Some Ideas to Consider …

  • Highlight Your Mantel with Beautiful Holiday Decor

    Festive Holiday Mantel
    Source: Savvy Seasons (via Houzz)

    Fireplace mantels are so versatile. They can easily become a room’s focal point or quietly blend into the surrounding environment. And now that our thoughts have turned to holiday decorating ideas, why not let your fireplace mantel take center stage?

    • A gorgeous mantle constructed from a rough hewn log looks fabulous when topped with natural decorating elements. Arrange white hydrangeas or fiery red poinsettias atop a bed of fresh spruce greenery, then add pine cones and sprigs of holly berries for texture.
    • A cast stone hearth and complementing mantel with a simplistic profile edge blends seamlessly in a modern contemporary room. For the holidays, continue with the same minimalist feel by selecting elegant glass, silver and pewter decorations
    • Go with the “less is more” theory and float a simple wooden shelf above a retro brick fireplace. Then decorate with all the things which remind you of your childhood like painted nutcrackers, multi-colored balls and sparkly colored lights intertwined with garland and shiny tinsel.
    This understated decor highlights the trim on the mantel.
    Source: French Flair Interior Design (via Houzz)
    Decorate your Mantel with Garlands and Fruit
    Source: Tobi Fairley Interior Design (via Houzz)

    Country Club Homes, Inc. is here to assist in making all your home design dreams come true. Please visit our experienced professionals online or call 203-762-0550 for more information.

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