Reader request - mantels
Thu, 16 Sep 2010This week's reader request comes from Nicola in London: "Our living room has a beautiful original Victorian fireplace but I am struggling to figure out what would look good on the mantelpiece (I think they are just called mantels in the U.S.) I have tried a few arrangements but nothing I have put together so far seems to work...." Simple enough. I think when you've got a Victorian fireplace, you could decorate it with virtually anything as they are so beautiful to begin with. :) Anyway, here are many photos of fireplace mantels and the assorted decor they hold. (And if you're looking for art ideas to hang over the fireplace, check out this post I did a while back).
Lonny
House Beautiful
Apartment Therapy
domino
Camron
Otthon
Todd Yoggy
Luca Trovato
Heather Jenkinson
Lonny
House Beautiful
Martha Stewart
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| James Merrell | Simon Brown |
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| Inspace Locations | Stacey Brandford |
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| Yatzer | Elle Decoration South Africa |
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| Paul Viant | Johnstons |
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| design*sponge | The New York Times |
Reader Comments (12)
Otthon is really nice
and The New York Times also! my favs.
ooo! Great images, I can always use more mantel inspiration!
New to the blog and lovin' it!!
Hey, that's my mantel created by Heather Jenkinson. She has actually redone it recently - even better photos soon.
Love your website - I am a total addict and check it every day..
Such a great variety of mantel ideas, love it, thanks!
The mantelpiece is a sort of litmus test for those who have design chops... I fail it...
looks like a real testament to the old 'less is more' adage.
I think decorating the mantel is an art in itself. It has taken me three years of arranging and rearranging to get mine to where I like it. All these mantels are very inspiring, has me thinking about some new possibilities.
Thank you Kim for the inspiration! Very much appreciated. (Tricia Rose and Taunnie - I'm glad I'm not the only person who has had trouble getting this right!)
way too lovely!
Are we voting?!? I hope so.
Domino -- the ornate mantle with the circular mirror & b/w deco
Simon Brown -- I love the abandoned, steam-punky look
The rest... maybe I've seen too many arrangements on mantles. I felt as if I'd seen them all before, somewhere.
I love your site. Every day I find different images and beautiful. Serves as an inspiration.
I have just saved 5 of these pics. Not out of any particular fireplace interest but just cuz they are a terrific collection of spaces - great post.