Make your mantel a focal point this Christmas.
Create
a perfect palette.
A festive display of trees, presents and reindeer doesn’t have to be overwhelming—just stick to a simple color
palette. This gorgeous Christmas fireplace decor incorporates frosty hues of
white, silver and gold for big-impact style with only a few colors.
Make
it sweater weather.
Mantel decor doesn’t get much simpler than this cheery display. All you need
are a few old sweaters in holiday hues of red and green. The minimal design
adds cheery color without a lot of fuss.
Go
metallic.
Modern Christmas mantel ideas aren’t limited to red and green.
Depending on the rest of your room’s decor, try experimenting with pinks, oranges and blues. Metallic accents—such as the gold star and
flowerpots on this bright mantel—add a touch of holiday glitz.
Light
up the night.
Christmas lights aren’t just for the tree. A lighted garland is an easy way to
make a big statement without a high cost. Attached ornaments, floral
arrangements and a gold statement piece complete this mantel display.
Be
bold in blue.
Bright blue looks beautiful with silver, white and evergreen—and this festive mantel is
proof. Glass ornaments and figurines are intertwined with a living garland,
while a simple wreath draws the eye in.
Go
classic red and green.
For a classic Christmas, stick to hues of rich, holly red
and deep, emerald green. This simple yet stunning mantel incorporates plenty of
beloved holiday features, including candles and a trim evergreen wreath. A
garland of rich red ornaments adds a touch of modernity to the display.
Pick
the right formula.
Outfit your mantel with a variety of objects that feature a
common denominator. Here, lots of ornaments steal the show. They’re embedded in a simple garland,
and also adorn tiny trees on either end of the mantel.
Create
a Christmas garden.
Poinsettia bracts in shades of red and pink stand proudly
in mismatched glasses standing in as vases. The different shades of pink soften
the look of the crisp white mantel and surround.
Enact
a balancing act.
Have a wide assortment of pieces to display? Arrange them
in a symmetrical pattern for an organized—not cluttered—look. Each side of this mantel mirrors the other. A
hurricane and bottle-brush tree ensemble, along with two stockings, dress each
side. The symmetry extends to the surrounding built-ins, which are outfitted
with more Christmas collectibles and matching wreaths.
Editor’s Tip: The objects
used to decorate the mantel are carefully chosen for size so they don’t interfere with the television
screen.
Make
a vintage-look display.
Outfit your fireplace with repurposed Christmas mantel
decorations. Vintage window panes are an unexpected addition to a classic
wreath, pom-pom garland and simple knit stockings.
Be
simple.
Dress your mantel in a flash with a statement-making
wreath. Although unadorned, this handsome green wreath is eye-catching because
of its size, which is perfectly scaled to the handsome fireplace.
Editor’s Tip: Hang the wreath
over a mirror for a reflective element. Mercury glass candleholders and votives
add gleam to the scene.
Be
merry and bright.
Add a pop of citrus to your mantel with lemons, limes,
kumquats and clementines artfully arranged on trays along with
miniature sparkling ornaments. Fill in the open spaces with springs of greenery
and classic white pillar candles.
Editor’s Tip: Highlight the
trays with no-sew runners. Using 1/2 yard of white felt from a crafts store,
cut a piece for each arrangement that is slightly narrower than the tray and
long enough to hang over the mantel (but not too close to the hearth for safety
reasons). Snip the ends to a point.
Have
a vintage vision.
When it comes to fireplace Christmas decorations, take the
opportunity to show off your favorite collectibles. This grouping of treasured
stockings looks as good now as it did 20 years ago. Whole fruits intertwined
with the green boughs add a pop of brightness.
Set
the scene with pretty peppermint.
This sweet scene gets its charm from red, white and green
peppermints. Clusters of candy and striped candles create a holly jolly mantel
scene.
Editor’s Tip: To enhance the
look, add a bright red wreath and mini trees to the lineup.
Add
forest flavor.
Take your mantel-decorating cue from the facade’s color. This warm green space
is outfitted with a simple fireplace Christmas garland made of fresh evergreen
branches. Snowy white stockings hang from the mantel, pointing toward the birch
logs below.
Make
a wintry scene.
All the elements—oil painting, wall sconces, garland, tree toppers and floral picks—work together to create this
mantel display inspired by a classic winter scene. The bright blue ornaments
add a jolt of energy.
