accessorizing a mantle.

I am brainstorming a few ideas for accessorizing a fireplace mantle.  I am always a huge fan of symmetry.  It may be predictable, but it just always looks SO good!  So, two of each please.  All accessories are from wisteria, except the coral, which is from pottery barn.  The lovely cabinet in the first picture is from holly at life in the fun lane.

i'll take one of these. . .

{for the art room}

{for the library}

{for the family room}

all tables from designworkshop

storage over and under

more and more . . . and more storage. all built-in. i love it. especially how it goes over the doorway and under the bench.

a pretty mantle

adding some molding detail like this above a mantle is a great way to give a room some history and architectural interest.

sliding doors

I always think it's nice to have a space set off from the main family/entertaining area where people can go to have a quiet conversation or read and yet still be close to the action. These sliding doors I saw at furniture store blog are perfect for that. They are light and slightly see through and different than the usual french doors (although I love those too.)

mouldings

Look at the ceiling and the fireplace mantle. So pretty. Especially with the big black and white picture sitting there.

Library Inspiration

Ah. . . Glorious built in bookshelves. I love them. I want a house full of them.