Strings with warm lights are intertwined with the Christmas garland for the mantel, illuminating the entire fireplace. Hanging below are complementary patterned stockings stuffed with chocolates and gifts for the holidays.
35 Christmas Garland for Mantel Ideas for the Holidays
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January 5, 2023
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Decorating your mantel with a garland is a classic and festive way to add some much-needed holiday cheer to your home. Whether you prefer a traditional pine garland or a more modern and stylish design, there are endless options to choose from. You can also add other decorative elements, like lights, ornaments, and greenery, to create a truly unique look.
In this special holiday-edition collection, we have compiled these Christmas garland for mantel ideas to help inspire your holiday decorating. From elegant and sophisticated to fun and playful, there is something for every taste and style. We hope these ideas help you to create a warm and welcoming holiday atmosphere in your home.
02 of Christmas Garland on Mantel above Fireplace
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The round mirror above the fireplace serves as a focal point for the room, and the Christmas garland on the wooden mantel adds to the holiday atmosphere. Candles and cups sit on a simple wood-grained table in front of the wood-burning stove.
03 of Christmas Garland Mantel with Red-Brick Fireplace
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A traditional red brick fireplace is the highlight of the home, contrasting with the white-painted built-in shelves. The garland mantel with twisted lights complements the entire fireplace. Four white stockings hang above the fireplace.
04 of Colorful Christmas Garland Mantel with Carousel Horse
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A white fireplace decorated with berry pine garlands greets you as you enter the room. A white carousel horse, multiple miniature trees, and scattered decorations accessorize the space to welcome the classic Christmas season into your home.
05 of White Brick Fireplace With Candy-Striped Stockings
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For homes with neutral décor, here’s a brick fireplace decorated with seasonally added ornaments. Candy cane stockings hanging from a garland-wrapped wood beam adds holiday cheer to this neutral vignette.
06 of Eucalyptus Christmas Garland for Mantel
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The invigorating smells of eucalyptus and pine cones greet you when you first step into this living room. The modern patterned tile design of the fireplace complements the mantel décor.
07 of Red Holly Berries Christmas Garland Mantel
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Red holly berries and pine cones help this fireplace mantel Christmas garland stand out amongst the white and stone-grained fireplace. Additional decorations like bells and white stockings bring the whole festive spirit together.
08 of White Minimalist Living Room with Christmas Décor
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The Christmas garland above the fireplace catches your eye as you first enter the classic white living room. The basic Christmas tree helps to bring in some of the seasonal festive cheer while retaining the minimalist design.
09 of Christmas Decorations on the Fireplace Mantel
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Colored wooden trees decorate the top of the white Christmas garland mantel that’s adorned with colorful stockings. Additional miniature pine trees and a Santa Claus figurine bring out the festive spirit to celebrate this classic holiday.
10 of Festive Christmas Garland Mantel
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Six green and red hanging stockings add color to the stone fireplace. The living room is designed with this festive holiday in mind, with the Christmas garland mantel, wreaths, and Christmas trees.
11 of Tiled Fireplace with Christmas Garland Mantel
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Bring the Christmas spirit to your home with Christmas trees and garland decorations on your mantel. Small ornaments and figurines can help to add interesting personal touches that set your home apart from others. White shiplap and patterned tiles help to create a unique vignette.
12 of Minimalist Christmas Mantel with Garland
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The white minimalist fireplace is accented by pine green Christmas garland, and the addition of string decorations, Christmas ornaments, and stockings helps to complement the minimalist design of the house. A leather chair and white ottoman rest on the dark hardwood floors nearby.
13 of Twinkle Lights Christmas Garland for Mantel
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The warm and cozy atmosphere of the room is enhanced by the well-lit fireplace and string lights. The presence of Christmas trees and stockings, woven and hung respectively, adds to the festive spirit.
14 of Christmas Garland Mantel with White Stockings
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The layered white brick fireplace and snowy white stockings contrast beautifully with the sage green Christmas garland mantel. The décor complements the minimalist Christmas tree, lit up by lights and ornaments.
15 of Modern Fireplace Mantel with Christmas Garland
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A modern fireplace with a Christmas garland on the mantel and stylish mirrors is the focal point of this living room. The fireplace, with its sleek lines and contemporary design, provides a clean and sophisticated backdrop for the festive garland.
16 of Modern Minimalist Fireplace with Christmas Garland Mantel
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The Christmas garland mantel with stockings and the fireplace design adds to the home’s minimalist outlook. The addition of the mirror and framed quote on the mantel adds personality and warmth to the space.