Add
pops of color.
When it comes to fireplace mantel ideas, small bits of
color go a long way. Here, a handful of bright glass ornaments carefully arranged
along the mantel wake up the white surround. Year-round porcelain dog figurines
also welcome Christmas by being outfitted with whimsical collars made of
wreaths and ribbons.
Dress
up traditional greens.
Lush swags of leaves, greens and branches layered along
the mantel add an immediate holiday feel. Silver touches and pure-white candles
add more holiday shine.
Go
country classic.
If you’re searching for country Christmas mantel decorating ideas,
look no further. This rustic scene takes the cake. To get the look, make use of
plaid trees, stockings and snowflakes. A pair of adorned skis next to the
fireplace adds a whimsical touch.
Make
music for the eyes.
Shiny CDs topped with inexpensive snowflake ornaments
string across the front of this mantel for a sparkling display. Use clear
industrial-strength glue (available at crafts stores) to attach one or more
glittered snowflake ornaments to the CDs.
To form the garland, snip bead garland into short pieces.
Using a double strand of thread, tie one end of the garland to the tip of a
snowflake. Continue until the entire strand is formed. If the CDs tip forward
when hung, tape coins (as weights) to the back along the lower edge until they
stay upright.
Curate
a festive collection.
Grace the mantel with classic collectibles, such as pewter
pitchers and vases. Surrounded by evergreen boughs and filled with red and
green blooms, everyday items become festive fireplace mantel decor.
Mix
and match your mantel.
Decorating the mantel doesn’t have to be elaborate or
expensive. Thicken store-bought garlands by adding fresh greens from the yard,
or plump up a fresh garland or wreath with faux greens. Then, dress up the
garland as much as you’d like with easy accents, such as apples, pinecones, wooden
blocks, ornaments or ribbon to give it a still-life look.
Stuff
stockings.
Old-style stockings bring color to a neutral wood mantel.
To customize them, simply attach a no-fuss office supply tag to each stocking.
All that’s
left is to stuff them full of treats!
Plant
playful figurines.
It can be hard to find a spot for tiny trinkets, but
consider your mantel for the job. These adorable woodland figurines find a home
among pinecones, evergreen boughs and bright red blooms.
Channel
old-fashioned elegance.
For a unique twist on fireplace Christmas garland, look to
a poinsettia-studded piece. Pinecones and mother-of-pearl ornaments add texture
and shine.
Go
traditional.
A large frame is a simple but stunning backdrop for an
enormous cross-stitch. Decorative candles line each side of the frame, and
stockings made from the same materials continue the theme.
Use
rosy reds.
Fireplace Christmas decorating ideas don’t get more wow-worthy than this
rosy red display. Bold wrapped boxes top the mantel, while a stunning
poinsettia garland wraps around the edge.
Set
a gold-and-white tone.
An antique gilt frame showcases a classic wreath adorned
with cream and white ribbon. Tall white flower arrangements add vertical
interest.
Simply
style a homespun hearth.
Reclaimed wood makes a statement on this homey mantel.
Topped with silver reindeer and sprigs of fresh green, this mantel display is simple, yet stylish.
Make
a penguin parade.
Transform your living room into a polar oasis with a black,
white and gold scheme brimming with upscale wintry accents. A
flock of stoic penguins huddled in front of the hearth adds a bit of whimsy to
the otherwise elegant mantel.
Add
gentle touches.
A garland of pleated ribbon forms a band of color between
natural linen stockings and a white mantel. Tall topiaries and a wreath of
mixed greens bring elements of nature to the setting.
Cheer
with classic candle displays.
All is bright with this Christmas fireplace decor. Salvaged
candle holders light the way to a vintage-inspired mantel. Reindeer and
Christmas tree figurines embedded among the candles add extra holiday cheer.
Go
gold.
This fireplace mantel decor goes for the gold. On top of
the mantel, small flowerpots have been painted gold and filled with holiday
blooms for a fun and easy project. Below, a spectacular display of wrapped
presents and lanterns draws the eye in.
Dress
up a big star.
A fun fabric is the key to this simple mantel decor. A
large star and tiny trees are covered in a neutral Fair Isle print. Pops of red
and green keep the display from being boring.
Fill
your mantel with memories.
Make space for the ones you love with this sweet idea. Glass bottles are stuffed with greenery and family photos, then effortlessly arranged on the mantel.