How do you layer a mantle?

Dos

  1. Treat the mantel as you would a piece of furniture.
  2. Use items of different shapes and sizes.
  3. Layer items in front of each other.
  4. Create a formal display with symmetry.
  5. Give your display room to breathe.
  6. In most displays, odds are usually better than evens.
  7. Lean items like framed art and mirrors against the wall.

How many items should be on a mantel?

To keep the mantel from looking cluttered, it’s best to use large decorative items. You only need a few large items to fill a mantel. Small items lead to a cluttered look. You’ll notice in most of the formulas below there are only 3-5 objects resting directly on the mantel.

What can I put in my mantel vase?

#1 Flowers The most classic way to decorate your glass vase is, of course, with flowers. There’s nothing like a fresh bunch of flowers displayed charmingly on your mantel for all to see. Instead of displaying one vase, try three or five lined up in a row for a bolder effect.

Should a mirror go above a fireplace?

The idea of hanging a mirror above it is to enhance the positive features; it’s also an auspicious Feng Shui practice to place a mirror over a fireplace as the water element of the mirror balances the fire element, thus bringing in good energy into the room.

How tall should a mirror be over a mantel?

between 4 to 6 inches
Don’t Hang It Too Low (Or Too High) “My rule of thumb is to have the bottom of the mirror between 4 to 6 inches above the mantle and I like to leave a foot of space between the top of the mirror and the ceiling,” she explains.

How to build a custom fireplace mantel?

Tape Measure

  • Pencil
  • Speed Square
  • Circular Saw
  • Brad Nailer or Hammer
  • Orbital Sander

    • How to make a faux wood beam mantel?

    Cut the wood to size. In order to achieve the illusion of a single beam or solid piece of wood,it’s important that the cuts for 3 of

  • Glue and Assemble the Beam. Using wood glue and a brad nailer attach the front board to the top.
  • Age and distress the wood beam.
  • Sand down the mantel.
  • Assess the distressed markings.
  • Stain and apply paint treatment.

    • Do it yourself mantel?

    – Fluted Casing: This is often used on the legs. – Quarter Round – Crown/Cornice Molding – Cove Molding

    Do it yourself fireplace mantels?

    Decorative molding: Diverse pieces of trim can give a classic,traditional feel to an otherwise ordinary mantel.

  • Decorative brackets: Consider adding even more style to your DIY floating shelf mantel.
  • Stone top: A thin piece of marble or granite lends a contemporary aesthetic to a clean-line mantel.