37 Stunning Christmas Fireplace Decor Ideas

DIY some large-scale Christmas mantel modern art with canvases and some acrylic paint. Big mantel impact on a not-so-big budget.

And who says Christmas has to = red + green. Non-traditional Christmas palettes like this one in yellow and green can be refreshing and fun!

Monika Hibbs' home looks beautiful throughout the year, but I truly love how she decked it out for the holidays during her Style at Home magazine shoot. The mantel is a natural beauty with layers of greenery (though not your typical pine), real gingerbread houses, and a TON of simple white taper candles.

Lucy's home is always stunning. And the holidays it is especially so. Her dark and moody Christmas mantel features pops of gold decor and beautiful evergreen garland.

The gutsy black fireplace is the perfect backdrop for this display. Can you imagine how lovely it looks at night with the candles lit and the tree lights on?

Often less is more when decorating in general, and that goes for during the holidays, too.

This Christmas mantel is the perfect example. Place a few foraged stems into various vases you have on hand and intermix with candles and greens.

A gorgeous wintery piece of art elevates this farmhouse Christmas mantel even more. This holiday decor could stay up all winter long, well past Christmas Day.

Check out this understated beauty from Hip and Humble Style. A rustic, elegant mantel in shades of white, wood and green.

In our home, we had a little fun with the fireplace. See how we covered books in different shades of green and filled the fireplace. It's a perfect idea for a non-functional, or faux fireplace. This fireplace is a kitschy dream full of snowmen, reindeers, Christmas trees...even a dancing Santa!

Blue and white decor continues to be extremely popular. One look at this DIY Christmas garland and you can see why. It's so full and lush. The included tutorial makes it look easy to create your own, too!

Tip: Tree ornaments make lovely garland filler if your own garlands are looking a little thin and skimpy!

Bring in natural elements to your Christmas decor with a DIY orange garland. Shades of ivory in the stockings, little trees and other decor gives this farmhouse mantel a light and bright feel. Add fresh cedar greenery for lots of texture and dimension. The thick knit stockings are lovely, too!

If you are a lover of neutral decorations, take a look at how Carrie from Lovely, etc. used cream stockings and flocked trees to pop against her navy fireplace.

You can make a statement with your fireplace decor by grouping pillar candles in various sizes across the mantel. Fresh greenery and garland are all that's needed for this traditional style.

Bottlebrush trees with gorgeous black satin ribbon bows, fresh garland, and twinkle lights are perfectly displayed in this elegant Christmas mantel. This is another example of when less is more!

Primitive wood houses grouped with bottlebrush trees makes for a delightful wintery scene on this fireplace. Stands of different garlands (acorns, pine cones, nuts/berries, etc) can add texture and color to the display.

Peaches and greens are the color scheme that sets the stage here for a beautiful boho Christmas mantel by talented Jessica Garvin.

If color is your thing, then you'll love this peppy, pretty, merry and bright mantel (and the rest of the holiday decor) from Jen's house of Tatertots and Jello fame.

The simple wood tree statuettes on Cherished Bliss' mantel gives it a bit of a modern look, even though the overall feel is still rustic and cozy with the greenery and buffalo check plaid stockings.

Stacking a non-working fireplace with wood adds natural beauty. A simple wreath and stockings with bright pops of color create a Christmas mantel with beautiful simplicity.

Looking for ideas to adorn your coastal or lakeside retreat for the holidays? Lilypad Cottage always has beautiful ideas, like this simple mantel of greenery, candle holders, and neutral stockings.

This room shows that it's hard to go wrong with LOTS of greenery!

This is one of the most fun Christmas mantels I've ever seen. It's anything but serious, and extremely playful. Use gifts that would otherwise sit under the tree to spruce up the fireplace, instead! Want to change up your holiday decor? Think rainbows!

No train set for your Christmas village? Then set up your village on your mantel! Isn't this setup so quaint and calming? Holiday perfection!

Oh, and if you love Christmas village sets, stop by and see ours! We call it our Dept. 56 village on a Dollar Store budget!

No mantel? No problem! Make your own using whatever surface you've got! In this case an upright piano!

Take advantage of empty (of full) picture frames. They add extra eye candy, and make a great place to hang wreaths or more garland!

And don't forget pine cones! They are simple rustic element that gives a lovely natural look to any mantle.

Go bold with color for the holidays! This boho-style Christmas fireplace is decked out with colorful taper candles, fresh greenery draped asymmetrically, tassel garland, and fun stockings with bright, vibrant fringe.

Aniko's home from Place of My Taste looks amazing each and every year over the holidays, whether she decorates with a traditional, or non-traditional slant. This year, she chose to go for a traditional palette, but with a very hip, updated feel.

Oversized, green metallic cones were the perfect inspiration for this gorgeous Christmas mantel. They really stand out with the pops of blue. Simple pompom garland and knit stockings complete this fireplace.

Decorate your mantel in sparkly neutrals with lots of texture. Christina from The DIY Mommy paired flocked garlands with an old Ikea eucalyptus garland. Pretty wired copper fairy lights add a little sparkle.

My friend Julia styles her home beautifully for the holidays. This mantel is not the typical with the greenery covering the entire mantel, but rather she has it bunched on either end with some chunky, wooden garland strung across, and beautiful candles flanking the ends.

A great way to keep costs down when decorating your home is to make some of your holiday decor!

This fireplace mantel includes lots of DIY projects. The simple hoop wreaths with fresh greenery have a minimalist look that blends perfectly with the white brick fireplace.

Flocked garlands are the perfect backdrop for classic red in this stunning Christmas mantel. The red really pops and creates such a statement.

Does your home have a coastal vibe? Prep for a coastal Christmas by including a few shells on your mantel display. The DIY oyster shell mirror creates a focal point and looks great paired with a coastal tree.

You will want to save those egg cartons after seeing this next mantel! There is a tutorial for the egg carton flower garland that looks super easy. The red flowers really pop against the green garland.

Ashley and Jamin's home is FUN. Every square inch. So it's no surprise that their Christmas mantel is happy, joyous and whimsical, too. This mantel is pure Christmas magic!

Have fun with your holiday decorating by adding unexpected touches to your fireplace. This eclectic and elegant mantel has an old-world style to it. Decorate with things that you love!

Take a look at this bohemian living room, all decked out for Christmas. The fireplace mantel is the centerpiece of the room. With colorful pompom stockings and tassel garland, it couldn't be more fun!

Claire has a simple palette, and an extraordinary result on her Christmas mantel. The greens are so rich and even the black really helps the other colors pop and make a lovely impact. Plus...plaid stockings are such a classic touch.

Kim from Salvaged Living shares several budget-friendly DIY projects to help you decorate your home for the holidays. You will be surprised to see what those pretty trees are made from!

All you need are a few simple pieces to decorate your fireplace for Christmas. A couple of trees, reindeer, lanterns and wreath welcome Christmas without being cluttered. Love that the hearth is decorated as well.

Do you see those gorgeous boho-style stockings? They are a super fun DIY! You can check out the tutorial so you can make your own. They are full of texture and dimension.

Paula from Virginia Sweet Pea decorates a traditional mantel with colors of red, green, and gold. Combined with fresh greenery and pinecones, it's such a warm and welcoming space.