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How to Decorate a Mantel
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CREATE LAYERS
01.
Create 3 layers of décor for your mantel. Always includes layers 1 and 2. Layer 3 is optional depending on your decorating style.
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THE ANCHOR
LAYER 1
Choose a large object that will be the focal point of the mantel for the center area, such as a mirror, artwork or even a flat screen TV.
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THE WEIGHT
LAYER 2
Choose objects for the right and left sides of Layer 1 that will add width and visual weight to the overall design.
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THE FILLER
LAYER 3
Add objects of varying heights to the center of the mantel underneath Layer 1 .
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CREATE A TRIANGLE
02.
Following the layering steps above, Layer 1 should be the tallest, followed by Layer 2 and then Layer 3.
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WATCH THE SCALE
03.
All of the items should overlap each other so that they feel connected to each other and act as a cohesive unit.
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GET COMFORTABLE & THEN BREAK THE RULES!
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