The
fireplace is an important part of Christmas. It’s, of course, where
Santa comes barreling down to leave all of his presents under the
Christmas tree. To give Santa a great first impression of your home,
and a beautiful focal point for guests, decorate it with these ideas.
Starting
from Top to Bottom: The Mantel
The
mantel is the first place you should start decorating. You can place
pine needle garland across it with or without lighting wrapped around
it. Most people will also place candelabra in the middle of the
mantel that may or may not be lit on a special evening.
If
possible, some homeowners will place a wreath just about the mantel
using removable tape to the wall or brick to secure a hook to hang it
on. The wreath often attracts people to the fireplace, which then
leads them to look at the mantel and then the fireplace.
If
you don’t already have a mirror above your mantel, this might be
another option to consider. Just as you would place a wreath above
the mantel, you can place a mirror, but with a much more secure set
up. When you have the Christmas lights on, you’ll see them glisten
in the mirror, which creates a beautiful ambiance.
Decorating
the Fireplace
Underneath
the mantel, many people will place a decorative fireplace cover. You
can find Christmas themed ones, which greatly enhances the look of
your fireplace.
If
you are entertaining, you can remove the cover easily to light a
fire. The fire is always a comforting, warm, and beautiful piece of
décor for a cold, winter night.
If
you are unable to light the fire due to medical issues or hazards,
consider placing large candles in the fireplace. You can light the
candles and create a look of fire.
You
can also place candelabra in the fireplace, which holds candles in
place when burning them for a long time.
A
Christmas Hearth
The
hearth is the bottom ledge of your fireplace. Some will be flush to
the floor, while others will be raised. In either case, you can
decorate it with standing decoration such as a small Christmas tree,
nutcracker, or stuffed Santa.
You
can also place a basket with wood inside of it to feed the fire as
needed. Keep the logs arranged neatly to keep it as a useful
decorative piece.
Warnings
When Decorating a Fireplace
Always
keep in mind that if you are lighting a fire in your fireplace that
some decorations are flammable. Keep these decorations away from the
fireplace.
Never
place anything so close to the opening of the fireplace that can be
set on fire when it sparks. Also, never leave a fire unattended, and
if you have can’t extinguish your fire before leaving home, install
a fireplace cover that ensures the fire stays within the fireplace.
By
being safe and having fun decorating your fireplace, you’ll enjoy a
peaceful and joyful holiday season in your beautiful home.
Marcelina
Hardy wrote this guest post. While she loves the summer, as long as
her air conditioning is working with Round
Rock air conditioning repair and residential
Austin AC audit, she’s also in love with her fireplace during
the winter. Decorating it is her favorite Christmas activity, and she
hopes you enjoy it just as much with her tips.
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