Looking for christmas mantel and hearth decor with a little something extra? Think burgundy bows, trailing greenery and tiny houses with glowing windows.
There’s plenty to choose from here, including a few tabletop and nearby decorating ideas you could adapt for your fireplace area.
You can keep things simple or go all out with your favorite Christmas collection. I especially love the long ribbons and little gold-colored details. Just keep decorations clear of flames, hot surfaces and fireplace openings.
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burgundy bows and trailing greenery
We’re starting off strong with this gorgeous garland and its long burgundy bows. I love the red berries tucked between all those trailing branches.
The deer figures and tall candles finish the mantel. If you want a similar christmas mantel and hearth display, start with the greenery and repeat one ribbon color across it.
stockings and oversized ornaments
How cute is this red stocking with its big bow? The white and pale beige stockings look so pretty beside it, especially with the gold-colored bells hanging on the right.
Wrapped presents and oversized red ornaments fill the space below. Try that part of the display around an unused fireplace, keeping the opening clear.
a tiny tree forest
I am obsessed with this little tree collection. The cream, green and red trees look adorable with colorful ornaments gathered around their bases.
This one is a tabletop display rather than a mantel. You could borrow the idea for a wide fireplace-side table, including the green pedestal stand and plaid bow.
red berries and cream stockings
This garland may just be one of my favorites here. I love the clusters of red berries at the corner and the little bells hanging beneath them.
The cream stockings keep the rest simple. Try a winter landscape above your mantel if you like the snowy scene shown here.
a basket of pale logs
If you are looking for a floor-level decoration, this one is for you. Pale logs stand at different heights inside a black basket, with greenery and red berries tucked around them.
That large white-tipped pinecone is such a pretty finishing detail. Set your version beside the hearth rather than against a hot fireplace.
a long one-sided garland
Here’s a wider look at the berry-filled mantel above. The greenery drops almost to the floor on the left while the cream stockings hang together on the right.
I love the little tree-shaped decoration on the hearth. You don’t need to fill every bit of the ledge to make this look festive.
nutcrackers and striped gifts
Calling all nutcracker fans, this corner has so much to love! There’s a tall crowned figure, smaller figures below and a stack of green-and-cream drums beside the window.
The red patterned stocking is adorable too. Try a dark green bow at the cuff to pick up the greenery above it.
greenery without the extras
Don’t want to add bows or ornaments to your garland? No problem! This mantel lets the long green branches do most of the decorating.
I love the gold-colored mirror and candleholders above the white shelf. For your own version, keep the trailing end away from the firebox and use flameless tapers near greenery.
bright red poinsettias
How gorgeous are these red poinsettias? The shiny pot covers and white bows make them feel like little Christmas gifts.
They’re arranged around a railing here, not a fireplace. For a hearth-side variation, try one or two on a separate stand safely away from the heat.
tall tapers and an ornate mirror
If you love candle displays, this one is for you. The tall cream tapers sit at different heights in gold-colored holders, with an ornate mirror behind them.
Pinecones and loose greenery fill the shelf below. I’d choose flameless candles to recreate this closely arranged display.
red checks and a little camper
How cute is that tiny camper ornament? The red-and-black checks, berry branches and red mug give this mantel so many playful details.
Try repeating the checked pattern in a bow and a pair of tall cone trees like the ones at the back. There’s no need for every ornament to match.
colorful light-up trees
I am obsessed with these colorful little trees. The tall pink and blue ones are especially cute beside the dark green tree in the middle.
This collection sits on a two-level console rather than a hearth. Borrow a smaller grouping for your mantel if there’s room, or keep the full display on a nearby table.
white skates and red plaid
The white skates against that red plaid are so pretty. A little greenery peeks out of the boots, with snow scattered across the outdoor chair.
This isn’t a fireplace display, but you could adapt the combination for an unused hearth. I’d keep the skates and plaid together without adding loose imitation snow.
white stockings against black
This black fireplace makes the white stockings stand out so beautifully. I love the round mirror and the oversized snowflake shapes hanging on the right.
Lanterns and small trees decorate the raised hearth below. Keep that same simple mix if you don’t want lots of red in your Christmas decor.
long red ribbons and broad leaves
This is actually one of my favorite garland details on the list. The broad dark leaves, little white berries and pinecones look gorgeous beside those red bows.
Let a few ribbon tails hang longer than the greenery to follow this look. The small lights tucked between the branches are worth keeping too.
hanging gold-colored ornaments
Don’t want to use red ribbon? Try this garland with pale gray and golden-brown ribbons instead.
The round and pointed ornaments hang at different lengths below the corner.
I love the little pale berry sprays throughout the greenery. They’re such a pretty detail beside the gold-colored ornaments.
a lantern topped with berries
Give a plain lantern a Christmas touch with greenery and glossy red berries. The red pillar candle inside repeats the color without needing another bow.
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This lantern is shown on a shelf, but it could inspire a fireplace-side accent. Choose a battery-operated candle if you’re adding branches around the top.
a glowing miniature village
OMG, how adorable is this little village? There’s a skating rink, a small bridge and glowing houses tucked among snowy trees.
The scene fills a tabletop beside the fireplace. If you have a similar spot, start with your houses and leave room in front for a little path or rink.
a whole collection of Santas
If you love collecting Santas, why choose just one? This display lines them across the mantel and groups even more along the hearth, with a framed Santa picture above.
The red stockings with white cuffs tie everything together. Save the hearth-level arrangement for when the fireplace isn’t in use.
matching red bows nearby
Last but definitely not least, we have these bright red bows on a wreath and a small garland. The candy-cane-patterned bedding below is so cute.
This is a pet crate beside a shelving unit, not a mantel. You could carry the same bow color into decorations near your fireplace, keeping ribbons and greenery out of your pet’s reach.
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