Here are some tips on decorating mantels and fireplace surrounds:

• Fireplaces should serve as centerpieces, not least because it is difficult to distract people from them and remain tasteful in setting up such distractions. Instead, it is easier to decorate rooms around their stand-out nature than to go against it. For example, art pieces hanging above a fireplace can help draw attention to the same.
• In most cases, you can use decorations to help them either blend in or stand out better. Use similar colors and textures to blend in, but use clashing colors and textures to help accentuate the fireplace.
• Symmetry is important in decorating fireplaces. For example, place the single biggest decoration in the center and then pair up similar items for placement beside the centerpiece. Don’t forget that they are three-dimensional, meaning that interesting effects can be created through manipulating distance and perspective.
• Even if they aren’t are not seeing current use, it might be a good idea to place decorative elements inside them. Bear in mind that these elements aren’t going to see use, so select for aesthetic appeal rather than practical usefulness.

For more information about mantels and fireplace surrounds, contact us here at Light Innovations about our decorative offerings. Our representatives can help curious homeowners find the perfect pieces for their homes’ hearths.

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You won’t get a talking candelabra like Lumiere in real life, but you can add character to any room in your home with a candlestick lamp, which ties modern and vintage in a harmonious way. It doesn’t need a candle to light up, but it is fashioned after intricate candlesticks that used to grace the mantels of homes in days past.

A candlestick lamp can easily tie in with your room’s decor, whether your decor is traditional or futuristic. It adds to the ambiance by injecting a touch of glamour and sophistication.  It’s also thin enough to take less space compared to a standard lamp, so it’s perfect for smaller homes with limited area. But aside from being decorative, it’s quite functional, too. It gives off a soft, moderate light that’s perfect for lounging.

Do you want your own candlestick lamp in your home? Then visit us at Light Innovations. We have plenty of candlestick lamps for you to choose from — from simple white to dramatic gold.