Christmas lights are being switched on in towns around the country, tinsel is being bought by the mile and advent calendars are waiting to be opened, and you’re probably thinking of putting up your own decorations. From fairy lights to baubles, we all know the types of decorations available to us, but how do we make our fireplaces look festive? Let Enviro Flame take you through five ideas to decorate your fireplace.
Flickering Flames
Subtle yet beautiful, some carefully-placed candles can add a real touch of class to a room, as well as upping the festive feeling. As well as the flame, the colour of the candlestick can play an important part in the Christmas feel – opt for some greens, reds and maybe even a bit of gold. Some symmetrical placement on your mantelpiece will provide a lovely border for your fire, and they’ll look good even when they’re not lit.
Wonderful Wreaths
A classic Christmas decoration, wreaths can be used as a decoration in their own right or in conjunction with other trinkets and accessories to create a more comprehensive Christmas feel. Hang the wreath above the fireplace or rest it on the mantelpiece – whatever your choice, it’ll be sure to look good.
Make Use of an Empty Fireplace
If you have an empty fireplace, it doesn’t mean it’s useless. The space can be used to store presents, for example – a pile of wrapped gifts will look splendid as well as freeing up floor space. Alternatively, you could use other Christmas decorations to create a festive scene in the available space.
Foliage and Flowers
Another popular fireplace decoration, foliage brings an element of natural beauty to a room. There’s plenty of faux-leaves and flowers available to buy, why not try something different and gather your own floral decorations? They can be from your garden or a green space nearby – if you fancy yourself as a bit of a horticulturalist, you can craft your own adornments.
Splendid Stockings
As well as holding the little presents that we know and love, stockings can be used to decorate the fireplace, too. If you have small children, it’ll be a treat for them to see their stockings hanging up on the fireplace ready to be opened – this also looks better than having to lay them on the floor or keep them in a cupboard until Christmas Day. Ensure they hang a safe distance from the actual flames, though.
Those were five of our top tips for making your fireplace look a little more festive. As fireplace experts, we’re proud to supply London’s largest range of fireplaces, including gas, electric, and bio-ethanol models. For more information, please get in touch with Enviro Flame today and we’ll be happy to help.