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Decorated MantelMost of us have no trouble decorating our mantel for the holidays, the question lies in what we do with it during the rest of the year.  Generally the sparse and lonely look of the other 11 months, is sharply contrasting to the glamour of garland and lights.  The mantel is a great place for displaying a story about the home or homeowner.  It is a place for showcasing your favorite things year round.  Or it can be that one area for rotating weekly doses of design. Wanting a fresh start for your mantel? Here are some simple ideas to revamp the central focal point in your room!

Decorating your mantel begins with the mantel itself.  Mantel Craft offers a complete line of mantels for your home. After you have chosen the perfect mantel, the fun can begin!  Here are some great ideas for livening up your mantel, and making it a beautiful place throughout the year.

If you have a very basic, square mantel design, choose circles or ovals and follow through with that idea consistently.  Choose a circle mirror, round shaped pottery pieces, and decorative balls. This circular shape is a nice complement to the squareness of the mantel.  Another idea is take the approach of simplicity. Try grouping a cluster of like-colored pottery to one side. At the base of the empty side of the mantel have a seat or tall vase to off-set it.

If you want to rotate your mantel on a regular basis, use the mantel to display fresh flowers.  Use lighting to create a focal point for the flowers.  For those with small children, you can display frames on your mantel, and trade out your children’s artwork.

There are million wonderful ideas of how you can turn this focal point into a true place of beauty!

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