Christmas Mantel Decorating - Liven Up Your Home for the Holidays

ireplace Mantels 123 Buying Guidedifferent cultures. On the other hand, if you are
Welcome to the wonderful world of fireplacean émigré, use your fireplace
mantels and fireplace mantel ideas. A mantel shelfmantel to evocate the Christmas spirit from back
is more than just a piece of wood mountedhome.
above your hearth. It's the perfect accent youLess is More
place on your home. The mantel is where youIf you subscribe to a minimalist school of design
place your most prized possessions, pictures ofand don’t like the clutter of too many
loved ones, and even where you hang yourknick-knacks and doodads around your home this
stockings at Christmas time. That's why you needtheme is perfect for you. You could create an
to select a fireplace mantel that reflects theelegantly simple display on your mantle using
design of your home, fits well with your fireplace,minimal decoration – such as a richly
and has enough space to accommodate thedesigned scented candle, flowers or even a
possessions you want to place on it.strategically placed single Christmas stocking.
However, selecting the perfect mantel piece isChristmas Spirit
not an easy job, especially if you're fresh out ofWhat puts you in the Christmas spirit? Maybe
fireplace mantel ideas or have no clue what yourit’s a favorite carol or specific scene from
options are. Use this fireplace mantel buying guidea Christmas story. Whatever it is that gets you in
to help you find and select the best mantel shelfthe mood incorporate it into your décor
for your home.– weather it be Santa on his sleigh, Frosty
Get creative with your fireplace mantel thisthe Snowman, or the soft harmony of Silver Bells.
holiday season. Make it the vivid centerpiece ofGifts Galore for the Holidays
your home.This is a very simple theme that just extends the
Here are some Christmas mantel decorating ideasspace and excitement that are usually reserved
that will keep your guests talking long after thefor under your Christmas tree to the rest of the
season’s come and gone.room, including your fireplace mantel. Placing gifts
Bring Back the Style of Christmas Paststrategically in unexpected places will give your
If you are in the mood to get really creative thishome the feel of a treasure trove.
holiday season and want your ChristmasGet Sentimental
décor to stand out, do some research andBring out all those old, forgotten handmade
deck your halls with decorations from a timeChristmas decorations for a holiday décor
gone by. Go for opulent with a Victorian theme,that fun and sentimental.
or try for the more subdued, but classy ColonialIn the end, whatever theme you decide on for
America look.your décor this Christmas, keep in mind
Bring the World Home this Christmasthat your decorations will have to blend in with
This season use your fireplace mantel to reflectthe rest of the room. Also remember to use the
the holiday traditions of another culture ornatural focal draw of your fireplace mantel to its
country. For example, you could incorporate infull potential by making it the decorative core of
your decorating scheme souvenirs thatthe room.
you’ve picked during your travels in otherSo, get creative and have fun with your fireplace
countries. You could also use your mantel tomantel decorations this Christmas for a unique
display nativity scenes as represented byambience and a memorable holiday.