Six Ways Your Fireplace Mantel Can Make Your House Feel Like Home

Display Art

Art, in the form of a picture or painting, is the number one decorating style for a fireplace mantel in most homes. The art you choose to display truly depends on your style, the décor of the room and the way the mantel is designed. The picture or painting can be anything that intrigues you and captures the interest of guests.

There are three distinct ways to display art from the mantel: hang it from above, sit it on the shelf, or prop it in the fireplace where the logs originally sit.

If hanging art from above, think about how the room itself is constructed. A taller piece of artwork will draw the eye up so that you can appreciate the scale of the room. However, a smaller picture would not balance the room and hold it together.