17 of White Fireplace with Garland Mantel
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The garland mantel is decorated with white Christmas stockings and string lights. The TV is placed above the mantel on a white shiplap wall, and displays sage green pine trees, adding to the spirit of this magical holiday.
18 of White Brick Fireplace with Christmas Garland on Mantel
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The mirror above the fireplace mantel gives guests an interesting glimpse of the house, while the Christmas garland for the mantel helps to bring in the festive spirit. Tall candles stand above the fireplace, adding allure to the entire space.
19 of White Stone Fireplace with Christmas Mantel Garland
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Decorated with stockings and Christmas ornaments, this Christmas garland mantel brings out the festive season in everyone. A smooth light-grained coffee table and bowl of pinecones complement the white stone texture of the mantel.
20 of Ornamental Jolly Christmas Garland for Mantel
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The Christmas Garland is decked out with several round ornaments, complementing the heavily decorated red and white living room. Stripes and checkers feature in this space filled with personality.
21 of Warm and Cozy Christmas Garland for Mantel
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The best way to celebrate Christmas? Cuddle up by the warm fireplace with a lit-up Christmas garland and a cozy red blanket. When you’re done, open up the presents stuffed neatly into adorably patterned stockings.
22 of Layered Christmas Garlands for Fireplace Mantel
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The layering of different Christmas garlands for mantel helps to bring a piece of the outdoors into this farmhouse-style living room, complementing the Christmas trees and white stockings. The brick fireplace and white built-in shelves create a traditional look.
23 of Basketweave Tiled Fireplace with Christmas Garland Mantel
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This diagonal basketweave-tiled fireplace is decorated with a sage green Christmas garland and snow-white stockings. A trio of festive Christmas images is framed and placed at the top of the mantel, bringing about a festive mood.
24 of Christmas Centerpiece for Living Room Coffee Table
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Light gray marble tile fireplace with white trim is fitted against a dark gray board and batten accent wall. The fireplace faces a light wood and black metal coffee table adorned with a Christmas centerpiece.
25 of White and Gray Mosaic Tile Fireplace with Art Above
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White and gray mosaic tile fireplace with art above is accessorized with pine garland on the white mantel. The fireplace is fitted next to white built-in living room cabinets facing a round light wood coffee table.
26 of Stacked Wood Surrounded by White Brick
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Wood in varying sizes sits in a stack under a wood mantle with gray and white stockings. Green garland and candlesticks rest upon the mantle under a festive sign. Rustic vases and throw pillows stand on a white brick platform.
27 of Warm and Cozy Christmas Mantel
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The sage green, pine Christmas garland mantel draped over the white fireplace complements the warm and cozy aesthetics of the room. The addition of the wooden mirror and woven basket helps to add a hint of rustic ambiance.
28 of Glass Door with Christmas Garland Wreath
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A classic, black-framed, exterior glass door is decorated with a Christmas wreath. The adjacent fireplace is decorated with ornaments such as garlands, candles, and miniature pine trees, in line with the Christmas spirit.
29 of Homemade Christmas Ornaments on Mantel
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The pine-green Christmas garland mantel stands in beautiful contrast with the homemade wooden ornaments that hang above a hardwood and white-painted fireplace. Bells, snowflakes, pine cones, and other ornaments sit atop the fireplace mantel.
30 of White Christmas Garland on Mantel
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A decorated arched white fireplace is what you see when you first enter the living room. Accompanying the white aesthetics are personalized striped stockings, a framed quote, and a fully-decorated white Christmas tree.
31 of Seasonal White Christmas Garland Mantel
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To celebrate the festive season, the fireplace mantel is heavily decorated with stockings, bells, and tree ornaments. Standing out is the red Christmas quote framed and hung on the wall behind the brick fireplace.
32 of Christmas Mantel Garland with TV
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The centerpiece of this living room is the Christmas-decorated mantel designed with red, white, and green stockings, a flocked pine garland, and string decorations. The TV placed at the top allows for any festive quotes to be displayed.
33 of Whitewashed Brick Fireplace with Christmas Garland for Mantel
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A whitewashed brick fireplace with gold firescreen is decorated with off-white candles and reindeer. Red ribbons and berries complement the pine green garland on the mantel. A brightly-lit green Christmas tree sits adjacent.
34 of Comfy Living Room with Christmas Garland on Mantel
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The Christmas garland mantel is decorated with green and white stockings, complementing the white and green aesthetics of the sitting areas. Above the mantel sits candles and miniature Christmas trees.
35 of Modern White Stone Mantel with Christmas Garland
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The white-stoned mantel with Christmas garland fits nicely in this modern white home. A wooden coffee table stands as a centerpiece of the living room, with stripes complementing the grey rug that sits beneath it.
