One Mantel, Three Ways: Industrial, Feminine + Kid-Friendly

Thanks to a versatile fireplace surround and a color scheme of neutral grays and silver tones, this stunning mantel can easily shift from industrial to feminine to kid-friendly with a simple re-styling of objects.

A mix of rustic and vintage items are used to give the mantel an industrial look. Instead of soft florals, woodsy tree cuttings and small potted spruces are used to add seasonal liveliness.

To add instant personality to the mantel, include a graphic. Here, a simple holiday message — "JOY" — is added along the front of a reclaimed piece of wood by hammering small nails as letter outlines, then weaving string around the nails to create the letters. Get the step-by-step instructions >>

Vessels always come in handy for mantel styling, since they can be used as decor when left empty or as vases for cut floral, branches or greenery. A mix of vintage iodine bottles and brown glass apothecary bottles are used to bring shape and sheen to the mantel in an industrial fashion. For an extra rustic look, several bottles are filled with cork and cotton rather than flowers.