Monday, January 10, 2011

Fireplace Do's and Don'ts

My Friend Buffy asked me what to do with her fireplace "what to do above the fireplace please. symmetrical or not? i am obsessed and have not been able to find anything inspiring."  


Buffy: Definitely NOT symmetrical! Take everything off you mantle ... go ahead I'm waiting..... OK now put tall flowers on one side in a white Ikea tin pitcher  ($19) and a small white ceramic bird on the other side et Voila you are ready for a Elle Decor closeup.  Here are some mantels that I give the thumbs up to.


DO THIS:



 Love this ... Clean simple chic... Hate when there are to man Tchotchkys on the FP. Via Decorpad






Elle Decor
See Tall... Small - I found this exact pitcher from Ikea 


Via Decorpad






Elle Decor... One Bird thats it!


Elle Decor  tall flower small sculpture..... 




NOT THIS:
 Tchotchke Overload....EEEEEWWWWW
Via Ugly House Photo




Here is a good example of why symmetry blows! 




And another ...Beyond boring!


And another   Via Decorpad












IF you Have Any Questions please ask away - I love being inspired so thank you Buffy. 




PS... I did a post awhile back on what to put inside the fireplace.. check here 
Posted by Suze Yalof Schwartz at 6:44 AM

10 comments:

  1. Alex {Things That Sparkle}January 10, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Love this post. I couldn't agree more.e Symmetry is so boring. I think the only place I really like is in bedrooms.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Beautiful inspiration and I'm with you- pass please on the symmetry.

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  3. Karen January 10, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    I'm loving these do's and don'ts posts. I would love a post on how to approach paint colors when you have an open floor plan (and your entire home is painted in a boring shade of tan! I can provide pictures for the don't section!)

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  4. Suze Yalof SchwartzJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Karen - Send me the don't shot :) I will check it out :)

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  5. lisaroyJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Great suggestion! Love the inspiration shots and again, really bad Don't shots! :)

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  6. Suze Yalof SchwartzJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Thanks!!!!!

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  7. quintessenceJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Great advice with beautiful supporting evidence!

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    this is the perfect post at the perfect time! I'm perplexed at what to do with our mantel! This helped a bit, but I will be sending over a shot of it to you to get your advice hopefully! Think west elmish painted white brick fireplace with a huge white deer head (Z gallerie) and thats it so far!

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  9. electric fireplaceJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    It was really amazing time for me when I enjoyed warmer blow from the fireplace. Now I am planning to bring new fireplace for my bedroom. I wish that I find so.

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  10. Solvency IIDecember 26, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Your fireplace is really giant. I love your work.I have also decorated my fireplace on Christmas day. But I missed to hang stock on fireplace.

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