Valentine’s Day Decorating Ideas for Your Fireplace Mantel

The mantel over your fireplace is an excellent spot for seasonal décor. Since Valentine’s Day is among the more “decorative” seasons, American Chimney & Fireplace of Louisville, KY, would like to share a few ideas for giving your mantel a unique touch and attractive flair.

Flowers Say it Best

Whether you’re expressing love for your sweetheart or just love for anything and everything, a gorgeous bouquet of Valentine’s Day flowers is a great way to do it. You can buy pre-arranged bouquets from a florist (they’ll have many selections available leading up to February 14), or you can do your own floral arrangements.

You’ll find a wide range of pink and red flower varieties that can be presented in bouquet form or just placed in pretty vases or jars and set on your mantel.

Do You Have Children?

If you have kids, most likely they’ll have done some Valentine’s Day artwork at school. Have them bring their pieces home and give them top billing right on top of your fireplace mantel.

Consider framing some of their drawings to make them stand out even more. Anything your children create that can fit on the mantel will be perfect for decorating and adding color and pizzazz to the entire room. Plus, the kids will feel proud of their hard work.

Valentine’s Poetry

You can buy scripted Valentine’s Day love poems on paper, wood, or other materials and set them on your mantel. You can also write your own message to your sweetheart and present it on paper or a plaque.

You don’t have to be Elizabeth Barrett Browning to write poetry that tells why you love and appreciate someone. All you have to do is let the romantic spirit of Valentine’s Day overtake you and get to work. (Sweethearts are usually less harsh critics than book publishers, so write freely.)

The Romance of Candles

If you’ll be spending Valentine’s Day evening in front of the fireplace with the one you love most, why not accentuate the mood with some lush red and pink candles on top of the mantel?

Scented or plain, candles have been part of romantic notions ever since . . . well, probably ever since candles were invented. Candles can go in holders, on dishes, or in an elaborate candelabra. Don’t hold back – fill your mantel with light and color this holiday.

What About Cupid?

He’s known in mythology as the god of desire, attraction, and affection. The son of the love goddess, Venus, Cupid is depicted on all kinds of quirky and fun Valentine’s Day decorations and knick-knacks.

You can buy ceramic Cupids, wood-carved Cupids, paper-and-tinsel Cupids, inflatable Cupids, and drawings of Cupid suitable for framing. Put him on your mantel and see if he’ll work his magic.

Let Us Help with Your Fireplace and Chimney this Valentine’s Day

The ideas above should get you started on some fabulous Valentine’s Day decorations for your mantel. While you’re doing that, American Chimney & Fireplace can make sure your fireplace and chimney operate safely and efficiently on Valentine’s Day and all year long.

We offer chimney sweeping, chimney repairs, fireplace repairs, and complete system inspections in the greater Louisville, KY, region. Call us now to get your chimney and fireplace ready for Valentine’s Day. You can also reach out through our contact form.