It's Time to Think about Holiday Mantel Decor!

Every year we read those familiar lines from ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas that go like this:

‘Twas the night before Christmas
When all through the house
Not a creature was stirring not even a mouse
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care...

The Christmas mantel is an iconic part of any decorating scheme and one that can add a little Christmas flair to the holiday.

Holiday mantels can be rustic or colorful or whimsical or traditional and creating one that matches your décor can be as simple as thinking outside the box.

Need a little holiday mantel inspiration?

Here’s some creative holiday mantel decor ideas to get you started.

1. Think Rustic

Creating a rustic mantel can be as easy as shopping the house and the yard

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Begin with pinecone showcased under a glass cloche and twigs from outdoors. Next, layer in a vintage architectural piece and a burlap banner.

Finish off the display with a rustic bench stacked with baskets of winter foliage or plaid blankets.

2. Think Colorful

You can’t go wrong with a traditional color scheme of red and white. Especially with colorful felt stockings that add a graphic element to the mantel.

Simple numbered votives, one for each of the days counting down to Christmas add a little whimsy to the holiday display.

Tuck an accent chair next to the fire and add a cup of hot cocoa with tiny marshmallows to enjoy the holidays in style.

3. Think Farmhouse

Create a farmhouse mantel by starting with reclaimed wood letters complete with rustic metal accents.

Next, layer in wall art and add wood slice stocking tags stamped with the name of the stocking holder.

Lastly, set an accent table next to the mantel with a coffee bar full of festive holiday cheer.

4. Think Neutral

Sometimes the best mantels begin with a simple, classic color pallet of neutrals.

Add in simple sprigs of greenery and barn wood Christmas trees for a nod to Christmases of long ago.

Compliment your neutral mantel with white dishes, a wood slice Christmas tree, grain sack pillows and a giant oversized farmhouse style wall clock.

Go with traditional, classic, colorful, or rustic elements for your holiday mantel decor this year.

Here’s to visions of sugarplums and reindeer dancing and prancing on the roof.

Happy holidays.

Photo credit: Thistlewood Farms