One of the most popular items to hang above the mantel are mirrors. But today I won’t show you mantels with mirrors, I wanted to show you some other great ideas to fix up your mantel.
A fireplace creates an instant focal point in a room and that is why it is important to choose the right decorative items.
A modern painting as here!
Notice the colours of the painting that match the stained wooden cabinets, the leather chairs and coffee table. I love the look of this living room!
Source Marcus Design
Source Vincent Bruggen
Add personality and style by adding a few more pieces as Michael S Smith has done here. And instead of hanging a mirror above the mantel, he places the mirror next to the chimney.
Source Michael S. Smith
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A work of art!
Source VT Interiors
Nicky Haslam added an escutcheon. Very original!
Source NH Design
I just love the way Vicky Archer has decorated her mantel! All these candlelights give her living room an enchanting atmosphere.
Vicki Archer Source Cote de Texas
Or the way Bobby McAlpine did. Placing a map.
Or a group of ethnic items.
Source Michael S. Smith
Beautiful!!!
Sheila Harley via A Thoughtful Eye
Uncluttered!
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And this simple but gorgeous mantel doesn’t ask for a lot of decoration.
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What do you think about all these different ways to fix up your mantel?
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Greet
i think my favorite is a simple line of candlelight, greet.
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michele
I also think that the one with the candlelights is my favorite :) But there are many wonderful suggetions. Thank you for that !
ReplyDeleteContinue to having a wonder autumn in Belgium !:)
XO
Anci
De schouw met kaarsen vind ik erg mooi, maar ook de strakke witte versie spreekt mij aan.
ReplyDeleteEen fijne zondag, geniet van het zomerse weer!
Lieve groet, Ingrid
Hi Greet,
ReplyDeleteI've looked around and everyone of our fireplaces has a mirror over it!!!
Thank you for showing me a new way of doing things!
Definite food for thought for future projects.
Have a lovely weekend,
Lizx
Thank you for including my mantle in your gorgeous selection Greet... They are all beautiful... and such great ideas. I for one am always changing my mantle.. Have a wonderful Sunday... xv
ReplyDeleteOh Greet, this is so fantastic!!!! LOVE IT ALL! Anita
ReplyDeleteSome wonderful ideas Greet, I love a great piece of art hung over a mantle, the possibilities are endless. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteI love rearranging my fireplace mantle seasonally and there is a lot of inspiration here. (The first unknown photo is designer Nancy Braithwaite.)
ReplyDeleteAll best,
Phyllis
A very timely post for me since I just cleared everything off my mantle the other day and was wondering what I could do with it. Love the VT Interiors mantle.
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Debra~
Love the neutral tones in all of these photos. Great compilation of ideas. Thank you, Greet.
ReplyDeleteBest, Shannon
I love all the ideas! Especially the sculptures and candlelight!
ReplyDeleteI also like when a piece of art hides a television. So tired of seeing TV's above fireplaces.
ReplyDeleteI have to say the last one is my very favorite. The simple, raw wood and the stone on the left. Perfection!!
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callie
Wonderful ideas... The neutrals, the zebra geometric patterns, the perfect piece of art. I have a mirror over my fireplace :) perhaps its time to change things up?
ReplyDeleteSo very beautiful. But Vicki's is my personal favorite! And I am not just saying that because it is her. :) But I do thank you for giving me new ideas. With autumn coming, I think it is time to move things around a bit!!!
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Heather
Inspiring ideas, Greet. My favourite is Vicki's mantel. A beauty!
ReplyDeleteWonderful ideas! I especially love the map. Something about maps calls to me every time. Best to you.
ReplyDeleteGreet a wonderful post! As you can imagine I love to see art, or objects of art above the fireplace mantle. It is such a wonderful focal point and completes the room!
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Karena
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Love the choices you've selected! Especially the collection of ethnic items by Michael Smith....so organic and unexpected. The mantel is beautiful and very unusual. Hope you are doing well, Greet!
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Loi
Hi Greet,
ReplyDeleteReally prefer the mantels you have shown rather than ones with mirrors or TVs above them. The mantels with modern art above them spoke to me. I love antiques and modern art mixed. Modern art cools antiques, and antiques give character to modern rooms. Then again, this preference could just be another indication of my conflicted design aethetic :)
XO,
b
Hi Greet,
ReplyDeleteI haven't been over here for quite some time, I've been busy with my youngest step-daughter, she is here for just two weeks, so I don't want to miss time with her.
But, I'm so glad I am here today. I love the different ways that mantels are decorated. My favourite one of all is the loft apartment with the humongous map over the fireplace. That is a fabulous apartment, I LOVE all of it.
Have a wonderful week and I'll be back sooner rather than later.
Love and hugs, Cindy
Such wonderful interiors, some of those pieces are very imposing. Just as an inspiration, take a look at this blog brand, also with inspirations and stunning pieces: www.bykoket.com/blog/
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Anna M.
Hi Greet!
ReplyDeleteWow! Thanks for including the fireplace from Sheila Harley's London townhouse! So glad you find this home an inspiration! I love it too!
Thanks for the wonderful post!
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danielle
Loved the fire place .
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Thanks for the ideas. They are very useful and handy
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thanks for share..
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