50 Christmas Fireplace Mantel Decoration Ideas

You can’t really say you’re ready tocelebrate Christmasuntil you’ve decorated thefireplace mantel. It’s a tradition to turn the mantel into a focal point for a special holiday.

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这个圣诞节，您可以尝试一些不同的想法。看一下这些，然后选择您的最爱。

圣诞节壁炉壁炉装饰的历史

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A common Christmas custom is to decorate the fireplace mantel with things like garlands, wreaths or stockings. Hanging stockings from the fireplace mantel, bedposts, windowsills and all sorts of other places is a very old traditional which has to do with the legend of St. Nicholas.

The legend of St. Nicholas is believed to be the source of inspiration for Santa Claus and in some parts of the world it led to different traditions such as leaving out shoes at night for St. Nicholas to fill with sweets and treats or hanging stockings for the same reason.

But where does the whole stocking tradition come from more exactly? Well, in one of the legends St. Nicholas was traveling through a small village where he learned about a merchant that had fallen on difficult times. The merchant had 3 daughters and no money to afford dowries which meant they couldn’t get married.

Upon learning about the merchant’s daughters and their problems, St. Nicholas decided to secretly help the merchant. He tosses three bags of gold down the chimney. The bags were caught in the girls’ stocking which were hanging from the mantel to dry. The merchant’s daughter discovered the gold in the morning.

Today in some parts of the world children leave their shoes out or hang stockings from the fireplace mantel which are secretly filled with candy, sweets and all sorts of goodies for them during the night and discovered in the morning.

By extension, the custom of hanging stockings from the mantel also became a purely decorative tradition over time.

壁炉壁炉架类型和样式

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The fireplace mantel by definition has a decorative role. It’s a frame surrounding the fireplace and it first appeared in American in the Colonial period. It’s been a staple of interior design ever since becoming a timeless décor element.

从结构的角度来看，壁炉壁炉架有两种主要类型：

The mantel surround

This is a type of mantel which completely frames the fireplace. It’s best suited for large rooms and it has a big visual impact on the room as whole. Mantel surrounds often become focal points for the rooms that they’re a part of

The mantel shelf

In contrast with the surround, the mantel shelf simply tops the fireplace. This leaves plenty of room on either side of the fireplace and makes mantel shelves ideal for small rooms. These are also perfect for minimalist interiors and they’re less expensive as well.

根据样式，我们可以识别各种不同的壁炉架类型。这些旨在匹配某些特定的室内设计样式。

Modern fireplace mantel

• simple and clean, lacking unnecessary adornments
• 通常采用简单和中性的颜色
• doesn’t stand out as much as other styles

Beach-style mantel

• usually made out of wood with a light-colored stained finish
• often with a grey undertone that mimics driftwood
• paired with other beach-inspired interior design details

传统壁炉架

• straight and simple lines
• more ornate compared to a modern mantel
• commonly decorated with carved details

Rustic mantel

• made of reclaimed wood
• has a distressed finish
• 相当大又笨重，边缘粗糙

Industrial mantel

• simple, sometimes not as refined as other types
• made of metal or dark wood
• with dark-colored finishes

Fireplace Mantel Materials

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制作壁炉的材料也决定了它的外观。有很多常见的材料以及一些意想不到的材料：

• 木头——很可能是最常见的材料fireplace mantels. It’s a very versatile material that suits a variety of different styles and it’s also a very accessible material. Wood is also easy to work with including when you want a design with carved out details and all sorts of other decorations.
• Metal – a very distinctive material one which either gives the mantel a historic and retro appearance or a modern-industrial aesthetic. Because metal fireplace mantel are quite uncommon this makes them particularly eye-catching and interesting.
• Stone – a popular material for fireplaces and mantels designed in a traditional or rustic style. Stone-clad fireplaces are iconic and mantels carved out of stone look magnificent. Cast stone mantels are the more affordable type of the bunch but they too require special maintenance, just like the carved stone ones.
• Marble – a timeless and elegant material which in the form of a fireplace can make a room look super sophisticated. However, because marble mantels are quite unusual and extravagant, they’re best suited for large rooms and mansions and they tend to have a formal aesthetic. Marble mantels can be very expensive.
• 石灰石 - 不如大理石壁炉般的奢侈或昂贵，但仍然非常优雅。石灰石具有温暖而微妙的外观，非常适合现代的壁炉壁炉架和现代内饰，但也很容易适应更传统或更乡村的环境。

Instagram Christmas Fireplace Design Inspiration Ideas

Something simple and monochromatic

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这样简单的东西可以适合现代的内饰，并且在斯堪的纳维亚风格的内饰上也非常适合。白色的蜡烛融入其中，但仍然与长袜和花环一起为壁炉架增添了可爱的感觉。查看@loveresidesherefor more inspiration.

