So maybe you have found the perfect painting, photograph, mirror, or other piece of décor to have on your fireplace mantel, the question is how do you properly decorate it or arrange these items to help the space look complete and attractive.
One of the best designing and decorating tips to managing a space such as this is a method called 3+1. The idea of this style of decorating is to use this equation to set up the space in a way that will be attractive and stylish. This is done by beginning with the three. Choose three items that you feel are related to each other in some way. You will want these items to not all be identical or the same height, however you also do not want them to be too different as well.
For a suggestion on the three items you might want to choose things that are representative of you and your personality in some way. They can be objects that are from a collection that you have, or it could be something that is important to your family. If the space is in a shared living area you can also choose neutral items such as candles, plates, or even three photographs.
Once you have chosen these items you will place them all on one side of the fireplace mantels. You won’t want to keep it too uniform looking, and instead layer them in a staggered look. You may also want to keep them from facing a strait on direction and instead experiment with how they are positioned so as to ensure that they are uniquely, but stylishly positioned.
Now when addressing the one part of the equation you will want to pick a larger item that can balance the other three items, but place this one on the opposite side of the fireplace mantel. You will want to find an item that has a similar theme or color hue as well as a shape or style that is represented in all of the other three items. This creates a wonderful collective look, and yet maintains a non-uniformity that will give it an attractive overall feel.
The 3+1 is an effective way to not only decorate your fireplace mantel, but a variety of locations and items. In doing this you can give your home an amazing look and feel, in addition to bringing out more of your personality depending upon how you do it.