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Traditional

Fresh flowers can be added to a tall vase on one end of the mantel balanced by candles or other item on the opposite end, or the flowers can be in a low vase in the center of the mantel. A mantel clock in the center or near one end of the mantel is in keeping with traditional decor. For the wall over the fireplace mantel, a detailed painting of flowers or a homestead can add visual interest. Design by Mary Broerman.