Coastal Design: Magnificent Mantels
COASTAL DESIGN
November 25, 2019
Text by Tovah Martin
Photography by Kindra Clineff
Magnificent Mantels
“With lush natural elements, floral designer Sandra Sigman makes holiday magic above the hearth.”
Sandra Sigman spends December going from mantel to mantel. "Most people would love to decorate their mantels, but many holiday do-it-yourselfers hit a blank," says the come-to-the-rescue owner of Les Fleurs in Andover, Massachusetts. Even if wannabe mantel decorators hit on a theme, making it happen can be a challenge.
Sigman begins by taking a few steps back. "You need to see the whole room," she says. "I'm a big believer in tying everything together— it's about the complete Story. Start by asking yourself: What's the design and color theme of my room?" A successful mantel factors in the, complete dialogue. It echoes hints of color in the decor and captures. treasures from nature outdoors. Is your home modern or traditional? Do you collect antiques? Are you a gardener with a penchant for sculpting mini trees? The mantel is where everything close to your heart and home comes together.