Design it in a way that suits your needs and also appeals to an exterior viewer.
you could also go ahead and place several lamps on either side of the mantel.
Between the lamps decorate with green vines that droop downwards towardsthe fireplace.
Consider placing a clock just above the TV for a perfect finish.
Farmhouse mantel decor with clock
Look for a large brown clock with large brown clock hands.
The clock should also be fashioned with roman numbers.
Use recycled wine bottles as your vases and insert several Olive branches in the vases.
Place the vases on either side of the clock.
Below the clock, you might also place, on the mantel, a small faux plant.
Look for brown vases, preferably metallic, and place a bunch of long grass in the vases.
Mount the candle stands on the wall and place a horse or any other animal-like portrait between the candles.
The vases can be placed on either side or just below the mantle on mounted fixtures.
Farmhouse mantel shelf
Wreaths made of eucalyptus figs will do the trick for this mantle.
Place the wreath on the mantle and some candles beside the wreath.
Further, place a brown wooden shelf just above the wreath and place a portrait of your choosing.
Rustic farmhouse mantel decor
Consider using as many indoor plants or vines as possible.
The vines should primarily be green in color and drooping over the mantel.
Look for rusty canister used to transport milk in the fam.
A brown mat can also be placed a few meters from the fireplace for further decoration.
Farmhouse mantel with lanterns
Look for a round mirror and hang it above the mantel.
Be sure to center the mirror with the mantel.
On either side of the mirror mount two lamps that have a Victorian-era resemblance.
Lanterns can also be installed in place of the fixtures.
As you place the accessories and other decorations, consider the color scheme.
For mantles with an earthy color scheme, use brown or beige decorations for it to stand out.
Also, be cautious when designing the mantle to prevent any fire hazards.
Do not place any plants near open fires.
Keep candles far from portraits as the portraits might easily catch fire.
