Most often the focal point of any room it happens to be in, the fireplace deserves some serious attention when it comes to a room’s overall design.
A well-decorated fireplace has the potential to completely transform a space. We’re going to cover a number of ways to turn a fireplace into an area worthy of attention.
A quick, easy and fairly inexpensive way to update a fireplace is to keep it clean and symmetrical. try centering a framed mirror above the fireplace and placing sconce lighting on opposite sides of the mirror.
This arrangement will help give the room balance and proportion while the mirror will instantly make the room appear larger than it is.
In a room filled with bright colors and mixed textures, having a mantel such as the Windsor Mantel by Pearl Mantel can provide the stark contrast necessary to command attention.
The Windsor Mantel is hand-crafted and carved from an Asian hardwood called Choi. Choi is a light, tight-grained wood similar to white oak. This tight grain makes staining or painting a breeze.
The crisp white and the clean lines will provide more than enough character to hold its own and it perfectly compliments framed photos resting directly on it. Stagger frames with different heights and border widths for a more dramatic effect.
More ways to enhance the fireplace will be coming soon in the next installment of Fireplace Design Ideas.