Last Updated on October 24, 2024 by Kimberly Crawford
When you enter someone’s home, what’s the first room you really look at? That’s right, guests will be told to sit down in the living room. That’s where you have a mantel to decorate for the holiday season!
If you want to excel at your holiday season decorating, here are a bunch of great Christmas mantel decor ideas to try!
1- White Mantel Decor
Sparkling Christmas themes in white are always an elegant option. Another advantage is that you will easily match all the décor if you start with white.
2- X-mas Needs a Blue Mantel
The blue color is the perfect representation of a colorful Christmas. Notice the use of silver and the details around the mantel. Stunning!
3- Gold Mantel
Nothing says Christmas more than gold decorations. Embrace this fabulous festive touch and add it to your mantel.
4- Strings of white pearls
Put on a show with the use of string of white pearls to have that deluxe touch you desire. It will make the perfect scenario for pictures while your kids unwrap the gifts.
5- Decorative Bows
Welcome Christmas with decorative bows, a completely modern and pleasant décor that will delight your guests.
6- Candle holders
No Christmas is complete without white, green, red, gold or silver candles. You will find Christmas tree shape, star shape, pine shape, cone shape candle, triangle, you name it. Pick the ones you like the most.
Adding candle holders will brighten up your mantel, creating a cozy warm natural environment.
7- Colorful Ornaments
Tradition is overrated with this colorful option. Why using red if you prefer yellow? This colorful ornaments create a festive and cheerful mood -and that’s what Christmas is about, right?
8- Accent with Berries
Absolutely fabulous, these berries displayed in your mantel. Suitable for all kind of décor, but a must-have for the rustic holiday décor.
9- Use a lantern
Give Santa a warm welcome adding lanterns to your mantel. Kids will have some much fun decorating the lantern. Now you have reached the spirit of the season!
10- Add A Personal Touch
Hang your art above your Christmas mantel. You can use special photos, postcards, stocking ornaments with the names of your children, evergreen branches and garland, plants, etc. Use your imagination and your ability to create will begin to develop.
11. Joyful mantel
12. Colorful Christmas mantel
13. Neutral mantel
14. Black and white Christmas mantel with wood sign
15. Cheap Christmas mantel decor with two angel wings
16. Snow house
17. Globe light fixtures
18. Pink ornaments garland
19. Woodland and rustic tree
20. White house
21. White and red mantel
22. Bronze mantel with three mantels
23. Traditional Garland Draped on the Mantel
Drape a green garland over the mantel and you’ve got yourself something timeless and perfect for the holidays. If you’re in need of something more than that, add some string lights to give it a classic charm while also keeping the mantel warm and cozy.
24. Hang Up Stockings
It isn’t Christmas until you hang stockings on your mantel. Customize the stockings for everyone in the house so that the set brings out the household’s holiday spirit. You can pick stockings with fancy patterns or opt for simple colors like red or green.
If you’re looking to add some flair, tie them up to a garland or use fancy holders for the stockings.
25. Cozy Candles
Place candles along your mantel to create a cozy and bright ambiance. If you want to stay safe, use flameless candles. It’s especially important if you’ve placed stockings or garlands nearby as a fire could occur.
Have a variety of candle heights and sizes to create a diverse display. You should also use holiday-themed candle holders so that they look even better. If you’re looking to make it look like a cozy and snowy scene, put some faux snow, pinecones, or ornaments around the candles.
26. Decorative Ornament Display
If you’re looking for a use for spare ornaments, you can use them as decorations for the mantel. Scatter them right on the mantel’s surface or put them in holiday-themed bowls. Use colorful ornaments to make them catch the eye of guests or have them in simple colors.
Using ornaments to create a decorative display is a quick way to add glimmer and life to the mantel without spending unnecessarily.
27. Miniature Christmas Village Scene
Have a nostalgic scene in your living room by setting up a miniature Christmas village. Place light-up houses, snowy trees, and small figures to compose a cheerful Christmas scene. If you want to add more, sprinkle on fake snow or set up a small train set.
This enchanting setup is perfect for creating a magical, storybook feel and can be a fun tradition to set up year after year, especially if you add a new piece to the village each Christmas.
28. Quaint Ribbon Accents
For decorations that are much more elegant, add flowy ribbons to the decor of your mantel. Use velvet or satin ribbons that are red, green, silver, or gold. Put the ribbon around a garland and tie it into a large bow at each end of your mantel to create a set piece that doesn’t miss.
Place matching ornaments and some candles to create a complete look. Using ribbons as accents on the mantel will make it a bit more sophisticated which is perfect for when guests visit on the holidays.
29. Natural Elements of the Winter Season
To create a rustic appearance for your mantel, take advantage of winter’s natural elements like pinecones, eucalyptus, birch, or pinecones. These earthy items will bring texture and warmth to the mantel which makes it feel like a cozy forest.
Place some candles or lanterns around to make it look organic or you can try spreading a garland so it complements the natural elements. If you want your mantel decor to embrace nature, then this idea is one to consider.
30. Christmas Message Signs
Brighten up your mantel with Christmas signs or banners. You might hang a wooden “Merry Christmas” sign or display framed holiday artwork on the mantel. A cloth or burlap banner with festive slogans such as “Happy Holidays” lends a rustic, domestic feel.
These signs not only liven up the mantel, but they also act as a focal point for your Christmas decorations, making it an ideal area for guests to admire.
Conclusion
Celebrate the most special season of the year in style.
Family and friends are the most valuable gifts we have. So, be present.
Throw away your shopping list, send holiday cards to your friends, call that special friend who might be feeling alone in this season, and, most of all, be thankful. If you can, do some fun activities with your family, decorate your Christmas tree together, write postcards together and choose the elements you will use in your mantel.
Remember: the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart and soul.
After reading these Christmas mantel decor ideas, you should at least try them out to see if they suit your needs. The mantel is one of the first things guests lay their eyes on, so it needs to look good for a positive first impression.
Leave a comment down below on which one you’ll be trying and make sure to share this list with your friends!