Ensure your fireplaces look good all year round with decorating tips for all seasons.
Nothing can make a living room more inviting than a roaring fireplace. A fireplace when in use can create a pleasant atmosphere and cast a cosy glow over any winter evening. However in the summer months your fireplace can also serve as a decorative feature. The mantel is the perfect place to display decorative items. Changing your decoration with the seasons or special occasions is a great way to make your fireplace into a dramatic feature all year round.
Make an Impact
There are many ways in which you can make your fireplaces stand out for all the right reasons.
Seasonal - Take your inspirations from the seasons and give your living room a festive feel. For the winter months change your artwork or pictures to those with an Autumn feel. Use Orange and brown tones for throws to drape over the sofa and spray some pine cones for decoration in a big glass bowl.
Birthdays - Special occasions are a great excuse to gather around the fire. Decorate your mantel with birthday cards and banners.
Halloween - Go gothic and get into the spirit of Halloween with spooky accessories for your fireplace. Place a large candle on either side of the mantel and have small clusters of pumpkins for an added effect.
Christmas - Fireplaces are the perfect place to hang the family stockings on Christmas Eve. Add a garland to the mantel and decorate the space above the fireplace with a wreath. Fairy lights add a touch of magic to all occasions especially Christmas. Wind some twinkling lights around your garlands and wreaths for a festive touch.
All Year Round - If you want a stylish fireplace all year round there are a few must haves to keep your mantelpiece looking its best. A beautifully designed mirror can be very effective when placed above your mantel. An eye-catching piece of artwork can be another great choice for this spot. Alternatively make it personal with a family photograph. The most important thing when decorating fireplaces is to keep it simple. Do not clutter your mantel with unnecessary objects.
Mike Johnson, managing director of Aztec Fireplaces Limited - trading as English Fireplaces - is an experienced businessman and entrepreneur. He bought English Fireplaces in December 2006 determined to establish a high quality service focussed competitor to the brand leaders in the fireplace industry.
English Fireplaces, Unit 6, The Brows Industrial Estate, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 6JG
Telephone: 01730 890218 www.englishfireplaces.co.uk info@englishfireplaces.co.uk
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