# Paul Newman's Mantel Magic

> Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward's fireplace mantel shows how vintage objects can balance without crowding.
- Title: Paul Newman's Mantel Magic · Homesandgardens | Shortify
- Summary: Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward's fireplace mantel shows how vintage objects can balance without crowding. Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward's mantel uses…
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## Mantel Balance
A fireplace mantel is one of the few places in a living room where you can display objects without taking up floor space.
## Paul Newman's Mantel
Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward's former home shows how to arrange vintage objects across a timber mantel without crowding.
## Terracotta Unicorn Heads
A pair of terracotta unicorn heads sit at either end of the mantel, alongside brass candlesticks and framed etchings.
## Balanced Arrangement
The arrangement feels considered with each object having its own place despite its eclectic nature.
## Design Expert Insight
T.J. Rubin, president at Fulton Grace, says a balanced mantel photographs cleanly and makes the room feel ordered.
## Paul's Rule for Balance
Build a balanced arrangement with objects of similar height and visual weight, then let individual pieces differ.
## Mantel Tips
Start with one object in the center, then work outwards with similar-sized pieces to keep the display balanced.
## Key takeaway

Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward's mantel uses vintage objects with balanced scale to avoid looking cluttered.