The fireplace is undoubtedly the jewel of our living room or kitchen! On the coldest days of winter, its flames warm our space literally but also figuratively, since the beauty of the flame adds color and vitality to the winter atmosphere of the house.
But what happens when the fireplace is turned off? Again it can win points in the design of the house and become the center of attention! Read some tips to famously decorate your extinguished fireplace!
Add knick-knacks, paintings or statues Place a striking statue or colorful painting on the fireplace hearth. Try to keep the colors of the element you are going to add light so that they contrast with the dark interior of the fireplace, otherwise nothing will be seen. In the same pattern, you can place pots, stones or other home decorations.
Turn on the light! The natural property of the fireplace is to emit light and heat. So what better than to add sparkle to a dull fireplace? Place small lamps or larger lamps on the hearth. Also, a series of wick candles will create an amazing effect.
“Plant” the fireplace Plants are wonderful in every corner of the house, even inside the fireplace! Place a vase of flowers or a pot of indoor plants on the hearth. If you don’t have enough light in the fireplace, get a fake plant for the fireplace, which will not need a sunny environment.
Play with reflections The chimney above the fireplace is often an unattractive surface that we look for a way to highlight. An interesting idea is the placement of a simple sheet of mirror, which is always a smart trick for extra light and expanding the space. Especially if your living room is small, a mirror will “play” intelligently with the depth, adding imaginary squares to the space.
Decorate the sill Fireplaces usually have a wooden or marble sill around the perimeter, above the hearth. This spot can make a famous “theme” shelf! The basic concept is that all seasonal decorations, such as Christmas ornaments, Halloween masks or Easter eggs, will be placed there!
Easily and aptly turn the fireplace into the center of attention of the living room! How will you decorate your fireplace?
