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40+ Beautiful Christmas Mantel Decor Ideas!

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Are you looking for some amazing Christmas mantel decor ideas try out this year?  If so, you’ve come to the right post! 

Christmas is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about all of your holiday home decor.  A mantel is a focal point in your home, no matter what season it is. That’s why it’s a great place to decorate for the holidays to make your home feel more festive.

Below we’ve rounded up some of our favourite designs, to give you inspiration this season. Whether you’re looking for a neutral theme with rustic touches, or more colorful option that is merry and bright, we have all that and everything in between for your perfect holiday mantel.

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Christmas Mantel Decorating Tips

Transforming your Christmas mantel into a festive focal point requires a thoughtful blend of creativity and tradition. Here are some tips we recommend when designing yours.

Establish a Theme: Begin by selecting a theme that complements your overall holiday decor, ensuring a cohesive and harmonious look.

Coordinate Colors: Choose a color scheme that resonates with your style, whether it’s a traditional red and green palette or a more contemporary winter wonderland.

Layer Textures: Add depth and visual interest by layering different textures, such as garlands, stockings, and ornaments, creating a visually appealing mantel display.

Illuminate with Lights: Incorporate lighting elements like twinkling fairy lights or LED candles to create a warm and inviting atmosphere that enhances the festive mood.

Personalize with Sentimental Items: Infuse your mantel with personal touches by incorporating cherished family heirlooms or custom ornaments, adding a sentimental and unique dimension to your decor.

Balance Symmetry: Aim for a balanced arrangement by placing items symmetrically on the mantel, creating a polished and visually pleasing look.

Embrace Simplicity: Sometimes, less is more. Opt for a few carefully chosen elements rather than overwhelming the space, allowing each piece to make a bold and impactful statement.

Let’s get Decorating!

Below, we’ve rounded up 40+ Christmas mantel decor ideas, that are perfect for the holiday season.  Remember, feel free to pin any of the images below too recreate all of these designs in the future.

If you’re not sure what design you like best, why not save a couple to Pinterest so you can reference them later.  Or, bookmark this page to find it closer to Christmas.

The Best Christmas Mantel Decor Ideas that bring Cheer to your Home!

1) Festive Details via Stephanie

If you have a frame tv, get a cute Christmas seen up and decorate around it. We’re loving this neural design by Stephanie, the village paired with the angels and the paper trees are so pretty all together.

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Image and holiday mantel decor via @stephaniehannablog

2) Santa’s coming to town via Lori

This is such a whimsical and traditional way to decorate your mantel. We’re obsessed with all the greenery used by Lori paired with the touches of red. It’s such a classic color combination that we know Santa will approve of.

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Image and mantel decor via @thehumblehaven

3) Merry & Bright via Toni

If you don’t have a working fireplace use it as another place to decorate, just like Toni. We’re loving her colorful winter village.

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Image and mantel decor via @toni_marianna

4) Earthy tones via Haneen

This mantel decor brings all the earthy tones and goes so well with Haneen’s dark paint color.

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Image and christmas mantel via @haneens_haven

5) Reindeer Love via Michael

How adorable is this design by Michael! The reindeer details are super cute and add the perfect festive touch.

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Image and mantel decor via @inspiredbycharm

6) Winter Village via Anisa

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Image and Christmas mantel decor via @a_flann

7) Home for the Holidays via Jennifer

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Image and holiday mantel via @theturquoisefarmhouse

8) Rustic Christmas via Decor Steals

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Image and christmas mantel via @decorsteals

9) Cozy Christmas via Kimberlee

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Image and mantel decor via @crown.and.sparrow

10) Winter Wishes via Stephanie

This amazing mantel by Stephanie is a great example of how you can combine natural decor with some fun color for Christmas.

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Image and Christmas mantel decor via @stephaniehannablog

11) Deck the Halls by Tara

Pointsetta’s are such a classic holiday decoration, and they look so beautiful in white.

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Image and mantel decor via @archerhillcottageaz

12) Silent Night via Elaine

This is such a pretty mantel by Elaine! The longer you look at it the more you see. We’re loving the red, black, white green together, it really pops.

