The spot above the fire can be a tricky place. All that dead space, front and center, waiting to be filled. Sauder’s designers know that this can be the black hole of a room, where accessories and family photos disappear against a vast wall. This blog will fix your fireplace problems and show you how to bring different styles to your home.
The first rule of the mantel place is to pick an anchor; something large and weighty to set the tone and visually grounding to steady the eye. A large picture or accessory is the key starting point from which you can build around. This is also a good way to keep clutter and kick-knacks from being mindlessly strewn across your mantel. Pick an anchor that you love. It doesn’t have to be colorful or loud, but it should have substance.
After the perfect anchor has been chosen, add a few more pieces to vary the height and overall shape. This will keep it visually interesting and dimensional. Finding the right proportions and feel may take some playing around before striking a balance. Lastly, our designers believe that every mantelpiece needs a touch of greenery. Naturally bright and earthy a small plant or floral arrangement adds seamless character to a flat space. Now that you know the basic elements of a great fireplace, check out our designer’s step-by-step guide to three styled mantels.
1.) A traditional mantel begins with an anchor piece centered directly above the fireplace. This painting brings in soft, cheery colors to brighten the dark wall. Next, a large silk arrangement was placed in front of the anchor, which carried the colors of the painting nicely. A few pieces were added to the fill in the space on the left and right with frames and additional accessories mixed throughout. The overall effect gives the eye a triangular flow.
2.) A modern mantel is all about simplistic design and clean lines. Our designer immediately grabbed a large clock to use as the anchor. Two fillers were placed on either side and a few plants were artfully arranged in front of the clock. A minimalist approach to the fireplace requires quality over quantity. With fewer items, each accessory must contribute to the overall effect through shape, finish, or texture. Silver vases, a gold clock face, and petrified wood accents makes for a contemporary space that reads horizontally to the viewer.
3.) An eclectic mantel begins with an off-center anchor. Immediately shifting the focus allows for a more playful movement of objects. Our designer found fun and unique pieces but kept the color story fairly monotone which made for a sophisticated vignette. Although the eclectic style had a lot more pieces than the other two styles, it still effortlessly moves from the top left to the bottom right creating a diagonal line.
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