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SUMMER

MANTEL DECORATING IDEAS

– Refresh living room – Brighten your space – Celebrate the season – Add seasonal accents – Create welcoming feel – Impress your guests – Unify summer decor – Use existing decor – Style with creativity

WHY SHOULD YOU DECORATE?

– Late May to June – After spring decor – Around Memorial Day – Before summer gatherings – When weather warms – Replace easter accents

WHEN TO START DECORATING

– Try coastal blues – Add fresh greens – Keep neutral tones – Include cheerful coral – Brighten with yellow – Repeat accent colors

COLOR SCHEMES

- Artificial Flowers - Decorative Books - White Hobnail Ceramic Vase - Recycled Glass Beads - Glass Vase - Picture Frames - Wooden Link Chain

DECOR TO USE:

– Choose focal piece – Layer smaller decor – Vary decor heights – Mix decorative textures – Add balanced accents – Leave empty space – Avoid overcrowding mantel

TIPS FOR DECORATING

– Use meaningful decor – Keep styling simple – Add fresh greenery – Display neutral textures – Hang summer wreath – Choose few accents – Create calming atmosphere

IDEAS FOR A MINIMALIST LOOK

– Use varied heights – Layer different sizes – Place tall accents – Group odd numbers – Check visual balance – Adjust decor placement

HOW TO CREATE HEIGHT AND BALANCE

– Avoid overcrowding decor – Vary decor heights – Limit color palette – Match decor scale – Adjust before finishing

MISTAKES TO AVOID