Elegant and classic

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For a more elegant touch you can take advantage of other existing décor elements. For instance there’s a big beautiful mirror above this mantel with a magnificent golden frame and it adds a lot to the décor. The Christmas garland is placed just below it, filling the gap between the frame and the mantel. Check out@therealmlandreth59for more ideas.

A mantel décor with lots of little details

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您还可以用许多其他美丽的圣诞装饰品（包括实际树）包围壁炉架。在这种情况下长袜and the烛台provide a background image for the larger decorations placed on either side of the fireplace. Check out this design by@jodie.thedesigntwinsfor inspiration.

红色和绿色的表情在一起

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某些颜色组合已成为圣诞节装饰品和装饰的经典作品。红色和绿色在这种情况下很好地融合在一起，在这里您可以看到它们被用作一个重音颜色cozy-looking fireplace surroundshared by@FiddleLeafinteriors。

Cute little details for a customized look

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You can add all sorts of cute decorations and details to your mantel, like these stylish tags made out of wooden discs. They’re nice and simple and add a touch of customization to the stockings. There’s also a little Ho,Ho,Ho sign also made from a slightly bigger wooden disc tag. Follow@flynn_dotfor more lovely ideas.

A big mantel with plenty of space for Christmas decorations

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A big mantel gives plenty of space for decorations. Here you can see a symmetrical design with quite a bit of details to it. There’s enough space for two tall and slender lamps on the sides, some wall art at the center and garlands, stockings, candles and miniature houses taking up the rest of the space. The gingerbread houses are a lovely touch. Check out@haverstrawhillfor details.

Multiple garlands for a layered look

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Why hang one garland when you can have several beautifully displayed below the mantel? We’re feeling very inspired by this pink-themed Christmas décor shared by@myhoustonhouse.There’s a bunch of miniature trees grouped up on one side, some greenery on the other and even more pink trees at the base of the fireplace.

个性化圣诞壁炉架的黑板标志

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Another cute idea is to hang a chalkboard sign above the mantel. That way you can display a lovely message along with a bunch of other decorations like the more common garland, candles and stockings. What a cozy fireplace décor shared by@pinedaisyhouse! It has all these elements we just mentioned and more.

Fireplace mantel decorated with paper ornaments

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Paper decorations are quite fun and a lot of them are easy to make as well. But whether you craft these yourself or you get them from the store, consider using a few to decorate your fireplace mantel this year. Here you can see these oversized paper ornaments playing with size and perception and a beautiful and full eucalyptus garland that takes over the whole mantel. Check out@lovepropertyuk有关更多细节和灵感。

A simple design that lets the mantel show through

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让一些壁炉架本身保持可见也可能很不错。而不是用花环和装饰覆盖所有东西，而是可以将装饰品集中在中间，然后将侧面打开。我们真的很喜欢这个壁炉装饰的简单和优雅。@abbys_homerenolooks.

The classic green garland and stockings combo

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您无需为了使区域看起来喜庆而超越装饰品。对于壁炉架，足以竖起绿色的花环并悬挂一些长袜，或者代替您通常的装饰品。随便在下面的几件事上随意显示一些东西，以构架壁炉也可能很不错。使用此设计@threetimeshbeplay平台没信用omeas a source of inspiration.

Fairy lights dangling from the mantel

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Candles and mantles go hand in hand and not just as Christmas decorations. Check out how nice these ones look together with the fairy lights on the green garland, the miniature Christmas tree at the bottom and the mirror which actually adds a lot of depth to the décor and serves as a backdrop for the candles. This is a mantel design shared by@chasinglittlebirons.

