Create a Collection "Mercury glass is pretty inexpensive. A set on a mantel looks just in addition to doing pairs," says Atlanta interior designer Lance Jackson, co-founder and inventive manager of Parker Kennedy Living. Mercury glass could be exhibited yearlong and fits well with holiday decor, whether your palette is green and red, or another choice. For your own collection, combine mercury glass from antique stores, estate sales and yard sales with fresh pieces from house discount stores.
Reuse and Revel in When designers Lance Jackson and David Ecton saw this French mirror inside their client's master bedroom, they understood it needed to fill out the expansive space above the fireplace and wood mantel. "We moved it since the ceilings were high. I wanted it to be a statement bit in that room," says Jackson, co-founder of Parker Kennedy Living. Both the mirror and the framed art, previously used elsewhere in the house, are great examples of how to reuse existing things in new ways. Think about using an oversized mirror which has a little painting or photo.
Layer over and over The trick to a well-dressed mantel is layering, and you're able to use things you already have for an entirely free update. Gabriela Eisenhart and Holly Conlan using WAKE LOOM Design suggest centering wall art over the fireplace, and using favorite photos and accessories to the mantel to create dimension. Feel free to steal things from different rooms for this particular fireplace focal point, which you can freshen up during the year.
Add Greenery To save green on slopes, Atlanta designer Devon Garner says artificial palm stems are a fantastic choice on a mantel because of their height. You simply need a couple of palms to produce an impact. She pulled together a painting from a discount home decor shop and urns on sale half price at a furniture store to boost this rustic fireplace decoration.
Choose a Bold Hue For a fast, easy upgrade in a space that already has wood paneling and beams that are extensive, paint your mantel. This green mantel fits together with the wall colour and accessories such as a lamp and decorative pillow. The area is designed by Atlanta-based Cruickshank Remodeling.
Use White Using three different objects in the same colour--in this case white--saves time and money instead of looking for a matching set. Display moss at a bowl to get an inexpensive, long-lasting and elegant upgrade.
Go Geometric Designers using Parker Kennedy Living say a mirror having an interesting design may provide you more bang for your buck. This is an aged square mirror with an octagon design, which you'll be able to start looking for at antique markets. If it does not have the patina you need, you can antique the mirror. If you discover a square mirror with an aged look, you can add thin molding to make an inlay form or even etch the mirror.
Layer Your Mirrors Next time you visit a yard sale or thrift store, look for a mirror that you can clean up and use as your budget-friendly focal point over the fireplace. Keep your eye out for sudden accessories, such as a horse or animal sculpture. You can also layer the mantel with another smaller mirror, such as designer Rachel Greathouse did in this Atlanta home.
Make Your Own Wall Art Wall art comes in all sizes and shapes, especially if it's a DIY project. This black-and-white piece is inspired by the pattern of an Ikea pillow and uses paint and plywood, by Allison Fannin of Two Thirty-Five Designs. Another reasonably priced idea for a holiday mantel would be to place additional decorations at a glass jar. She repainted the seat (an estate sale find) in front of the fireplace and then recovered the pillow.
Go With Greenery Whenever you have a TV over a mantel, your decor space is constrained. But you can warm up the spot with greenery. Use preserved boxwood globes, which are sold by many retailers for $50-$75, for a lush appearance that is long-lasting. The size of the boxwood topiaries also provide a contrast with the tall mantel, says Michelle Mentzer, owner of Miles Design Group in metro Atlanta.
Give It Time A clever way to decorate a mantel combines hanging a mirror, then leaning a clock with an interesting face, like Michelle Mentzer of Miles Design Group failed in this metro Atlanta house. To have a deal on classic clocks and mirrors, hunt through ones that are stacked up in flea markets and antique stores, or booths at local antiques stores.
Make the Background Bold A dramatic way to bring focus on some mantel is painting the wall a deep, rich color. Then it's possible to leave a lot of the mantel blank by balancing out the endings with white sculptural accessories or candle holders, which can be employed in this metro Atlanta model home.
Send a Message This asymmetrical mantel display has a playful vibe and message. You can find affordable letters at arts and crafts stores to create a phrase, like "Joy," or phrase that is meaningful for you and paint the letters within an eye color metallic. This room was created by Julie Montgomery of Julie Montgomery Interiors as part of house makeovers for families by the nonprofit Dwell with Dignity Atlanta. The mantel formerly held a mishmash of frames and books.
