How to style a mantel or fireplace
Start with one tall piece at one end, add a shorter piece beside it, and leave open space in the middle. Two heights look considered, and space stops the mantel looking crowded.
Which vase size suits a mantel?
- A standard mantel: a 34 cm vase at one end with a 24 cm vase beside it.
- A narrow or short mantel: a 24 cm vase with an 18 cm vase.
- A TV above the fireplace: keep it low with 18 cm and 24 cm pieces, so nothing blocks the screen.
How many things should go on a mantel?
Fewer than you think. One pair of vases and one other object, such as a small artwork leaning on the wall, is plenty. Odd groups, such as three objects, look relaxed.
Give each piece room to breathe. If it starts to feel busy, take one thing away.
Which colour works on a mantel?
A mantel is often the focal point of the room, so it is a good place for colour. Pick up a colour from the room, such as a cushion or a rug, and repeat it in the vase. Charcoal Black looks sharp against white brick, and Sunlit Terracotta warms a cool painted wall.
Flowers or no flowers?
Both work. Every WINKOO vase is watertight for fresh flowers, and the shapes look finished empty. For dried stems, read what vase for dried flowers.
See how to style two vases together and the vase size guide.
Frequently asked questions
What size vase should go on a mantel?
A 34 cm vase at one end with a 24 cm vase beside it suits most mantels. With a TV above, keep to 18 cm and 24 cm.
How do you decorate a mantel without clutter?
Use one pair of vases and one other object, and leave open space between them.
Should mantel decor be symmetrical?
It can be, but two different heights at one end usually looks more relaxed and modern.
What do you put on a mantel with a TV above?
Keep it low: an 18 cm and a 24 cm vase, or one low object, so nothing blocks the screen.