What do you do with a non-working fireplace? It may be impossible to block it out of the design, but there are some decoration tips that will give charm to this piece. In this discussion I'll cover tips for transforming a plain looking non-working fireplace, into a charming piece that fits perfectly in your decorating plans.
If you have a non-working fireplace it may be impossible to block it out the room's design, at present it may be distracting from your decorations and serving no actual purpose.
Bottom line, although your fireplace may not be working it can yet work as the focal point of the room, by making your fireplace decorative can add charm to your room's design.
The difference between success or failure will depend on your courage to act upon ideas for creating a charming effect.
To get your ideas flowing think about these home decorating ideas:
* Forget the circumstances create the opportunities. Just because you aren't planning to light your fireplace, doesn't mean you can't stack wood in it for a charming effect. To make your fireplace appealing fill the firebox top to bottom, with evenly cut logs, the cut ends should be facing out. What makes this idea great is the round flat ends of the logs will create a graphic pattern that will be admired. Or perhaps you can arrange white birch logs on black metal andirons and then hang a string of holiday lights over them for great fireplace decor.
* Give you non-working fireplace the charm of a cultivated bookshelf, in the firebox stack books, with the spines out in a tall pile. on the andirons you can place your unread magazines. Perhaps you can build bookshelves for the firebox to place your books, or rare and leather-bound volumes that looks attractive.
* Create a place to draw attention to your art work, first plaster or whitewash your firebox, mantel, hearth and surrounding wall, next arrange your favorite artwork in the firebox, around the heath, or on the mantel. Some ideas of artwork to include may be antiques, works of literature, or any beautiful artwork you'll like displayed.
* Charm has no place to end, so reach high make your fireplace a charming attraction by displaying your favorite plants in it. One idea is to place a classic Boston fern in a painted porcelain pot. Include a humidifier in with some plant stands of various heights, place a grow light in the firebox to create an orchid, or perhaps shine two spotlights down from the mantel to shine on your orchid. Or create a mini-jungle by stacking bromeliads in the opening. Line red amaryllis along the mantel for a special effect for holidays.
* If you would love the charm of fire in the fireplace without burning logs, use long and short pillar candles made of natural beeswax of various heights, beeswax is elegant and burns clean. For an unforgettable charming effect light them all when entertaining friends. Another idea is to use a large empty glass jar(2 gallon capacity or larger) or an old-fashioned candy jar and fill them with strings of clear holiday lights. You can allow them to burn constantly or set them to blink. For patterns of light and shade and an attraction place the container in the fireplace and plug it in for the enjoyment to begin.
* There is no stopping to where charm begins, include a single sculpture, make the firebox an alter alcove or gallery. Some ideas are: use a teak stand with a Buddha statue, perhaps include a multi-faceted crystal, or a tall water-etched scholar's stone. Also try hanging a large red silk lantern in the firebox and place a bulb inside that will give a warm glow when lit, this is thought to create chakra energy and traditional good fortune.
We just had a discussion of transforming a non-working fireplace into a new charm in your room. Even if your fireplace is not working it still can add charm, just use the tips in this article and because it is the result of your love it will be a beautiful thing. Look for more articles by me on home decor, I look forward to more discussions with you in the future.
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Friday, November 5, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
Great Fireplace Decorating Will Put Your Home Decor On The Cutting Edge
As of this moment I can name several great fireplace decorating secrets, and successes are based on secrets in home decor. Read them until they are clear in your thoughts; then put your home decor on the cutting edge. To help in your development I will discuss several elements of great fireplace decorating ideas.
Get rid of your insecurity if you're afraid of installing or replacing a freestanding electric fireplace, the task does not require as much work as you may be thinking. To achieve your goal and get on the cutting edge, it may begin with the single step of purchasing a fireplace mantel. A mantel will give your fireplace a finished polished look, you can even use a fireplace mantel as decor in areas where you don't have a fireplace. And if you don't desire to have a fireplace built, consider an electric fireplace, they are portable and can be moved into any room you choose.
Don't sit home and think about it inaction will only add to insecurity. Go to the grocery store you'll find many fireplace ideas, such as fruits they are a low-cost way to enhance the beauty of your mantel. Fill flower vases and jugs with lemons or limes. Compliment your fruit exhibits with flower arrangements and to give your room a feeling of warmth by placing little candles around the vases.
It is fashionable to give your mantel it's own focal point. Begin taking concrete steps to actualize this vision by using a single large painting or mirror. Don't hang the picture to high, perhaps just lean it against the wall. Another good plan is to use two or more coordinating pieces as a grouping.
