Marble Mantels

You have recently purchased a marble mantel from Design the Space.  It is installed and ready to decorate. Now what? It has clearly become the focal point of your room. Decorating your new marble mantel can be challenging. If you over-accessorize, the fireplace will feel cluttered, not relaxing. If you leave the mantel bare, the fireplace feels unfinished. Finding a happy medium is crucial to creating a great-looking mantel display.

Here are some tips on how to decorate your mantel in ways that will complement the peaceful ambience of the fireplace below and suit your style.

To create the look and feel of cottage charm try this. Personalize your marble mantel with a charming collection of dishes or pottery that is special to you. For instance, a row of white ironstone pitchers would look fantastic on a cottage-style fireplace.

To make your marble mantel look more modern we suggest this.  Use a single, abstract piece of art. Add something organic, such as a large, spray-painted branch.  This combination would make a powerful statement on a modern mantel.

To give your fireplace a romantic feel decorate with various soft mediums.  Mix glittering mercury glass, graceful ceramic and vintage linen napkins for an undeniably romantic look. Don't forget to throw in some fresh flowers too!

If Eclectic is your goal we can help you achieve that look as well. Fill vases filled with pheasant feathers, carved wood candleholders and a variety of framed black and white photography.  This mixture makes for a "collected", eclectic look.  Don't worry about symmetry, the more random the arrangement the better.

An inlaid mirror, paired with some shapely candlesticks will create a global feel. Use a long, old wooden box in the center on your mantel to hide little treasures you collect during your travels.

We hope these decorating ideas will help you in decorating your new marble mantel from Design the Space.