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So stop stressing over finding capital-p Perfection and play around with a few different options until you find the range that suits you. These fireplace mantel ideas will inspire you to do just that.

Tuck an evergreen pick or strand of pine garland behind the artwork above your mantel, letting the branches cascade lazily over one corner. If you want, hang a few ornaments from the branches.

Sure, we have fireplace mantels, but we don't know what to put on them. And that's a shame, because the fireplace is a room's focal point, and the hearth is the heart of a home.

The stone-carved pumpkins mimic the style of the fireplace surround. The mantel is topped with a large, ornate mirror with a gold frame, adding a touch of classic luxury to the space.