Beautiful Christmas Mantel Garland Ideas

Published: October 20, 2024 I HOME DECORATING

This post is all about beautiful Christmas mantel ideas which include Christmas mantel garland with lights, Christmas mantel garland with bells, and different ornaments.

christmas mantel garland ideas
White Dreamy Christmas Mantel Garland with Lights
christmas mantel garland ideas
Vibrant Christmas Mantel Garland with Bells

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Whenever the Christmas season or winter starts rolling in, it’s time to start decorating! We all love putting up Christmas trees and ornaments, but one spot you should never forget is the mantel. Why? Because the mantel is often the heart of the home! It’s where everyone gathers to cozy up during chilly days, and it instantly brings that warm, festive Christmas vibe.

Decorating your mantel doesn’t have to be complicated. With just a few touches—like a garland with twinkling lights, some Christmas balls, or even small Christmas trees from your backyard—you can transform the space into something magical.

Take a look at these stunning Christmas garland ideas that will bring that festive cheer right into your home!

White Dreamy Christmas Mantel Garland with Lights

We’ve curated a nice dreamy and snowy Christmas mantel garland idea for you.

christmas mantel garland ideas

To decorate your Christmas mantel, start by choosing a focal point such as the wall above it. A beautiful Christmas wreath makes a great choice as the centerpiece.

Green Christmas Wreath with Pinecones, Lights, and Berries

christmas wreath

Christmas Mantel Garland with Lights, Carolina Pine, and Decorated with Pine Cones

christmas mantel garland ideas

Next, you need a Christmas mantel garland with lights. This will make your mantel look even more lively. Hang your garland across the mantel and slightly over the edges to create a natural look. If you have a narrow mantel use an adhesive or a hook to put the garland in place. This garland already includes fairly lights which makes it look more festive!

Winter Snowy Forest Scene, Winter Wall Art for Christmas Home Décor

christmas mantel garland ideas

To add to the winter look, we’ve chosen this 2-piece wall art decor with a snowy picturesque scenery.

White Decorative Vintage Lantern with Candles (2 per pack)

christmas mantel garland ideas
christmas mantel garland ideas

To create a balanced look, put 2 lanterns on the opposite sides of the mantel and include white candles to create layers at the center.

White Candle (4 X 8 inches)

christmas mantel garland ideas

Tabletop Christmas Tree with Snowy Concolor (2 ft)

christmas mantel garland ideas

Add tabletop Christmas trees on both sides to finish the look! These small Christmas trees are very versatile and you can use them to decorate other areas of your home next year such as your entryway, kitchen counter, side table, etc.

White and Neutral-colored Knitted Christmas Stockings

christmas mantel garland ideas

Add these knitted neutral stockings to make your mantel look cozy.

For the finishing touches add pine cones and silver glittery balls to the garland for a more wintery look.

Large Pine Cones

christmas mantel garland ideas

4″ Christmas Ball Ornaments (4pc Set Silver)

christmas mantel garland ideas

This next Christmas mantel idea brings a splash of color and an energetic vibe. Featuring red ornaments, bells, a lush garland, reindeer accents, and a mix of striped and checkered stockings, it gives off a lovely, farmhouse feel that’s perfect for the season.

Vibrant Christmas Mantel Garland with Bells, Pines, and Reindeer

christmas mantel garland ideas

Norfolk Pine Christmas Wreath with Red Ornaments

christmas wreath

This Christmas wreath with red ball ornaments, a playful red reindeer, and pine accents, serves as the perfect focal point for your mantel. The combination of pines, berries, and bells adds a festive charm that creates a joyful atmosphere in your home.

Pine Christmas Garland with Bells

christmas mantel garland ideas

It’s important to choose a garland that complements your other decor. We’ve selected a simple yet elegant garland that perfectly balances the vibrant colors from other accents, like the stockings, wooden trees, and reindeer displayed on the mantel. The subtle greenery ties everything together for a cohesive look.

Shabby Chic Bells (Set of 4)



Adding a shabby chic bell to your mantel can enhance the overall farmhouse aesthetic, giving it a charming and rustic feel.

Wooden Christmas Trees (Set of 2)

christmas mantel garland ideas

Use these wooden Christmas trees to create a balanced look in your mantel and add these two beautiful reindeer as decorative pieces to add to the mantel’s overall theme.

christmas mantel garland ideas

Red Striped Christmas Stocking w/Bells, Personalized Wooden Initial Monogram

christmas mantel garland ideas
christmas mantel garland ideas

Add a personal touch to your mantel decor by including your family’s initials on the Christmas stockings. It’s a simple yet meaningful way to make your mantel unique.

Red Gingham Burlap Christmas Stockings (set of 6)

christmas mantel garland ideas

These adorable burlap stockings add to the natural look of your mantel along with the small wooden Christmas trees. Look, there’s also a reindeer design at the center of the stockings!

christmas mantel garland ideas

Lastly, place two small Christmas trees at the bottom of the mantel to finish the look.

There you have it, our two beautiful Christmas mantel garland decor ideas that will make your home look more cozy this Christmas season!

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