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DIY· home decor· Honeybear House

How to Decorate a Hearth

April 6, 2016

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Everyone loves decorating their mantels and there are lots of great inspirational pictures out there to help you do it.  I love my new mantel so much but it’s still hard to decorate right now because there is a ginormous TV above it.  We are still planning to plank above this mantel and center the TV above it (we have to keep the TV for my husband, he is adamant!) but I want to build some type of door to go over it so it doesn’t look like we worship the TV, haha (that’s how my sister always puts it.)

Plus there is a giveaway at the end of this post!

how to decorate a mantel

But in the meantime, I can decorate my lovely new hearth!  I built the hearth after much debate and I’m so glad I did it.  Our room size can handle it and I love that I can sit and warm my buns by the fire in the winter.  Plus we added a quartz top which makes it sparkle and shine and look all fancy.  And bonus–I get to decorate it!  How to decorate a hearth though…that is a new challenge!

hearth decor

It’s not hard at all.  You need to think about composition and the size of your items.  I like to work in groups, but not necessarily symmetry here.  I don’t want the exact same things on either side of the hearth.  I got these amaze-balls new lanterns from Walmart (Better Homes and Gardens brand) in Large, Medium, and Small just to play around with what I like best together.  I have a thing for lanterns…they are so beautiful and versatile for decorating.  I can take these outside if I want some light out there or just have them inside for ambiance.  And using them with LED candles so I never have to worry about smoke or fire hazards!

bhg lanterns

I group two of these big lanterns on one side and put things inside them.  You can fill them with candles of course, but you can also put things like blossoms or shells or decorative balls inside.  At Christmas you can put Christmas ornaments inside.

bhg basket and lantern

On the other side of the hearth I have this nice hyacinth basket from Walmart (BHG brand again) that is also super versatile.  I could fill it with blankets or pillows, logs for wood burning (just for looks, this is a gas fireplace), or other kinds of greenery.  That way if someone needs a blanket, it’s right there to grab.

hearth decorating

I also love the last little tidbits of decor, like the books and plants to add extra color and depth to the design.

decorating a hearth

It’s super easy to refresh your house for any season or holiday by keeping some neutral staple decor items, such as the basket and lanterns but change up the things that go inside.  For spring you can do blossoms and flowers and light airy colors and fabrics.  For summer you can do seashells and sea glass and aqua colored items.   Fall would obviously be things like fall leaves, wood logs, thicker blankets, pumpkins.  And winter you can do pine boughs and pine cones, plaid wood blankets, Christmas ornaments, red velvet ribbons, Christmas lights, etc.  Easy peasy.

Get this look:

Lantern (Large)

Lantern (Medium)

Lantern (Small)

Hyacinth Basket

Cable kit blanket (seasonal online)

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  1. Kimberly G says

    April 6, 2016 at 12:19 pm

    I would buy something nice for the home.

    Reply
  2. Carly Williams says

    April 6, 2016 at 1:15 pm

    I would buy new sheets and decorative items for the house!

    Reply
  3. Mami2jcn says

    April 6, 2016 at 2:57 pm

    I would buy plants for my yard.

    Reply
  4. Julie Wood says

    April 6, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    I would buy a new rug for my porch, with a new outside chair, a planting pot to spruce up my front porch for Spring!

    Reply
  5. Elena says

    April 6, 2016 at 3:30 pm

    I would buy an outdoor sofa

    Reply
  6. Christopher Mason says

    April 6, 2016 at 4:31 pm

    hair products

    Reply
  7. kelly tupick says

    April 6, 2016 at 4:59 pm

    I would buy a new vacuum so that i don’t have to borrow one every time i want to clean house.

    Reply
  8. Jean Bullard says

    April 6, 2016 at 5:07 pm

    I need new towels for the whole house

    Reply
  9. Alan Saxon says

    April 6, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    I would buy groceries for my family.

    Reply
  10. Rosie says

    April 6, 2016 at 7:33 pm

    I’m looking for a nice duvet cover and some throw pillows!!!

    Reply
  11. Susan D Genna says

    April 6, 2016 at 8:45 pm

    I am in dire need for sheets for my bedroom. Mine are all pilled up. Sheets are so expensive!

    Reply
  12. Anne Marie says

    April 6, 2016 at 9:52 pm

    I would by a new patio set.

    Reply
  13. Will G says

    April 6, 2016 at 9:53 pm

    I would buy movies.

    Reply
  14. shelly peterson says

    April 6, 2016 at 10:22 pm

    I would buy a new comforter.

    Reply
  15. Jessica To says

    April 6, 2016 at 10:49 pm

    I really need to decorate our hearth but I would probably buy a comforter for my son’s new bed.

    Reply
  16. natasha lamoreux says

    April 6, 2016 at 11:03 pm

    I would buy some new plants or some lighting for our patio.

    Reply
  17. Carol says

    April 6, 2016 at 11:55 pm

    I would like to buy an outdoor bench.

    Reply
  18. Mary Cloud says

    April 6, 2016 at 11:58 pm

    I’d buy a new shower curtain for my bathroom

    Reply
  19. Rachel says

    April 7, 2016 at 12:27 am

    I would buy a patio set for my deck.