Paper Your Decor Blue-and-white ceramic pieces can give a mantel a nation chic yet glam look, like this mantel adorned by Yuni Min. She based the mantel with a neat selection of her hardback novels. When the pages confront front, you do not need to be concerned about buying new books with fairly spines. The bindings bring a bit of colour that ties to the pottery. Add a wreath on the mantel (Min created this one) to bring more dimension into the focus.
Welcome a Wreath A mantel may be a revolving spot for one to display photographs, books and accessories that you own and have sprinkled in other rooms. Dena Stormer piled up photos and accessories on books for her latest vintage mantel decoration, and do not overlook the space underneath the mantel. You can take an existing wreath which you used throughout the holidays, remove any seasonal elements and weave in leaves or imitation flowers.
Add Asian Elements Designer Clinton Rice hunts at estate sales for Asian-inspired accessories and ceramic pieces, along with old books. He offers this advice for saving money: Move the very first day -- normally Thursday -- but if you see something you like, wait for the weekend. That is when items are discounted by 25 percent or more. When it's intended to be, the item is intended for your mantel.
Showcase a Lidded Jar In case you've got a lidded ceramic jar, then fill it with organic reeds or branches from a nearby pond or pond. Then use the lid as part of your decor, by simply leaning it from a little stack of novels. You won't have to purchase another accessory to fill that space. This rustic mantel is at a house on north Georgia's Lake Burton, in the Waterfall Club community.
Bring Beloved Notes Make your mantel meaningful by displaying cherished letters and mementos. You won't need to get art and don't need heavy, expensive eyeglasses. Designer Thea Quillian assisted Atlanta homeowners Karen Goeckel and Bill Goodman use high/low decorating tips for their house, which was constructed in 1911 and has seven fireplaces. The black-and-white Bride of Frankenstein photograph was a gift.
Take a Pretty Picture Engineered stone, used here by Atlanta-based Cruickshank Remodeling, could be manufactured to resemble walnut, granite, quartz, blue rock, marble and many different types of real stone in a less expensive price. It can even replace brick or be molded into a brick layout that looks authentic but lasts longer than real bricks.
Consider Cast Stone To do this look, search for mirrors with scrollwork or elaborate details in yard sales, estate sales or antique shops, and hang the mirror flush using the mantel. If the mirror is gold, silver, black or a different color, you can paint the mirror along with the mantel white, to mimic the look of this elegant fireplace by Atlanta-based Pop Custom Homes.
Reflect Your Style Designers using Pop Custom Homes, based in Atlanta, utilized a set of wire candleholders on each facet of this wonderful bit of vibrant art that dominates the mantel. You are able to find fresh candleholders for under $20 a pair, or if you pick up a sneak at a garage sale, then spray paint them to match the framework or a dominant colour in the artwork.
Bookend Your Favorite Art Screened porches function as another living room, and mantels in those spaces could be stunning as well. Simply paint your mantle a color that complements the rest of the fireplace. Then separate a set of hurricane candleholders to help fill the space. It is possible to discover many hurricane candleholders for less than $25, and a few places sell them for less than $10 each.
Separate the Pair This renovated ranch home by Atlanta-based Renewal Design Build sports a modern take on the conventional fireplace mantel. Even the mantel, tradition built by Timberland Cabinets, is a splurge, but the white accessories stand out and can be reproduced for any funding. A single sprig in a pretty vase saves money on a complete bouquet of fresh flowers.
Do Color Blocking Save your old mailbox, even if it's a bit of rust. Designer Janna Allbritton using Yellow Prairie Interiors reused a lost crate and mailbox to fill out a mantel and to exhibit dried blossoms, a Bible and a small succulent in a pot. "Utilize the unexpected to make levels and keep the eye moving to get a fantastic eye popping vignette. Old books, a chippy step-stool, a classic box, or a kid's chair are great items to start with ... this will give you a fantastic framework from which to build," she states.
Set a Mailbox Work When using old novels, if the covers or spines are ugly or in poor shape, up them and use the pages to soften up the mantel decoration. Designer Janna Allbritton also enjoys earning wire, metal and wood bits, which can be redeemed for only a few bucks at yard sales or thrift stores. Turning a small crate on its end provides a base for a succulent.
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