By Sienna Fantozzi, House Beautiful
If you have a fireplace, it almost always naturally becomes the focal point of your room. It's even more so when Labor Day ends and you're ready for all the cozy vibes. Even if you don't live somewhere where you'd actually light your fireplace, you still want to curl up around it, so make sure it looks inviting. If you need some inspo, we're obsessed with these ways to decorate your mantel.
Sweet Succulents
If you can't keep plants alive to save your life, succulents are the easy way to add greenery to your mantel. Glam them up with gold accents and sleek, modern vases.
Home On The Range
Antlers were made to be hung over a reclaimed wood mantel. Rustic chic vibes for days.
Get Lit
It's classic, but it works every time - frame your mantel with candles on each end. If you want to really add character, opt for candelabras.
Mirror, Mirror
Hang a mirror above your mantel - it'll add some polish to your room, or help the space feel larger if you're working with a small room.
The Bold & The Beautiful
A bold paint color, like blue, makes a good foundation for you to go totally eclectic with your mantel. Add plants, vases in varying colors, and modern statement art.
Less Is More
Go for a minimalist approach by sticking to one or two vases/candles. This mantel skipped adding fresh flowers to the vase for an even more pared down feel.
Picture This
Layer artwork for a more laid back, undone feel. Hang one print on the wall to anchor the space, then lay different size frames up against it.
Au Naturel
A busy mantel looks like chaotic when you decorate in soothing tones, like sky blue and earthy greens.
Boho Beautiful
Your boho dreams have just come true - we're giving you an excuse to decorate with feathers. This room laid them on a tray, but you could also put them in a vase.
Hung Up
There's more to wreaths than beautifying your front door. Skip the greenery above your mantel and hang up a geometric, modern design for something a little more fresh.
