Decorating you Fireplace Surround

In our last blog post, we discussed possibilities for re-modeling your existing fireplace. We stated that the fireplace is the focal point of the room, so attention and detail should be given it. With the Fall season in full swing, it is time to decorate with some new flare.  Here are some ideas that will bring even more beauty to your newly installed fireplace surround and mantel.

Introduce hints of a new color to your existing palette. Combine autumn red or orange splashes with a neutral or contrasting base such as taupe, olive, or blue. Muted greens are fresh alternatives to bold warm colors. Throw pillows, table accessories, and accent rugs are high-impact, low-investment places to start.

Find woodsy elements at your local farmers' market or your own backyard. Look for moss, grasses, and small branches. Fill interesting pots with any combination of them, or turn a bundle of twigs into a natural photo holder. These are perfect on your mantel to create a fall masterpiece.

Choose pieces that will stay timely through the holidays, or that can be updated in a snap, to save space and money. Pinecones, dried berries, and twigs stay up-to-date through the winter. After Thanksgiving, swap your moss and acorns for faux-snow and ornaments to give the same decor a new presence.

Candles add warmth and light in any season. They work anywhere. Don't forget about mantels and windowsills. If you stick with neutral colors, embellishments and containers can be changed for the season.

Make space for conversation. Adding, or relocating, seating around you beautiful new fireplace creates a cozy new space for fall fellowship. Or pull a couple of sitting chairs in a corner, add candles for ambiance, and keep a stack of books close at hand.

We hope that these ideas have given you a jump start on decorating for the holidays! Get creative and have fun with it! 

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