一个假的壁炉,你只是为了克里斯tmas

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并非所有壁炉都必须起作用。例如，这是一个人造壁炉，它只是为了扮演装饰角色。无论是对您的房屋的永久功能，还是您只在圣诞节前携带的东西，它都是白色的，因此它与墙壁beplay平台没信用融合在一起，并装饰有可爱的小瓶洗的树木，小房子和上方的花圈。查看@ivy.amelia更多细节。

简单颜色与纹理和图案配对

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Decorate your mantel in a way that suits its design and the style of the fireplace. Take this one shared by@bohofarmhouselivingfor example. It’s white buttextured and patterned木制壁炉架突出。它装饰有简单的装饰品，这些装饰品在不覆盖设计的情况下增加了绿色和红色的触摸。

Adding greenery to the fireplace mantel

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Add some greenery to the mantel as a way to bring some of the outdoors in for Christmas. The garland highlights the mantel and the mirror that sits on top adds a lot of depth to the décor. The mirror actually looks like a couple of arched windows. Check out@jk_farmhouselove更多细节。

Garlands and a mantel that blends into the wall

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Here’s another well-balanced design, this time shared by@kelsieemm. The mantel actually blends in since it’s the same color as the wall behind it and very thin and that makes it look as if the green garland is floating. The big wreath hanging above it fills the wall in a simple but effective way.

A Christmas mantel that stands out at night

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如果您想在晚上更明显地看到地幔，则可以用一堆弦灯和蜡烛装饰它。有很多不同的方法可以实现这一目标。许多花环上都有弦灯，您可以添加更多和更多的装饰品，以创建完整而引人注目的设计。查看@supernovaatbeplay平台没信用home有关其他细节和灵感。

一个圣诞相匹配的树放在壁炉架上

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Of course, it might be that you don’t want the fireplace mantel to be the main focal point of the room, especially if theChristmas tree也在这里。您可以继续以类似于树的风格来装饰它，并具有一些独特的方式，这样您就会获得凝聚力的装饰。查看@Christmaslove365for more interesting ideas.

Personalized mantel stocking and matching gift bags

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Here you can see the stocking hanging from the mantel matching the gift bag under the tree. They add color to the whole room and stand out while most of the other decorations are more toned down and neutral in comparison. It’s a décor shared by@ldhomeinterior.

圣诞个性化装饰。

尝试一种怀旧的方法，并邀请所有人回想起过去。如果您还有任何东西，请在壁炉架上显示一些旧的框架照片，以及一些旧玩具。实际上，任何重要的事情都会做到。

Cozy fireplace décor in shades of red

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用可爱的装饰包围壁炉

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A rustic mantel with festive lights

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Retro candles and classic Christmas mantel ornaments

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Christmas Themed décor.

If you’re in the mood for something special. Try a themed mantel décor. For example, try something traditional like “the gifts of the magi” or something a little more unusual inspired by your favorite movies, books, etc.

A nature-inspired Christmas mantel décor

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传统壁炉架décor with symmetrical designs

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Simple mantel designs with Scandinavian charm

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Play with colors and shapes.

Turn the fireplace mantel into a focal point using color. You can hang different-colored stocking or you can display an array of floral ornaments, also featuring a rainbow of colors. You can even borrow a few ornaments from your Christmas tree and display them on the mantel in a creative way.

Fresh colors mixed with white mantle backdrops

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The traditional Christmas mantel color scheme

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A diversity of geometric shapes that balance each other out

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Decorate with candles.

You can use candles to decorate the mantel and make it glow. Use candles of different shapes and sizes and votives and arrange them as you find it fit. You can also use a few other things in between, like pine cones, Christmas tree branches, tree ornaments, etc.

Candles go with any Christmas mantel décor

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Light the candles for a cozy Christmassy look

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Mix and match the candles on your Christmas mantel

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白蜡烛融入圣诞壁炉架装饰

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Find a mantel décor that matches your tree and your style

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Hang a wreath.

You can also decorate the fireplace mantel with wreaths. Either hang a wreath above the mantel or actually, let it rest on it. The wreath can be decorated the same way as your Christmas tree so the two can match or you can make it stand out.