Select 5 to 7 frames of varying sizes that share a common thread (such as all black frames with white mats, or all antique gold frames). Layout your frame composition on the floor first to refine spacing. Hang the largest frame slightly off-center as the anchor piece, then arrange smaller frames around it with a consistent 2-to-3-inch gap between frames, keeping the overall grid shape within the width of the mantel shelf.
Idea 7: Floor-to-Ceiling Wood Accent Slats or Shiplap Paneling
Execution Process
Adding vertical wood slats, accent shiplap, or decorative molding continuously from the top of the mantel to the ceiling creates a striking architectural column that draws the eye upward and emphasizes room height.
