How to Decorate a Fireplace Mantel

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Here's some inspiration that will help you get started styling your mantel with a television above it. Read on to see 4 easy ways to style a mantel!

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How to Decorate a Fireplace Mantel

Here's some inspiration that will help you get started styling your mantel with a television above it. Read on to see 4 easy ways to style a mantel!

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all the plants

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ADD SOME BOOKS

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SIMPLE CANDLES

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style the sides

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Remember that groupings of 3 is usually the most visually-pleasing. Add a vase, a bowl, and a plant and you’re good to go!

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Try to find some items with good height to anchor each side. If everything is really low to the mantel, it might fall flat.

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If you’d like to fill the space in the middle, low candles, a long dough bowl, or a small stack of books would all look great.

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