I think a mantle is a place to really showcase something dramatic. Go Big or Go Home. I made two changes to my mantle, switched the mirror to be vertical instead of horizonal and DECLUTTER. First, I will show you the star of the room and new mantle design. My white horse.
I bought him at homegoods. He was a Very dark gray. So, I spray painted hime a glossy bright clean white. REmember, the theme here is brighten everything up!
I paired the horse with a tall orchid on the other side of the mantle is a white square vase.
Turning the mirror vertical really brought some height to the room. That had originally been my husband's idea, but I insisted on hanging it horizontal. Now, I don't know what I was thinking, A good lesson is that sometimes, you should really consider another person's opinion. I think it looks a lot more dramatic vertical.
Next, declutter. Before, I had random pictures in random frames, some memorabilia, and a vase with fake hydrangeas on the mantle. It was a cluster. I hated to move the pictures, but have found other places for them in the two rooms. I love how simple it looks now.
Next, declutter. Before, I had random pictures in random frames, some memorabilia, and a vase with fake hydrangeas on the mantle. It was a cluster. I hated to move the pictures, but have found other places for them in the two rooms. I love how simple it looks now.