Give your mantel decor some festive flair.
There’s something for every holiday decor style in this parade of fireplaces wearing their holiday best.
Check the seasonal aisle every time you shop to source the more rare colors like orange.
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Then arrange them in ROYGBIV order for an impressive holiday spectacle.
Have a Monochromatic Moment
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Sentimental decor will never go out of style.
The star of this fireplace is a large family portrait showcased above a modern black mantel.
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The green DIY garland adds a natural element to the neutral arrangement.
Add Some Jingle
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Bells have a long history with winter holidays.
Place a collection of vintage bells in an array of sizes on each corner of your mantel.
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Use ribbon, strands of beads, and garland to layer on the charm.
Nestle dusty blue flowers in a cedar garland for a fresh note of color in your Christmas mantel display.
Bring outcabincore decorby adding rustic elements to your mantel.
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Think bold plaid prints, fur accents, and warm wood tones.
Here, metallic ornaments and red plaid stockings complement a stone fireplace and wood mantel.
Coastal Christmas Mantel Ideas
Julie Marie Wilson
Skip your typical traditional Christmas decorations for a coastal theme.
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Take a deep dive into the ocean with this nautical mantel that makes a splash.
The soothing color palette repeats on surrounding living room accessories.
Pops of Pink
Werner Straube
This year, choose a unique Christmas color scheme for your home.
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This pink, gold, black, and white combo will give your house a dazzling holiday refresh.
Buffalo-plaid stockings line the mantel.
Each one is accessorized with a pink ribbon and wrapped gifts.
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Cottagecore Christmas Mantel
Give your mantel some whimsy with Christmas accents inspired by nature.
Thecottagecore decorating trendcenters around colors and textures found in nature.
Create a woodland-inspired landscape on your mantel with mini mushrooms, pinecones, and faux furry creatures.
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Christmas Village Mantel
Make your own farmhouseChristmas villageusing inexpensive paper chipboard and white paint.
Display your finished village with cut pine branches, pinecones, and a classic evergreen wreath.
Add holiday glow with mini twinkle lights.
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Add the deep green of a flocked pine wreath and garland for a traditional farmhouse-style palette.
Finish the look with mini tree decorations and tiny white ceramic houses.
Vintage Christmas Mantel
Dress your Christmas mantel with a garland and cozy knit accessories.
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Then, add mini bottle-brush trees and ball ornaments in shades of green and gold.
Farmhouse Christmas Mantel
Draw attention to your mantel display with a big sign.
Metallic Christmas Mantel
This Christmas decor goes for the gold.
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Below, a spectacular display of wrapped presents and gold lanterns draws the eye in.
Sweater Weather
Holiday spirit doesn’t get much simpler than this cheery display.
All you need are a few old sweaters in holiday hues of red and green.
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The minimal design adds Christmas mantel decor without a lot of fuss.
Light the Night
Candles aren’t just for your Christmas centerpiece.
White taper candles are an easy way to make a big statement without a lot of expense.
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This Christmas mantel decor is complete with simple cut greenery, hung stockings, and a roaring fire.
Metallic Accents
Modern Christmasfireplace decor ideas aren’t limited to red and green.
Depending on the rest of your room’s decor, try experimenting with pinks, oranges, and blues.
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Metallic accentssuch as the gold candlesticks on this bright manteladd a touch of holiday glitz.
Cozy Cabin Decor
Make Christmas mantel decorating stress-free with low-fuss accents found around the house.
Black-and-white family photographs add a nostalgic element to the display.
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This simple yet stunning mantel incorporates plenty of beloved holiday features, including candles and a classic evergreen wreath.
A garland of rich red ornaments adds a touch of modernity to the display.
The Right Formula
Outfit your mantel with a variety of objects that feature a common denominator.
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Here, lots of ornaments steal the show.
They’re embedded in a simple garland and adorn tiny trees on either end of the mantel.
Colorful Christmas
Who says you have to decorate in red and green for Christmas?
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Get crafty this Christmas and use a frame to capture a DIY Christmas scene by layering fabric and yarn.
A garland of pom-poms and an assortment of bright trees create whimsical and fun Christmas mantel decor.
The back-lit wreath stands out over the Christmas mantel decor.
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Several strands of twinkle lights are accented while flickering white taper candles complete the look.
Poinsettia Mantel
Poinsettia bractsin shades of red and pink stand proudly in mismatched glasses standing in vases.
The different shades of pink soften the look of the crisp white mantel and surround.
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Woodland Christmas Mantel
Have a wide assortment of pieces to display?
