How to Decorate a Long Hearth

While many homeowners make the fireplace mantel a priority when it comes to interior decorating, the fireplace hearth also offers an excellent opportunity to get creative and experiment with different arrangements. It is also important that you keep the hearth area clean and organized, so you should decorate with fireplace tools and other accessories. With a long hearth, you should have plenty of space for your fireplace tools, decorations and accessories.

Fireplace tool set
Fireplace screen
Andiron
Decorative bowls or vases
Decorative hearth rug

Instructions

- 1
  Find a fireplace tool set that fits your budget and matches the overall look of the room. For instance, a stainless steel fireplace tool set would look good in a contemporary room, while a wrought iron set would look good in a more traditional atmosphere.
- 2
  Add a fireplace screen that is safe and eye-catching. To make sure the screen can withstand high temperatures, choose one that is made of metal or glass. For an engaging and vibrant fireplace screen, use one that is made of stained glass.
- 3
  Add an ornate andiron set for your fireplace hearth that matches the material used in your fireplace tool set, such as wrought iron or stainless steel.
- 4
  Arrange decorative bowls, vases or other pottery along the hearth. Space the objects evenly to create a sense of symmetry throughout the decorations.
- 5
  Place a decorative hearth rug in front of the hearth that matches the color scheme used throughout the room.

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