How to Decorate the Wall Above Your Fireplace or Entranceway Table

Mai 29 2026 , Von heartcraft , 5 min Lesezeit

That blank wall above your fireplace or entranceway table doesn't have to stay empty. Discover how to style it with a wall tapestry — no designer budget required — plus our top 3 best-selling picks.

You know that awkward blank wall above your fireplace — or the empty space hovering over your entranceway table? It stares back at you every single day, and yet somehow it never quite gets sorted. Sound familiar?

The good news is, you don't need a designer's budget or a weekend of DIY stress to fix it. A well-chosen wall tapestry or hanging décor piece can completely transform those spaces in minutes — no nails, no fuss, no regrets.

In this guide, we'll walk you through exactly how to style the wall above your fireplace and entranceway table, and share three of our best-selling tapestries that customers absolutely love.

Why the Wall Above Your Fireplace & Entranceway Table Is So Important

These two spots are what interior designers call focal points — the areas your eye naturally travels to when you walk into a room. Get them right, and the whole space feels pulled together. Leave them bare, and even a beautifully furnished room can feel unfinished.

The challenge most people face isn't taste — it's knowing what to put there and how to make it work with what they already have.

That's where a tapestry wall hanging comes in. Unlike framed art, tapestries add warmth, texture, and dimension. They soften hard surfaces (like brick fireplaces or painted plaster walls) and bring a sense of history and craftsmanship that mass-produced prints simply can't match.

How to Choose the Right Tapestry for Your Space

1. Consider the Scale

Above a fireplace, you generally want something that fills at least two-thirds of the wall width — too small and it'll look lost. For an entranceway table, a narrower, taller piece often works better, drawing the eye upward and making the ceiling feel higher.

2. Match the Mood, Not Just the Colour

Rather than trying to match your tapestry exactly to your existing palette, think about the feeling you want the room to have. Rich, detailed landscapes create a sense of grandeur and history. Botanical or nature-inspired designs feel calm and grounding. Abstract or geometric patterns add energy and modernity.

3. Think About the Wall Surface

Tapestries work brilliantly above fireplaces because they can handle the visual weight of a heavy mantelpiece. For entranceway walls — which are often narrow or interrupted by doors — a single statement piece hung at eye level creates an immediate impression the moment guests walk in.

Our Top 3 Best-Selling Tapestries — Perfect for Fireplaces & Entranceways

🏆 #1 — Medieval Modern Vintage Handmade Horse Landscape Tapestry

Our number one best-seller, and it's easy to see why. This stunning piece blends the timeless drama of a medieval landscape with a handcrafted quality that makes it feel genuinely special. The horse motif is bold enough to anchor a large fireplace wall, yet refined enough to suit a sophisticated entranceway.

Customers consistently tell us it becomes the first thing guests comment on — and that's exactly what great entranceway décor should do.

Best for: Large fireplace walls, statement entranceways, living rooms with high ceilings.

🥈 #2 — 17th-Century Flemish Verdure Tapestry — Peacock & Fountain Verdure

If you want your home to feel like it has a story, this is the piece. Inspired by the lush verdure tapestries woven in 17th-century Flanders, this design features a peacock amid flowing foliage and a classical fountain — rich in detail, warm in colour, and utterly timeless.

Above a fireplace, it creates the kind of atmosphere you'd find in a well-loved country house. In an entranceway, it sets a tone of quiet elegance from the very first step inside.

Best for: Traditional or eclectic interiors, fireplace focal points, formal entranceways.

🥉 #3 — 17th Century Landscapes Flemish Verdure Medieval Tapestry

A sister piece to our Peacock design, this landscape tapestry draws on the same rich Flemish tradition but with a broader, more panoramic composition — rolling hills, dense woodland, and the soft light of a classical European countryside.

It works particularly well in spaces where you want warmth without drama — a cosy sitting room fireplace, or an entranceway that welcomes rather than impresses.

Best for: Cosy living rooms, cottage-style interiors, mid-sized entranceway walls.

Practical Tips for Hanging a Tapestry Above a Fireplace or Entranceway Table

Height matters: Hang the tapestry so its bottom edge sits roughly 6–8 inches above the mantelpiece or table surface. This creates visual breathing room without making the piece feel disconnected.
Use a wooden dowel or rod: This keeps the tapestry flat and adds a finished, intentional look — far better than simply pinning it to the wall.
Layer with accessories: On your entranceway table, pair the tapestry with a small lamp, a vase of dried flowers, or a tray of candles. The tapestry provides the backdrop; the accessories bring it to life.
Mind the heat: If hanging above a working fireplace, ensure there's adequate distance between the tapestry and any heat source. Most of our tapestries are designed for decorative use and should be kept away from direct heat.

The Bottom Line

Decorating the wall above your fireplace or entranceway table doesn't have to be complicated — or expensive. A quality tapestry brings instant warmth, character, and a sense of craftsmanship that no flat print can replicate.

Whether you're drawn to the bold drama of a horse landscape, the refined elegance of a Flemish peacock, or the quiet beauty of a rolling countryside scene, there's a piece here that will make that blank wall something worth looking at every single day.

Browse our full collection of wall tapestries and find the one that feels like home.