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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.

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.

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.

THE FILLER

LAYER 3

Add objects of varying heights to the center of the mantel underneath Layer 1 .

CREATE A TRIANGLE

02.

Following the layering steps above, Layer 1 should be the tallest, followed by Layer 2 and then Layer 3.

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.

GET COMFORTABLE & THEN BREAK THE RULES!

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