Christmas Mantel Ideas That Exude Holiday Magic

A bright Christmas mantel can perk up an entire living room. Get the look via a) hanging stockings in a pattern of alternating greens and reds, b) twigs of crimson berries, c) festive stocking holders and d) red poinsettia garland.

Capture the feeling of a snow-covered morning, ice skating in a mountain village on a frozen lake and Christmas lights twinkling on an icicle-brimmed night. On a mantel, stick with a gold and white color palette: white exudes a wintry seasonal feel while gold provides a hint of holiday magic.

Bring the forest floor to a fireplace mantel this holiday season. Featuring a rustic palette of brown and green, a ledge of pinecones, garland and twine trees lets nature take center stage. (To add extra oomph, try golden candles or hang golden bells from garland.)