Arrange them in a symmetrical pattern for an organizednot clutteredlook.
A hurricane and bottle-brush tree ensemble and two stockings dress each side.
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The symmetry extends to the surrounding built-ins, outfitted with more Christmas collectibles and matching wreaths.
Vintage-Look Display
Outfit your fireplace with repurposed Christmas mantel decorations.
For a classic farmhouse Christmas feel, keep the colors neutral.
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Simple Christmas Mantel
Dress your mantel in a flash with a statement-making wreath.
Although unadorned, this handsome green wreath is eye-catching because its size is perfectly scaled to the beautiful fireplace.
Fill in the open spaces with springs of greenery, simple Christmas stockings, and classic white taper candles.
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This grouping of treasured stockings looks as good now as it did 20 years ago.
Whole fruits intertwined with the green boughs add a bright boost to this country Christmas mantel decorating idea.
Fabulous Farmhouse Mantel
You don’t need a garland to create a festive mantel.
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Thisfarmhouse Christmasmantel starts with simple bottle brush trees and star figurines.
Plaid stockings and a wreath over the fireplace complete the look.
Pinecone Christmas Mantel
Create your very own winter wonderland.
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Incorporating color, like usingbright blue decor, adds a jolt of energy.
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.
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For an immediate holiday feel, add a wreath above the mantel.
Bright metallic accents shine like silver touches or gold figurines.
Plaid Christmas Mantel
If you’re searching for a country-chic Christmas mantel look no further.
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This rustic scene takes the cake.
To get the look, use tons of plaid!
From stockings to snowflakesit can be used anywhere.
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DIY Snowflake Mantel
Glue snowflake ornaments on top of CDs for an easy DIY mantel garland.
To form the garland, snip the bead garland into short pieces.
Using a double strand of thread, tie one end of the garland to the tip of a snowflake.
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Continue until the entire strand is formed.
Grace the mantel with classic collectibles likepewterpitchers and vases.
take a stab at use vintage keepsakes and mementos to add a personal touch.
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Garland Mantel
Decorating the mantel doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive.
Colorful Stockings
Old-style stockings bring color to a neutral wood mantel.
To customize, simply attach a no-fuss office supply tag to each stocking.
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Then, all that’s left is to stuff them full of treats!
Together, they add texture and shine.
A string of leaf-entwined moss garland will give your mantel the perfect backdrop for some pearly opulence.
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Oversize Art
DIY your own holiday art piece!
An oversized window frame is a simple, but stunning backdrop for an enormous cross stitch.
Decorate each side with various-sized candles.
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Wrapped Gifts Mantel
Get creative this 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.
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This eye-catching display is funandelegant.
Gold and White Mantel
Find inspiration for your mantel decor from past Christmases.
An antique gilt frame showcases a classic wreath adorned with cream and white ribbon.
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Charming tall white flower arrangements add vertical interest.
Simple yet stylish, this mantelscape is topped with silver reindeer and sprigs of fresh green.
Use similar elements on your Christmas tree to achieve a cohesive look.
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A flock of stoic penguins huddled in front of the hearth adds whimsy to the otherwise elegant mantel.
Add seasonal staples like ball ornaments, bottle-brush trees, andsmall wrapped gifts.
Finish the display by adding some twinkle with small candles in mercury glass votives.
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Christmas Candle Mantel
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.
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Cover a large star and tiny trees in this neutral fair isle print.
Don’t forget to add dashes of red and green to avoid having a sparse mantel.
Family Photo Mantel
Make space for those you love (including furbabies) with this lovely homage.
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Stuff glass bottles with family pictures and strands of greenery.
Choose vases of various heights to create dimension.
Arrange on your mantel for a sweet and sentimental decoration you’ll love for years to come.
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Without them, it could work from fall to New Year’s and beyond.
Mix in some metallic vessels and objects for contrast that makes the natural pinecones look all the more beautiful.
CeramicStaffordshire dog statueswere often displayed in pairs on the mantel during theVictorian eraand remain a highly sought-after collectible today.
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A big satin neck bow dresses them up for the holidays.
A pair of them hung with ornaments creates the structure for this mantel tableau.
These ornaments were originally sold as kits for DIYers and can be found at antiques stores and online today.
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you could use some of the ideas listed here to get a similar look in your fireplace-free home.
A deep floating shelf can substitute for a mantel.
Try some of our decorating ideas on a hallway console table or a wide bookshelf.
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Give your sideboard or credenza a holiday makeover.
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