Accessorize Your Fireplace

Fireplaces are special spots where friends and family can gather round in the cold months and celebrate one another's company. Some of the greatest winter memories can be made next to a fireplace, so give your mantle a healthy amount of flourish and make it something special. Modern Modern fireplaces seem to lend themselves to minimalism. Think outside the mantle when decorating. If it's the centerpiece of a wall, consider extending the tiling from floor to ceiling and corner to corner. This presents a unified look and accentuates the fireplace perfectly. To evoke a sense of past and present, arrange a stack of fire logs near the fireplace. You will never need to use them with your sleek natural gas fireplace, but the display will evoke memories of previous winters while you reminisce around your modern mantle. Romantic Make your fireplace an exclusively romantic location with thick, soft rugs or throw carpets. Arrange the mantle and base with vases and candles. Use colors like reds, whites and glossy blacks. Turn on a little music and the fireplace won't be the only thing throwing sparks. Frames Use the space around the mantle to show off your family or your artistic creativity. Find frames that will accentuate your fireplace and pair them with pictures of family vacations and milestone events. You can also arrange a work of art using empty frames around a central mirror. A fireplace can be anything you want it to be. Experiment with a variety of decorations until you find the perfect display for your home and personality.