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Image and Christmas mantel decor via @ncmodernfarmhousedesign

13) Holiday Magic via Jenny

This mantel by Jenny is so sparkly! All the different christmas trees make this design look so festive.

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Image and holiday mantel via @bloom_jennybrooks

14) Rainbow Christmas via Bethany

Bring on the color this Christmas, just like Bethany! You don’t see colorful decor very often but it’s so pretty and fun for the holiday season.

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Image and Christmas mantel via @moderntexashouse

15) Be Merry via Jennifer

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Image and Christmas Mantel decor via @simplyjessidee

16) Fresh Foliage via Jen

This foliage by Jen is a show stopper! We’re loving that she combined this decor with paper decorations, which are so popular right now.

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Image and Christmas Mantel decor via @crack_the_shutters

17) Hints of Pink via Monika

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Image and mantel decor via @monikahibbs

18) Fa la la la la by Katie

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Image and Christmas mantel decor via @beyond_gray

19) Festive Colors via Erin

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Image and Christmas mantel via @kistmet_house

19) Tis the Season to be Jolly via Jessica

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Image and mantle decor via @simplyjessidee

20) Natural details via Angie

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Image and mantel decor via @alinteriorscoaching

21) Red Details via Tina & Taylor

A fun idea for Christmas, is matching your mantel decor with your Christmas tree decor! It makes your home look really cohesive.

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Image and Mantel decor via @velveteenandgrace

22) Happy Christmas via Tiffany

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Image and Christmas mantel via @forever.six.acres

23) Wooden details via Jennifer

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Image and mantel decor via @birchlanebyjennifer

24) Look Up Child via Mysha

Don’t be afraid to take your decor to new heights like Mysha! It really makes your mantel look bigger and your room look taller.

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Image and mantel decor via @remingtonavenue

25) Be Merry via Katelyn

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Image and mantel decor via @katelyn.lakey

26) Rustic Bells via Sandra

How stunning are these bells that Sandra used on her mantel. They’re such a classy piece to add to your fireplace.

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Image and Christmas mantel decor via @tuxedofarmhouse

27) Santa’s coming to town via Jessica

Santa’s coming to town! How amazing is this decor by Jessica! If you love Santa, this is a MUST.

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Image and christmas mantel decor via @simplyjessidee

28) Whimsical Christmas Mantel via Allison

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Image and Christmas mantel decor via @alleycat2301

29) Hints of red via Sheila

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Image and mantel decor via @simple.joy.at.home

30) Neutral Mantel via Marys

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Image and mantel decor via @marys_hobby_life

31) Rustic Christmas via Ana

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Image and mantel decor via @sunrisevalleyfarm.co

32) All that sparkles via Molly

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Image and Christmas mantle decor via @nestedsanctuary

33) Fruit details via Andrea

A beautiful decor item to include in your Christmas mantel is dried oranges. They are such a nice and natural piece to include that really pops against greenery.

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Image and Christmas mantel decor via @andrea.ross_

34) Classy Christmas via Mallory

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Image and mantel decor via @reserve_home

35) Rudolf is coming via Cherie

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Image and mantel decor via @sweetroseandwren

36) Mantel Glow via Lindsey

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Image and mantel decor via @lindseypedey

37) Colorful Christmas via Aurelie

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Image and Christmas mantel decor via @aurelie.erikson

38) Classic Christmas via Molly

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Image and mantel decor via @molly.h.williams

39) Winter Wunderland via Melanie

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Image and mantel decor via @meaniejoas

40) Holly Jolly Mantel via Jacqueline

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Image and mantel decor via @welcominghome

41) Merry and Bright via Gretchen

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Image and mantel decor via @gretchenblack

We hope you enjoyed all of these gorgeous Christmas mantel decor ideas!  There’s so many different designs to choose from, so you can style your personal fireplace to match your festive home decor! All of these different designs are sure to be a hit with all your guests and your kids. 

As always, feel free to bookmark this page to save it for later, or Pin these images to Pinterest to share with friends!

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