Easy fireplace update

Use our top five tips to take your fireplace from dull to dramatic

Wow factor wallpaper
A sophisticated chinoiserie paper in each alcove looks divine and draws the eye to the fireplace.

Picture gallery
One lone print above the mantel can look lost, so hang four family photos around it to create an eye-catching display.

Year-round blooms
A row of artificial peonies in simple glass vases picks out the pinks in the wallpaper and adds year-round colour to the mantelpiece.

Fireplace display
If it's not a working fire stand stunning tall vases in front and add artificial flowers for an all-year-round summery feel.

Floral rug
Choose a pretty rug with a flower motif to complement the scheme and highlight the fireplace.

Shop for the look
Wallpaper from Laura Ashley
Frames from John Lewis
Floral rug from Next

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