From Everyday to Holiday

It’s all about light, glitz and greens

Holiday hearth decorating, that is.

Upper Arlington interior designer Angela Bonfante recently was given the task of redecorating a beautiful, two-story mantle on Coach Road in Upper Arlington.

The mantle — which on a daily basis features an oversized painting of an Italian village, candles and pottery — almost instantly transformed into one worthy of the most lavish holiday party.

Bonfante says the key to decorating for the holiday season is light.

For this mantle, Bonfante used a tall, vertical mirror, which she leaned on the mantle to give it depth, crystal candle holders of different heights, crystal beading incorporated into artificial greenery and tall crystal trees.

“I knew I wanted greenery and crystal,” she says. “I always like to use organic materials and light-reflecting elements.”

Bonfante carried the use of greenery and crystal down to the fireplace to give the hearth depth and balance.

“I like it to be really rich, layered and timeless,” she says.

DECORATOR’S TIP:

Greenery & Crystal Trees: Baker’s Village Garden Center in Powell

Crystal beading: Flower Factory on Georgesville Road

Mirror and Candle Sticks: HomeGoods

Stockings: Frontgate

Urn on mantle: Tuesday Morning