Epic Home Ideas

  • About
  • Contact
  • HOME
  • Interiors
    • Interior Design
    • Home Decor
    • Kitchen
    • Living Room
    • Dining Room
    • Bedroom
    • Bathroom
    • Flooring
  • Exteriors
    • Exterior Design
    • Garage
    • Gardening
    • Roofing
  • Home General
    • General
    • Design Software
    • Home DIY
    • Polls-Quizes
    • Product Reviews
    • Recommendations
    • Renewable Energy for Home
    • Celebrity Homes
  • Home Improvement
  • Home Architecture
  • Real Estate
You are here: Home / Interior Design / How to Decorate your Fireplace Using Decor Layers
I may earn a small commission if you buy through the links in this website without any extra cost to you. My Recommendations however are not biased in any way.

How to Decorate your Fireplace Using Decor Layers

Written By Glenn Prescot

Below you can read about a few tips to properly decorate your fireplace and make your Christmas nights even cozier.

Christmas Fireplace Decoration

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

The fireplace is a focal point of any living room (especially during the winter period) and we really need to decorate it properly to portray its character. Should you place family photos next to it? How about a flat screen TV on top or candlesticks and mirrors? As it turns out, you can do all of the above if you understand the proper size of the objects you will use in your decor.

As a general rule, you should create Layers of décor. Just like fashion, layering is important also in home decoration. Always include at least Layers 1 and 2 and optionally Layer 3 depending on the style of your decoration.

Table of Contents

  • Layer 1 – Anchor:
  • Layer 2 – The Balancing Weight:
  • Layer 3 – Supplementary décor (optional):
  • Related Posts

Layer 1 – Anchor:

fireplace decoration layer 1

Choose a large object that will be the central point (anchor) of the fireplace such as a mirror, artwork or even a flat screen TV. Whatever object you choose, it will serve as a reference point for the rest of your design and will be the highest object in your overall design. Also make sure that the size is appropriate for the specific fireplace area.

Layer 2 – The Balancing Weight:

fireplace layer 2 decor

Select objects for the right and left side of layer 1 that will add width and visual weight in the overall design. These objects do not necessarily have to be identical, as long as their “visual weight” is similar. When selecting these objects, make sure that their height is less than that of your Layer1 object.

Layer 3 – Supplementary décor (optional):

Add items at different heights in the center even if they are located below the anchor point (Layer1). Having a difference in height of the objects is necessary in order not to create horizontal lines in your decor.


Related Posts

  • Some FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) About Wall Paneling for Homes
  • What Color Wall Paint Goes With Brown Furniture – Some Design Ideas
  • What Color Furniture Goes With Hardwood Floors – Design Ideas with Photos
  • Best Paint Colors for Nursery Rooms – Design Ideas with Photos
  • How Much Does it Cost to Furnish a House – Living Room,Bedroom,Kitchen etc
  • What Color Sofa Goes With White Walls – Design Ideas With Photos

Filed Under: Interior Design

About Glenn Prescot

I'm Glenn Prescot, an Interior Designer originally from Kansas USA and now living in Europe. I am a fan of DIY, home design, gardening and anything related to home interiors and exteriors. I'm also interested in crafts and Home Improvement projects.

I have been in the home design industry for more than 17 years. I love decorating and transforming spaces so that people living in them are happy and pleased with their space.

Have a look around and I hope you'll like the content and ideas in this website!!

Here is my more detailed Profile.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Search this site

Recent Posts

  • All About Polypropylene – Olefin Fabric Sofa Material
  • Comparison of Granite Composite Sink vs Stainless Steel
  • 15 Main Pros and Cons of PVC Decking – Comparison and Discussion
  • 6 Different Types of Soil for Gardening – How to Identify and Improve Each Type
  • 6 Great Alternatives to HardieBacker Cement Board

Amazon Disclosure

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

Copyright © 2023 | Privacy Policy | Contact | About | Terms of Use | Disclaimer/Disclosure | DMCA Notice | Amazon Disclaimer

0 shares