1. Clear off the mantel. If your mantel is consumed with knicknacks, clear it and begin with a fresh start. Search your home for a piece of art that makes a statement and assign it as your new focal point. Keep secondary accents to a minimum.
In some rooms, a piece of artwork makes such a statement that the other elements in the room seem to be specifically centered around it. We love choosing that pivotal piece of art first, then the other elements in the room accordingly.
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