The fireplace mantel is where you hang stockings, take family photos, and sip hot cocoa by the fire. But when it’s time to decorate, it can be hard to know where to start or how much to put up.
This year, Christmas mantel decor is all about rich colors, soft ribbon, and layers of greenery. Try deep red velvet bows, warm brown ribbon, or a few brass bells. You can also mix Norfolk pine and cedar garlands for a fuller look.
These 15 simple Christmas mantel decorating ideas will help you pull together a cozy holiday look in 15 to 20 minutes. Pick one idea or mix a few using what you already have.
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1. Layer Pine and Cedar Garland for a Fuller Look
Styling time: About 4 minutes
Start with a 6-foot real-touch Norfolk pine garland. Lay it across your mantel and let a few of the long branches hang over the front edge. Then tuck a real-touch cedar garland into the middle of the pine. The smaller cedar sprigs fill in the gaps and hide the stems.
Try this: Step back and look at your mantel from across the room. If you see a bare spot, pull a few cedar sprigs forward to fill it in.
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