How To Mantelscape With Our Edit Of Fireplace Decor

You’ve heard of tablescaping, but have you embraced that most Instagrammable trend of mantelscaping? Wink wink.

Quicker and cheaper than redecorating a whole room, turn your attention to dressing your fireplace for wow factor. ‘A mantelscape is an inherently tidy space. Even if the rest of your room looks messy, a mantel can be a grand moment,’ says Bryony Sheridan, a buying manager at Liberty. Here we look at how to spice up your mantelpiece in the same way you might put together a kitchen table for a special occasion.

Treat the shelf above a fireplace as a small canvas to curate your clutter and show off the things you love, be it fresh foliage in statement vases, propped up artwork or heirloom treasures. Play with different shapes, textures and sizes or layer objects to create an eye-catching focal point. Simple pleasures.

Here, we round up our favourite mantelpiece accessories.

By Annabel Jack
May 2023

Top Five Candle Holders

Like a piece of jewellery, a candle holder adds the finishing touch to any mantelpiece. Mix and match or group candle holders in odd numbers for a more interesting display.

Top Five Mirrors

Create the illusion of space and let bounce light around the room with a carefully chosen mirror. The rule of thumb is whatever mirror shape you choose, the width should measure at least two thirds of the fireplace mantel.

Top Five Picture Frames

Favourite photos deserve prime position on your mantelpiece. For timeless frames, look to Sophie Paterson’s recent collaboration with Addison Ross or to Ikea’s cheap and chic gold offerings.

Top Five Clocks

William Morris would approve; our edit of favourite mantlepiece clocks are beautiful and useful.

Top Five Vases

Embrace a standout vase as a hero piece for the shelf. This curvaceous bottom shaped vase or handmade scalloped vase are as impactful when empty as when brimming with flowers and greenery.