Action! Know the destiny of your fireplace decor by following the seasons, and to move ahead with your plans of great fireplace decorating, consider using potted evergreens, pine cones and sticks from your backyard in the Winter. Watch what nature does, in the Spring try paper-whites, tulips, or forsythia. Home decor is lively, use a flower in four or five matching vases, or use pots of identical flowers in the Summer. The world is full of dreamers in the Fall use gourds and pumpkins.
Your decorating will no better than the plans you make and the action you engage. To give your mantel extra appeal use functional collectibles, with flowerpots, and jars. Fill the flowerpots with anything you use in that room such as lighters, gum, or pins. In the vases use flowers, real, silk or dried. Time out, if you live in an apartment or condo, or a house without a custom fireplace, you can purchase a fake fireplace. They will make your decorating plan a success by opening many more decorating options for you.
You are the architect and builder of your mantel arranging gourd groupings is a cheerful way to give your mantel lively appeal. Arrange white gourds and white pumpkins together and set out a bunch of red grapes and interwove the grape leaves between the gourds. Place silver and glass candlesticks of various heights with tall white taper candles between the gourds and grape clusters.
As part of your definite plan for carrying out your desire for great fireplace decorating, place a grouping of floral plates on your mantel. Keep your plan in action, clean out the ashes in your fireplace and fill your firebox with a large artificial fern or a basket of colorful flowers. You know what you want and it is up to you to engage your plans, place twigs in tall vases and place on each on each side of the fireplace mantel. Step forward and ensure that you use the right glass fireplace screen or screen they can do wonders for fireplace decorating.
It seems we have only began and yet our discussion is over. In this discussion on fireplace decorating I hope ideas, tips, and trends were made clearer. I've additional articles on home decor, to assist with your decorating wants, needs, and desires. I hope you will look for articles by me for more discussions in the future.
http://www.kolimbo.com/links/mm_rss.asp?id=269197&u=remod&st=&c=&t=All&s=120x90
Get rid of your insecurity if you're afraid of installing or replacing a freestanding electric fireplace, the task does not require as much work as you may be thinking. To achieve your goal and get on the cutting edge, it may begin with the single step of purchasing a fireplace mantel. A mantel will give your fireplace a finished polished look, you can even use a fireplace mantel as decor in areas where you don't have a fireplace. And if you don't desire to have a fireplace built, consider an electric fireplace, they are portable and can be moved into any room you choose.
Don't sit home and think about it inaction will only add to insecurity. Go to the grocery store you'll find many fireplace ideas, such as fruits they are a low-cost way to enhance the beauty of your mantel. Fill flower vases and jugs with lemons or limes. Compliment your fruit exhibits with flower arrangements and to give your room a feeling of warmth by placing little candles around the vases.
It is fashionable to give your mantel it's own focal point. Begin taking concrete steps to actualize this vision by using a single large painting or mirror. Don't hang the picture to high, perhaps just lean it against the wall. Another good plan is to use two or more coordinating pieces as a grouping.
Action! Know the destiny of your fireplace decor by following the seasons, and to move ahead with your plans of great fireplace decorating, consider using potted evergreens, pine cones and sticks from your backyard in the Winter. Watch what nature does, in the Spring try paper-whites, tulips, or forsythia. Home decor is lively, use a flower in four or five matching vases, or use pots of identical flowers in the Summer. The world is full of dreamers in the Fall use gourds and pumpkins.
Your decorating will no better than the plans you make and the action you engage. To give your mantel extra appeal use functional collectibles, with flowerpots, and jars. Fill the flowerpots with anything you use in that room such as lighters, gum, or pins. In the vases use flowers, real, silk or dried. Time out, if you live in an apartment or condo, or a house without a custom fireplace, you can purchase a fake fireplace. They will make your decorating plan a success by opening many more decorating options for you.
You are the architect and builder of your mantel arranging gourd groupings is a cheerful way to give your mantel lively appeal. Arrange white gourds and white pumpkins together and set out a bunch of red grapes and interwove the grape leaves between the gourds. Place silver and glass candlesticks of various heights with tall white taper candles between the gourds and grape clusters.
As part of your definite plan for carrying out your desire for great fireplace decorating, place a grouping of floral plates on your mantel. Keep your plan in action, clean out the ashes in your fireplace and fill your firebox with a large artificial fern or a basket of colorful flowers. You know what you want and it is up to you to engage your plans, place twigs in tall vases and place on each on each side of the fireplace mantel. Step forward and ensure that you use the right glass fireplace screen or screen they can do wonders for fireplace decorating.
It seems we have only began and yet our discussion is over. In this discussion on fireplace decorating I hope ideas, tips, and trends were made clearer. I've additional articles on home decor, to assist with your decorating wants, needs, and desires. I hope you will look for articles by me for more discussions in the future.
http://www.kolimbo.com/links/mm_rss.asp?id=269197&u=remod&st=&c=&t=All&s=120x90
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