. The self-tapping screws must be firmly seated in the board, but it is important that they do not pierce through it, otherwise the metal point may scratch the mantelpiece.
Choose the distance between the screws so that it is convenient for you to hang your boots. nine0003
Instead of self-tapping hooks, you can use ordinary hanger hooks, the principle is the same.
Boots are hung on hooks, and a garland of any material is placed on a shelf above the fireplace to hide the board. The main thing at the same time is that the board is thin, but massive enough - it must not only withstand Christmas socks filled with sweets, but also not succumb if the child tries to pull off the boot.
If there are small children in the house, it is advisable to attach both the board and special hooks to the mantel with double-sided tape. nine0003
A wreath is a classic decoration of the wall above the fireplace for the New Year and Christmas. It helps to fill the empty space above the mantelpiece.
Most often it is made from the same spruce branches, but, as in the case of a garland, it can be any greenery. For example, bay and oak leaves:
Simple Christmas decorations:
And even sheets of glossy paper folded into a tube:
Everything is limited only by your imagination and available materials.
But in any case, the frame of the wreath is best made from flexible rods. Willow vine is well suited for this. nine0003
To make such a frame, you just need to twist one or two dozen vines around something round. For example, buckets. Then tie them with a strong cord every 10 cm - and that's it, the base is ready. Without a frame, a wreath can only be made from spruce branches, but this will cause difficulties even for the master.
Candlesticks are a traditional decoration on the mantelpiece. Moreover, it can be not only sets of antique (or semi-antique) candelabra, but also candlesticks from different sets. The main thing is that the design should be approximately in the same style - there is no need to interfere with classic baroque candlesticks with trendy minimalistic stainless steel cubes. nine0003
If the New Year decoration of the fireplace in the house is very magnificent, then the candlesticks should be large so that they do not get lost against the background of the rest of the decor.
