Have a Hearth! Valentine’s Day Decor for your Mantel
Valentine’s Day is filled with roses, chocolates, and other sweet treats, making it a memorable, romantic experience. When New Yorkers want to create a romantic ambiance, they turn up the heat – on the fireplace! After all, who doesn’t want to cuddle with their sweetheart beside a warm and cozy hearth?
To spark the romantic spirit this Valentine’s Day, consider these “Have a Hearth” decoration ideas to turn your fireplace into the heart of your home.
A Hearth-full of Valentine’s Day Decoration Ideas
Ready for a romantic evening? Use these decorating tips to transform your mantel with fire safety in mind:
- Heart Strings: Drape a mixture of eucalyptus greens and felt heart strings across the mantel. The greenery adds a natural touch, while the hearts provide that classic Valentine’s pop of red or pink.
- Candlelit Romance: Use brass or glass candlesticks of different heights. Stick to unscented tapers when burning wood so the aromas don’t clash.
- The Art of Love: Swap out your everyday prints for vintage-style botanicals of roses or framed love letters.
- Dancing Flames: Place a large mirror above the mantel to reflect the dancing flames of the fire. It will double the glow and enhance the room’s romantic atmosphere.
Aromatic Wood Scents
Sprinkle the essence of love around the room with aromatic firewood to spark the romantic Valentine’s Day spirit:
- Rosewood fills the air with a delicate, sweet fragrance that pairs well with chocolate, making it an ideal firewood for Valentine’s Day.
- Cherry Wood is an aromatic firewood with a sweet, fruity aroma that goes well with chocolate-covered strawberries, cherry cordials, and other decadent Valentine’s treats.
Safety Tips Around the Hearth
Before you start decorating for Valentine’s Day, remember that a fireplace is a heat source, so it is essential to keep these safety tips in mind:
- The 12-Inch Rule: Ensure all flammable decorations (like paper banners or dried flowers) are at least 12 inches away from the fireplace opening.
- Secure Your Greenery: If using garlands, ensure they are tightly secured so they can’t slip down toward the flames.
- Check the Clearance: If you have a wood-burning stove or a high-heat insert, ensure your mantel isn’t getting too hot for delicate items like chocolates or wax candles.
- Clear the Hearth: Keep the floor area directly in front of the fireplace (the hearth) clear of rugs or floor cushions while the fire is lit.
Call Felgemacher for Quality Chimney and Fireplace Care
A decorated mantel needs a healthy hearth and chimney. As one of the oldest and most trusted chimney companies in Buffalo, Rochester, and New York, Felgemacher has over seven decades of experience. We help homeowners protect their chimneys from weather damage.
Don’t let a drafty chimney or soot buildup put a damper on your romantic evening. Call Felgemacher today to schedule an appointment with a CSIA-certified chimney sweep. We’ll give your chimney the TLC it needs so you can enjoy the chocolate and roses.
