Having a fireplace not only adds value to your home, but it also serves a focal point in whichever room it is located. That is why having beautiful fireplace decor year-round is a must! Baskets are a great way to decorate your fireplace when it’s not in use, and today we’ll show you different basket and decor combination ideas.

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Now, we’ll share some beautiful fireplace decor ideas!

New England Fireplace Basket and Decor Ideas

Putting a wicker basket near your fireplace is a must! It can be the finishing touch in tying together the overall look of your fireplace. Luckily, there is a wide variety of basket styles that go with just about any look that you are going for. Here are a few themes that New England homeowners love.

Nautical Fireplace Decor with a White and Tan Basket 

Going with a nautical theme is a natural choice for many New England homeowners given Massachusetts’ proximity to the ocean. There are endless decor ideas when it comes to the ocean. You’ll see in the photo above that The Frugal Homemaker combined lanterns, star fish and other decor items with a white, tan, and teal color palette when decorating her fireplace. She tied the look together by filling a rectangular white and tan wicker basket with a sand colored throw blanket and white throw pillows, evoking the colors of the beach.

Farmhouse Fireplace Decor with Striped Oval Baskets

Whether or not your home is in the country, farmhouse style decor is in. The simple beauty of this decor works year-round, making it so that you do not need to redecorate with each season. A simple shift of the decor when in use will allow you to go from stylish to safeguarded with ease. This fireplace, featured on 33decor.com, combines simple greenery with two oval colored, striped baskets for a calming, symmetrical theme. The baskets pick up the black in the candlestick holders and blackboard styled farm sign, while adding a pop of darkness to the light colored room.

Classic Fireplace Decor with a Textured Woven Basket

If your New England home is historic or classical style, you can mix and match interesting pieces of art on the mantle. This intricate fireplace featured on Good Housekeeping combines framed prints, a sculpture, a decorative box and interesting lighting fixtures on the mantle with a thickly woven basket filled with wood beside it.

Care for Your Boston Area Fireplace and Chimney

Fireplace basket decor transforms the look of your fireplace from boring to beautiful. Whether your home has a nautical, farmhouse, or classic flair, there are countless amazing ideas to draw from. Remember to always focus on fireplace safety when decorating to make sure that your creativity does not compromise the safety of your home.

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