The fireplace mantel and the area directly above are like a blank canvas, and when it is well-decorated it becomes the focal point of the room. Fireplace mantel decor can be updated for the holidays and seasons, and it provides a place for displaying tabletop decor, knickknacks, and even wall art. Consider these creative ways to decorate the fireplace mantel for spring, and give it a completely new look in celebration of the coming season. With added color and stylish decor, the most unassuming fireplace mantel can look exceptionally impressive.
Add Color to a Bare Mantel Area
A fireplace mantel mounted on a bare wall is not eye-catching, but it can be transformed into a colorful spring focal point. If the area is not separated by a raised panel it is easy to create a painted focal area with a long level, painter’s tape, and a pencil. Simply mark off the area with a pencil and painter’s tape, and keep the lines as straight as possible by using a level. Paint the area inside the taped portion of the wall with an accent color, or select a color that is a few shades darker than the existing hue. Allow the paint to dry completely, and use one or more of the following ideas for decorating the mantel for spring. You will love the new spring look that will liven up the space.
Choose an Eye-Catching Focal Piece for the Wall
Consider selecting a floral oil painting for the area above the fireplace mantel. Oil paintings are now more affordable than ever because unframed varieties on stretch canvas are painted around the edges, and as a result they are not as costly as traditional framed varieties. Floral oil paintings can be found in contemporary as well as traditional styles, and they are a great way to help usher in spring. Select a large floral painting on stretch canvas, and center it over the fireplace mantel. Decorate the wall around it using stylish accent pieces.
Candle Wall Sconces
In the spring when the fireplace is not in use, a pair of stylish candle wall sconces can take the area above the mantel from cold and bare to cozy in a matter of minutes. Choose a stylish pair of candle wall sconces to surround a focal piece mounted above the center of the mantel. Outfit the sconces with the scents of spring. Select fragrant candles in coordinating colors. When the candles are lit they will fill the room with the fragrance of spring while adding tremendous beauty above the mantel.
Metal Accent Pieces
In addition to dressing up the wall above the fireplace mantel, add interesting tabletop decor bursting with spring color. Fill a series of bud vases of varying heights with spring cuttings and arrange them on one end of the fireplace mantel. If spring cuttings are not readily available, fill the bud vases with high-quality artificial flowers and small sprigs of foliage. They will look just as beautiful, and they will add a tremendous amount of natural color and style to the space.
Metal Wall Art for the Mantel
Wall hangings made of metal are not only for walls. Metal wall sculptures and wrought iron works of art also look fantastic propped against the wall on a fireplace mantel. Select a stunning work of metal wall art and instead of hanging it on the wall above the fireplace mantel, place it on the mantel and decorate around it. Select colors in the metal art and incorporate those colors into the rest of the display. A well-chosen work of metal wall art will lend a touch of spring flair to the room, and it will create a stunning focal point.
Consider your favorite spring flowers and designs that can be used to decorate the fireplace mantel for spring. Hot crackling fires may be a thing of the past, but the fireplaces can still look just as impressive as ever. Try these easy ideas and incorporate some of your own. Your fireplace mantel can look professionally arranged and designed, and you can give it an entirely new look for far less than you ever thought possible.
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