Mantel progress!
A few weeks ago, I posted about the state of my family room mantel, here.
Today, I want to show you the finished mantel installation.
My wonderful carpenter and his crew did a beautiful job installing the hand-carved panels.
Mantel Greenery with a few leftover roses tucked in! Image Color Calling
Remember the Before?
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Hand-carved fruit pilasters, each from a single piece of wood.
There is a little touch up work to be done on the mantel’s wood finish,
which will happen after the holidays.
I am very pleased. It really gives some needed ornamentation to the fireplace.
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Did you notice Mrs. Claus and Santa flanking the centerpiece?
Handmade Mr. and Mrs. Claus
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They are handmade, and have such dear little faces and details.
They stand over two feet high!
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I have a few more finishing decorating touches, so I’ll update on those later.
Readers, is anything hanging you up with your decorations, or are you finished?
I would love to see and share your mantel masterpieces!
Please email to me: color.calling@yahoo.com
My Top Ten Tips for Styling a Fireplace Mantel
Tip #1: Use real art, not a mirror, over the fireplace. This will provide depth and character.
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Tip #2: If you have a collection, pair it with complementary real art for a statement that is yours alone:
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Tip #4 Select art with a color palette that looks good with the rest of the room. This is a good place for a pop of color (that you should repeat three more times in the room.)
Tip #5 No dinky accessories. (These are nicely proportioned.)
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Tip #6 Handcrafted vases, antique vases, bronzes, antique tapestry hangings, are all good possibilities. Take a look around your house for others. Look for pieces with presence to accessorize.
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Tip #7 This is your main focal point in the room. Make it count.
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Tip #7 Use sconces.
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Tip #8 No framed family photographs. Find other accessories for a more current overall look.
Tip #9 Remember that you must balance the large dark hole of the firebox. Think deep and rich, not dainty, for the over mantel décor.
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(#9 Balance the dark hole of the firebox)
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