    Reply
  20. Jennifer Marie says

    April 7, 2016 at 1:52 am

    I would buy decorative wall hangings and mirrors.

    Reply
  21. Sonya Morris says

    April 7, 2016 at 1:54 am

    I would buy plants for my deck and front porch.

    Reply
  22. Thomas Murphy says

    April 7, 2016 at 2:06 am

    I would buy new sheets.

    Reply
  23. Emily Smith says

    April 7, 2016 at 2:22 am

    I would get some new towels and decor for my bathroom.

    Reply
  24. Karla R. says

    April 7, 2016 at 5:24 am

    I would buy a new dinnerware.

    Reply
  25. Karen Smith says

    April 7, 2016 at 5:28 am

    I am definitely in need of a mantel update. I love the use of the lanterns so I would buy some lanterns.

    Reply
  26. julie says

    April 7, 2016 at 5:35 am

    I would buy paint and home decor items

    Reply
  27. Bridgett Wilbur says

    April 7, 2016 at 11:01 am

    I would buy some summer clothes for my kids.

    Reply
  28. Karen Nadeau says

    April 7, 2016 at 11:36 am

    I would buy some decorations for my yard.

    Reply
  29. Jeanne Coulombe says

    April 7, 2016 at 12:40 pm

    I would buy stuff for my living walls just redecorated living room

    Reply
  30. kim kihega says

    April 7, 2016 at 1:54 pm

    I would buy some flowers, vegetables and some gardening tools!

    Reply
  31. Elva Y. Derby says

    April 7, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    I would like to know-what did you use for the cover of the fireplace that has some kind of reflective insert that mirrors the living room furniture and all- I have a large fireplace and would love something like this-as I’m an older lady -alone and I do not use the Fireplace any longer-but would like to make it pretty-thank you-

    Reply
    • Heidi @ Honeybear Lane says

      April 13, 2016 at 9:17 pm

      We have a new gas fireplace and the cover comes with the insert. Sorry I can’t recommend something.

      Reply
  32. Tara says

    April 7, 2016 at 3:45 pm

    I would put it toward a new patio set!

    Reply
  33. HS kraftmaking says

    April 7, 2016 at 4:11 pm

    I would get new rugs and plants.

    Reply
  34. Kim says

    April 7, 2016 at 4:33 pm

    Storage containers for all my seasonal decor 😉

    Reply
  35. Lauren says

    April 7, 2016 at 6:16 pm

    I would buy new bedding.

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  36. Kathryn Dahn says

    April 7, 2016 at 6:50 pm

    Your hearth is beautiful, I agree a sliding door or panel with art for the G tv. I need to redo the edging around my flower beds and clean out the awful cedar chips I put in there last year – what was I thinking????! What a mess! Thanks for the drawing.

    Reply
  37. Cheryl B says

    April 7, 2016 at 7:30 pm

    I would buy new curtains.

    Reply
  38. Kristen says

    April 7, 2016 at 10:35 pm

    I’d buy a curtain rod and groceries.

    Reply
  39. ann says

    April 7, 2016 at 11:09 pm

    groceries and paint

    Reply
  40. Heather Dawn says

    April 7, 2016 at 11:54 pm

    I would put it towards a new patio set!

    Reply
  41. April says

    April 8, 2016 at 1:24 am

    Love it, it looks beautiful!
    I would totally buy those lanterns!

    Reply
  42. Tina W says

    April 8, 2016 at 3:26 am

    I would get some new curtains for the living and dining rooms.

    Reply
  43. Anne says

    April 8, 2016 at 4:35 pm

    There are so many things I could buy with $100 at Walmart! I’d start with some flowers and herbs with a nice planter for the deck, and I’d treat myself to a fun new kitchen toy (a new baking pan?). Then I’d probably buy some of the usual things, like dog and cat food. Thanks!

    Reply
  44. Elle says

    April 8, 2016 at 5:50 pm

    A new tablecloth and outdoor decor for our space.

    Reply
  45. Mita says

    April 8, 2016 at 8:05 pm

    a new comforter.

    Reply
  46. Courtnie Miller says

    April 8, 2016 at 11:25 pm

    I’d use it towards groceries.

    Reply
  47. julie says

    April 9, 2016 at 3:24 am

    i would get kitchen items

    Reply
  48. Ty says

    April 9, 2016 at 12:50 pm

    I would get some new dinnerware!

    Reply
  49. Janice Cooper says

    April 9, 2016 at 5:55 pm

    I would get some summer decor for the yard

    Reply
  50. GB says

    April 9, 2016 at 8:50 pm

    I would buy outdoor toys.

    Reply
  51. Susan Christy says

    April 9, 2016 at 11:55 pm

    I would buy an outdoor rug or summer bedding.

    Reply
  52. shaunie says

    April 10, 2016 at 1:40 am

    I would have to say outdoor decor and essentials

    Reply
  53. Elizabeth J. says

    April 11, 2016 at 8:02 pm

    Clothes for the kids and groceries!

    Reply
  54. Tabathia B says

    April 12, 2016 at 3:26 am

    I would purchase my daughter some twin character sheet set for her bed

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