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Whether you live in an area that actually gets cold when autumn and winter rolls around, December is just somehow synonymous with cozying up in front of a fireplace.
Some people spend hours enjoying the warmth of a fireplace lost in the pages of their favorite piece of fiction. Still others simply gaze into the crackling flames and allow themselves to daydream the time away. If you were to query a realtor as to the benefits of owning a fireplace, they would quickly confirm that a fireplace is typically on a buyer's list of "must haves" in a new home which makes owning a fireplace a good investment for a seller. But, to a child, a fireplace is simply where stockings are hung by the chimney with care.
For decades discerning decorators have looked to fireplaces as focal points to be featured in a space thereby enhancing their overall design plan. Fortunately, fireplaces can be adorned to appeal to just about any decorating style. Here are tips for three decorating styles.
Cottage or Country Style - Clients who are in favor of cottage or country style décor would be charmed with a fireplace that showcased a simple, light colored wood mantel, a rustic bench, and a basket of firewood sprinkled with pinecones. As an added touch, hang decorative pots and kettles in front of the fireplace grate or strategically place a metal urn on top of the mantle.
Traditional Style - These clients want symmetry! A framed print or mirror centered above a dark stained wood mantel that is flanked on either side with similar accessories would make their day. Position a seating of winged-back chairs close by to facilitate conversation.
Contemporary Style - Clients who want contemporary want traditional without the fuss. Contemplate using knotty pine paneling around a deep charcoal-colored slate fireplace. Less is more for these minimalist types.
And for just about any decorating style, a grouping of candles on the mantle in various heights, colors, and textures will further enhance the look you desire. So, you can see that a fireplace is a flexible focal point that can be decorated to suit just about anyone's preferred decorating style.
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