Redecorate your Fireplace Mantle

This is the time of year when many of us will be nestling up to the fireplace, what a great time to rethink the arrangement on the mantle.

What I love about this arrangement is the round elements.

The fireplace is rectangular as well as the mantle and often what we put above it is also angular. Adding the round clock and the ornamental iron ball gives it a nice change.

Also notice the:

Groupings
Natural Elements

Lighting

This mantle groups four similar frames a metal car as well as greenery --- together this group makes a balanced unit above the fireplace.


BEFORE
The picture above the mantle is not quite large enough to create the right balance.


AFTER
We added the larger black sign that says Family-- it has more visual weight, then grouped a couple of other framed pieces with the original one, we propped them together on the mantle.

The black pot with flowers adds weight and height to the group.

Overall we made a more balanced unit above the fireplace, and it feels right.


Now go and cozy up in front of the fire!!

I am joining Julia at Hooked on Friday's and Melissa'a Beautiful Life. Also go and check out homedigz for some home inspirations