Simple Mantle Decor:
I love having staple pieces in my decor that can last all year round and don't need to be changed out regularly. As a self-proclaimed minimalist, I also don't want to be changing out my decor with every holiday and season. I want my home decor to be a "set it and forget it" mentality.This mantle comes together with really simple pieces such as faux flickering candles, candle sticks, some vases, faux plants, and a mirror. I love that these pieces are very simple, but don't take up a ton of space, they don't make the fireplace look cluttered, and they make the house look "done" without being over the top.
Styling Simple Mantle Decor:
When styling a mantle, it's really all about balance. There are a few questions you can ask yourself when you're trying to style a mantle:Are the objects on the far left and right of the mantle the same height?
Does it look cluttered or intentional?
Are there varying heights on each side for interest and dimension?
Does it look too matchy-matchy on each side?
When you're styling a mantle you want to keep all these questions in mind. I like to have different objects that are similar heights on the ends of my mantle. This means I don't want the same plant on both sides or the same candle on each side. I think a lot of interest comes from mixing and matching heights while trying to keep the weights and balances feeling similar too.
How I Styled My Simple Mantle Decor:
For this mantle, my large mirror in the middle was the anchor piece for the entire design.I've had these white vases up here for a few years now and knew they would be perfect with some fresh faux green stems placed inside.
I wanted to match the height of the plants on the other side, without pairing it with more plants.
I have seen these faux flicking candles all over lately and thought they would be perfect on top of some candlesticks.
I didn't want the candlesticks to be black and match the mirror because then the black would visually be too heavy on one side since there isn't black on the side with the plants.
I opted for gold candlesticks to match the light and brightness of the vases, which I think brings in good balance from the round mirror.
All these things can feel like a lot to think about at once when you're designing a space which is why I sometimes recommend purchasing more items than you need, playing around with a few variations, and then returning what you end up not using.
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