Your Villa - East Valley - April - May 2023

D E S I G N + B U I L D Six top tips to refresh your Home Fireplace Decor There’s no interior design item quite like a fireplace to turn a house into a home. For millennia, loved ones have gathered around fires to share meals tell stories and Eond Zith each other. ,V your fireSlaFe deFor looNiQg a Eit QegleFted? Has it been a good few years since you gave it some TLC? If you think it’s time to turn the heat up on your fireplace decor but are unsure how to go about it, you·Ye come to the right place Make your fireplace stand out with accents 8nfortunately, once a fireplace is built, there·s only so much you can do with its architecture )ortunately, the sNy·s the limit when choosing decor and other interior design aspects that you can use surrounding the fireplace 1 ACCENT WALLS 2ne way to spruce up your fireplace decor is to use accents $ sure bet is to use the space behind and around the fireplace as an accent wall <ou can paint this area any shade you·d liNe, as long as it stands out from the rest of the room·s walls )or e[ample, if the liYing room has primarily neutral tones, why not try a crimson red or bold blue" ,f you·Ye already got colorful walls, giYe patterned wallpaper a go $lternatiYely, fau[ shiplap, tiled concrete, panels, or layered stones are fabulous ways to reYitali]e your fireplace decor 2 OTHER ACCENT OPTIONS %uilding booNshelYes around a fireplace is also a great wall decor choice 3lus, it·ll giYe you more space for decorative ornaments and trinkets once your fireplace·s mantel is full more on this later ,f you want a modern, almost futuristic approach, play around with the idea of surrounding the fireplace and mantel with a large mirror ,t will lend the space an air of fashion-forward style and lu[ury 6imilarly, if you don·t liNe bright colors, try a three-dimensional te[tured pattern panel, bare-faced bricNs, or natural stone &hoose the right design Ieatures Ior your mantel 1ow that you·Ye got your fireplace·s oYerall design, it·s time to decorate the mantel :hen it comes to mantel decor, the only limit is your imagination 3 CANDLES &andles are the go-to for many homemaNers, and with good reason 7he glow of a lit candle perfectly complements that of a roaring fireplace If you’re a fan of fragrance, choose some beautifully scented pillar candles to place atop your mantel to create a welcoming atmosphere in your liYing room <ou can choose a scent that perfectly complements your liYing room·s aesthetic, such as a cinnamon or pumpNin ÁaYor for co]ier designs or clean linen and cotton for a more modern and chic interior ,f you liNe an eclectic looN, opt for plenty of candles in seYeral diͿerent shapes, si]es, and eYen colors 2r, if you prefer a more minimalist, uniform feel, select a couple of the same candles 4 VASES AND FLOWERS $ fresh bouTuet is always a welcome addition to any room where you·ll entertain guests and loYed ones %ut, again, the type of Yase and Áowers you picN will depend on your preferences and the liYing room·s style :e suggest classic transparent glass Yases and Áowers liNe roses for a liYing room with a polished, high-end aesthetic %y contrast, go wild with fun and funNy blooms liNe daisies as fireplace decor in a more laid-bacN, down-to-earth room Design your room around your fireplace 7he fireplace is almost always a room·s main focal point usually in the liYing room 6o, you·ll want to choose furniture and decor that enhances and draws attention to the fireplace rather than detracting from it 36 | Your Villa Magazine