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Need ideas for mantle - want to keep the "timekeeping" theme going...

12 years ago
What should I do with this mantle decor? Would like to keep the timekeeping theme going...do I need to be more symmetrical? should I follow the line of the vaulted ceiling? more (or less) greenery to soften? less "stuff"? I've always struggled with mantle decorating!

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  • 12 years ago
    it is currently ok. but to me it lacks color, The objects looked lined up like soldiers. if it is possible, maybe put some on an angle. the big c;lock on the wall doesn't appeal to me. I would have a painting instead,
    roundandround thanked 2dogssashatess
  • 12 years ago
    saratoga, you nailed it! Just what I was going to add as well.
    roundandround thanked unwantedadvice
  • 12 years ago
    I agree with saratoga and unwanted. Remove the greenery, move the things you have on the mantle to look more asymmetrical and add some color! I love your clock!
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    12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
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  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    CLEVER idea! Yes, remove the greenery. Maybe slide the two wooden ones closer together and have a blank space instead.
  • 12 years ago
    Move the greenery and get a perpetual motion anniversary clock, you could move the clock on the left to the bookcase top... A funky steampunk clock with it's inner workings showing... Cuckoo clock... I love this theme! They aren't the same time right now though... You could do a 3 clock tryptic with Grenwich, your time zone and a friend or family members time zone (my sister lives in Australia so if it was me, I'd have one for there so I'd know when it's ok to call) and a funky old digital... Oh the fun you can have!
    roundandround thanked Shauna Cowley Filtz
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks everyone...I've been trying all of your ideas! The greenery is GONE and we're thinking of a bolder shade of the same color for just the wall over the mantle. I was wondering if anyone would notice that the clocks are not set at the same time - the one on the left is very old (circa 1850, family heirloom) and unfortunately no longer works. I plan to set the hands at 5:00 (cheers!), but the other clocks will be set correctly (I like the idea of different time zones!). I failed to mention that, when in use, our overhead track lighting creates a fabulous shadow of the big wall clock and adds a whole other dimension to the wall! Any comments on my revisions??
  • 12 years ago
    Looks great. Let's us know when you narrow in on your color choice.
    roundandround thanked saratogaswizzlestick
  • 12 years ago
    That's better
    roundandround thanked 2dogssashatess
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    This is a great wall to decorate. Try painting the wall a dark color (I would like to know what other colors you have in the room to make this suggestion). Take away all of the other pieces except for the wall clock and leave the hour glass where it is.
    roundandround thanked By Design
  • 12 years ago
    My living room is very similar to yours. All of my walls are painted with Sherwin Williams- Realist Beige and my fireplace wall is Dutch Cocoa. I love the contrast and it picks up the other red tones in my room. Pick an accent color that exists within your room and you won't be sorry. Good luck!
    roundandround thanked kmoore19
  • 12 years ago
    Beautful look, kmoore. Until saw your pic I had my doubts about painting the fireplace wall a contrasting shade. :)
  • 12 years ago
    Now I want to watch "Hugo" lol!
  • 12 years ago
    I like the mantle as is now (w/o greenery). What about decluttering the bookshelf and adding more clocks scattered around there? Maybe even painting the back to lighten it up?
    roundandround thanked C G
  • 12 years ago
    Time to tackle the two bookshelves right and left. 1/3 books, 1/3 decor and 1/3 open space will make a big difference in your overall focal end of the room.
    roundandround thanked decoenthusiaste
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