Decorating around a fireplace can be challenging — they’re the type of spaces that are prone to be covered with tchotchkes, after all. But with the right mix of personal accessories and vintage pieces, they provide an opportunity to add some extra character to your rooms. Find inspiration in this selection of spaces by designers where the mantels became a standout feature.
The colorful, transitional living room of a home in Sagaponack, New York, designed by Mendelson Group
Eric Piasecki
A classic home office with a colorful fireplace and mantel by Regan Billingsley Interiors
Stacy Zarin Goldberg
A neutrally hued, classic sitting room with an eye-catching oil painting, designed by Interiors by Patrick
Joe Schmelzer
Colorful traditional elements designed around a wide fireplace in a living room by Robin Pelissier Design
Mary Prince Photography
California Casual - Fireplace Seating + Neutral Accessories by Maureen Stevens Design
Maureen Stevens Design
Colorful family room by Katie Leede & Company
Boston Junior League Show House marble fireplace by Robin Gannon Interiors by Robin Gannon Interiors
Michael J. Lee
A sophisticated living room featuring green drapery by Andrew Flesher
Neutral living room with sunburst mirror, round ottoman and two-tier chandelier by Robin Gannon Interiors
Photo: Michael J. Lee
Country Home Bellville Master Fireplace by Ginger Barber Design
Chicago. Neoclassical living area with original marble fireplace & stained glass by Studio 6F
Ryan McDonald
LBJ's Mother's Childhood Home - Guest Room with Fireplace by J. Fisher Interiors
Ryann Ford Photography
Planked ceiling + trusses with lanterns, stone fireplace, coral drapes & chair by Elizabeth Drake
Petra Ford
