Tips for Decorating Your Fireplace Mantle as You Ring in the New Year
Whether you’re hanging Christmas stockings from it, or it has become the centerpiece of your space, your fireplace mantle is the festive focal point of your home during the holiday season.
Like everything else in your home, there are decorating trends for fireplace mantles that will help to keep your home looking modern and appealing this holiday season. Whether you own a gas fireplace or an electric fireplace, we’ve compiled a quick list of the latest on-trend mantle styling ideas to help. Utilize the following tips to give your mantle fresh flair as you transition from merry yuletide cheer to celebratory sparkle as you ring in the new year with friends and family!
How to Decorate a Fireplace Mantle
Bring Out Your Crafty Side
Cottage core is all the rage this year, and bringing a rustic, handcrafted spirit to your mantle decor is sure to add an on-trend look to your home. Consider a set of antlers surrounded by other forest-inspired elements like a combination of fresh and faux greenery, woodsy pieces, and rustic vases. Mason jars filled with brightly coloured berries will add the perfect contrast to this rustic look.
Waxy Wonderland
Give the twinkling LEDs a rest. Instead, opt for a collection of candlesticks to light up your fireplace mantle and a mirror as a backdrop. A large number of candlesticks will create a dramatic effect, one that is more inviting than string lights, and the mirror will reflect the light throughout the space. For a safe and kid-friendly alternative, look for battery-operated tapered candles for a flameless solution to replicate this look.
Overhanging Ornaments
Use thick ribbons to hang excess ornaments over the mantle at different lengths for a beautifully balanced design. To take this look to a whole new level, consider painting these ornaments in beautiful contrasting ivory and gold, or dip them in glitter paint. Sticking with shiny neutral tones will help your mantle look transition seamlessly from Christmas to New Year's Eve!
Farmhouse Chic
This trend is still going strong, and perfectly appropriate when decorating your fireplace mantle. Try hanging seasonal chalkboard art along with some birch branches or other woodsy garnishes. Vintage accents pair beautifully with the farmhouse chic aesthetic. From greenery to bottlebrush trees, postcards and vintage frames, you can set a warm, whimsical tone.
Inside & Out
If you’re lucky enough to have a Napoleon fireplace like the see-through Napoleon Ascent™ Multi-View Gas Fireplace, there’s no need to decorate at all. The dazzling fire and unique fireplace unit instantly becomes the center of focus of your room. Get a full view of jolly friends and family as your celebrations transition from room to room. You may never need to decorate again!
The right styling and decorative elements on your fireplace mantle will help it stand out while highlighting your personal style. Go on and have a little fun, as this seasonal décor isn’t permanent. You can change things at any time, whether to suit the current season or to reflect the latest trends in home décor. The possibilities are endless. To ensure safe operation of your fireplace, read our blog about 15 Fireplace Safety Tips to Keep in Mind.