26 Best Christmas Mantel Decor Ideas in 2022

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• A Christmas mantel can be adorned with everything from bottlebrush trees and garlands to candles and ornaments.
• Choose festive holiday decorations to give your mantel texture, dimension, and charm.
• We rounded up 26 Christmas mantel decor ideas below, from classic to modern themes. 

Your fireplace mantel or ledge is one of the best areas to showcase holiday decorations. There are no hard and fast rules to decorating this space, but we have several tips and Christmas mantel decor ideas to inspire you. 

Whether you’re looking to create a classic design with shades of green and red or want to assemble a unique Christmas village, we’ve rounded up our best decorations. Plus, we’ve included insight on how to style your living room mantel to make it cohesive with your vision. It might just upstage your Christmas tree!