Christmas is a magical time, with traditional holiday decor that’s glittery, cozy and jolly enough to put a smile on your face! And if you have a fireplace at home, you can’t really say you’re ready to celebrate Christmas until you’ve decorated the fireplace mantel.
So if nothing makes you happier than lights sparkling and carolers singing, then you’re in for a real treat. Let’s begin!
Playing with color
Make your fireplace mantel the focal point of the room using bright colors that best represent the holiday season. Shades of red, green and gold create warmth and help to skilfully add a vibrant touch to your space.
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Closest to nature
A smart way to decorate your home while keeping the decoration under budget is by using more natural decor like pine cones, acorns, fruits and fresh flowers.
For the fresh garden look, cover the mantel with pine magnolia branches. Tuck in pine cones, acorns, feathers and colorful ornaments to create a harmonious effect. Finally, create a focal point for the mantel with a glass vase filled with red tulips, amaryllis and berry branches for that wow effect.
Photo credit: midwestliving, losinghorns
Holiday fun
Enjoy the holiday season with a whimsical theme and bright colors. Color coordinated vases and candleholders create an eye catching space with very little effort. Fill a clear jar with colored candy and other little treats for a delicious decoration idea – perfect for families with young children, or grownups with a sweet tooth!
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Chic and Elegant
Soft colors and textures, mixed with hints of gold and silver define modernist design. Placing white candles on some fluffy feathered boas gives the sense of floating on clouds. Add a gold or silver garland, or light-colored velvet ribbons along with gold ornaments for a classy decoration that makes your mantel stand out from the everyday style of decor.
Photo credit: popsugar, midwestliving, apopofpretty
Winter Chill
Blend the warmth of the holiday season with the winter colors for some creative and eye catching decor. White vases used to display sprigs of evergreen help to create a fresh, wintery look for your mantel. And ornaments painted in gold or silver help to balance the traditional decor at the same time. Don’t forget to highlight a non-traditional color like red or blue for that extra pop!
Photo credit: midwestliving, settingforfour
A warm fireplace mantel always becomes the most talked about part of the holiday decorations when friends and family join together to exchange gifts, and reminisce on the year gone by. We hope these ideas put you in the holiday spirit and inspire you to decorate your own mantel into something truly magical.
If you’ve got a creative style of your own, send us a picture of your mantel decorations and we’ll feature you on our website. Share your pictures on our Facebook page for a chance to get featured on Old World Stoneworks!
Happy Holidays everyone!
Old World Stoneworks