54 Christmas Mantel Decorations - Ideas for Holiday Fireplace Mantel Decorating

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Oversized Garland

Make your fireplace look towering by hanging an oversized garland from the ceiling to the floor.

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Lit by Candlelight

Hurricane candle holders and glass cloches flank the brick veneer fireplace—and don't detract from the lush garland or nautical wreath.

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Shimmering Candle Sticks

Add a little sparkle to the mantel with these easy to create candle stick. Simply hot gluing different size, shape, and color Shiny Brites to them.

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Shiny Brite Trees

Make one or make ten but you'll display these shiny, bright, and festive sparkling beauties on the mantel year after year.

To make: Cover Styrofoam cones (we used 12- and 15-inch cones) with ornaments, attaching them with hot-glue. Start with larger ornaments at the bottom, transitioning to smaller ones as you work your way up. Fill in any gaps with mini ornament balls. If desired, wrap the finished trees with vintage tinsel and beaded garland.

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Vintage Elements

Vintage can go a long way when it comes to decorating. Bottlebrush trees, postcards, and plenty of greenery make its mark on this Christmas mantel.

Get the tutorial at Liz Marie Blog.

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Repurposed Items

Don't underestimate the power of DIY! A frosted window and bauble-lined branch add quite a bit to this mantel.

Get the tutorial at In My Own Style.

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Western Touches

Make use of permanent fixtures in your house (in this case, a bull skull) by hanging decorations from them. Add seasonal touches like bottle brush trees that won't take away from the look .

Get the tutorial at Hey Wanderer.

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Handmade Stockings

Holly Williams, the owner of this festive Tennessee farmhouse, makes her family's stockings from seed sacks and adds a monogram with yarn, which conjures the same handcrafted spirit as the pioneer-built cabin.

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Dreamy Christmas Decor

With warm twinkling lights woven throughout this garland and wreath, this romantic setup is the perfect place to unwind and relax with your loved one this holiday season.

Get the tutorial 2 Ladies and A Chair.

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Rustic and Cozy

This rustic arrangement feels festive for the Yuletide season, but it's also versatile enough to keep up all winter long. Simply remove the stockings, and your mantel will be ready for wintertime get-togethers, too.

Get the tutorial at Simple Cozy Charm.

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An Array of Trees

A combination of fresh and faux greenery beautifully contrasts woodsy pieces like reclaimed and driftwood trees, rustic vases, and more forest-inspired finds.

Get the tutorial at Place of My Taste.

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Trimmed With Texture

Follow this blogger's lead and frame your favorite Christmas decorations, like a series of snowflake ornaments, with a vintage tobacco basket above your fireplace.

Get the tutorial at Finding Lovely.

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Foraged Finds

Scour your backyard for branches, tree trimmings, and bright berries, then bring your findings indoors and arrange it all on your mantel.

Get the tutorial at Craftberry Bush.

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Branches and Twinkling Lights

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Let It Snow

You can display this pretty and easy-to-recreate mantel all winter long. Once Christmas is over, take down the stockings and enjoy the signage and greenery on its own.

Get the tutorial at In My Own Style.

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Lots of Greenery

Keeping things simple is often the best (and most beautiful) way to decorate for the holidays—and this Christmas mantel is the perfect example. A white holiday village set and ivory stockings are anything but boring next to fresh, loosely draped cedar greenery.

Get the tutorial at Plum Pretty Decor and Design Co.

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Eucalyptus Garland

Dress up your mantel with an elegant combination of eucalyptus and metallic accents, like gold candles sticks, silver signage, and silver mercury glass ornaments.

Get the tutorial at French Country Cottage.

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Magnolia Wreath

Joanna Gaines would definitely approve of this Christmas mantel look that features burlap stockings and is anchored by a Magnolia wreath.

Get the tutorial at The Turquoise Home.

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Merry Monogram

Make your mantel look like it's one-of-a-kind with a light-up monogram letter placed front and center.

Get the tutorial at Meme Hill.

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Peachy Palette

Tired of the same old red-and-green color palette? This pretty display, featuring whites, ivories, and peachy hues beautifully complements, fresh greenery and neutral decor.

Get the tutorial at Jacquelyn Clark.

Charlyne Mattox is Food and Crafts Director for Country Living.

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