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You Don’t Need a Fireplace to Have A Mantel Shelf

You Don’t Need a Fireplace to Have A Mantel Shelf

We’re always looking for inspiration on how to add character or a bit of charm to our homes, even if we don’t realize it. Whenever we visit a friend or family member, go to the shopping center, or even watch a show on Netflix, we’re constantly observing the style or design choices we see. That’s why we get moments where we think “huh! I wish I had that in my home!” even if we don’t think we’re looking for anything. After visiting family in upstate CT, I had a lightbulb moment where I figured out what my own home was missing: a mantel shelf.

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Completing the Look of Your Home With the Perfect Mantel Shelf

Completing the Look of Your Home With the Perfect Mantel Shelf

What do most New England homes have in common? Okay yes, we see a lot of white fences and Victorian-style architecture. But the answer I was looking for is fireplaces! If you live in colder states, you probably have a fireplace in your home or know someone who does. But let’s say you do, and the space that’s basically the center of your home feels like it’s missing something. I’d like to guess it has something to do with the mantel shelf.

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Wood Mantels: The Answer For Winter Living Room Decor

Wood Mantels: The Answer For Winter Living Room Decor

One of the main reasons people choose to install a wood mantel in their home is the added storage space, as well as a great surface to showcase keepsakes. Helm & Home’s wood mantels come in a variety of dimensions and styles to seamlessly be added to your home and immediately give you its benefits.

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Rustic Mantel Styling Tips 2021

Rustic Mantel Styling Tips 2021

Rustic mantels are one of the best ways to add some extra charm and character to your living room. These gorgeous handcrafted pieces of home decor can be a much needed addition to a bland wall. Especially when paired with a wood burning fireplace and other rough ‘n’ tumble yet equally endearing decor, a rustic mantel can be the star of your home.

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Choosing The Right Fireplace Mantel

Choosing The Right Fireplace Mantel

Fireplace mantels are one of the most versatile pieces of furniture you can install in your home. They give extra storage space, a great foundation and platform for interior decorating, and are an excellent motivator to get your loved ones together and enjoy a complete living room experience. But, with so many options and models available, it can feel like a daunting and overwhelming endeavor to pick out the right fireplace mantel for your home!

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Tips to make Your Fireplace Mantel Decorations Unique

Tips to make Your Fireplace Mantel Decorations Unique

Here at Helm and Home, we firmly believe that a fireplace is a focal point of your home. It is guaranteed to draw the eye of all of your guests when they enter the room. Therefore, it is very important to have a fireplace mantel that compliments your home.

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How To Decorate Your Apartment With A Floating Shelf

How To Decorate Your Apartment With A Floating Shelf

Nowadays, apartments seem to be shrinking, and finding storage space has become quite a challenge. Fewer spaces have built-in bookshelves or even have windowsills to put your plants. An easy way to add some extra storage space and help you get the most out of your limited apartment size is to add a floating shelf or two.

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How to Decorate Your Mantel Shelf For Summer

How to Decorate Your Mantel Shelf For Summer

With summer just around the corner, it’s time to switch up the look of your mantel shelf. Yes, you heard us right; you should be changing the look of your mantel with the changing of the seasons.

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Why You Need a Floating Mantel in Your Home

Why You Need a Floating Mantel in Your Home

There is no doubt that the fireplace is truly a focal point of any home. It is a place where friends and family gather, and it deserves to be highlighted. One way to enhance the look and feel of your fireplace is to add a floating mantel to the space.

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