45 Stunning Christmas Mantels to Inspire Yours

This is my most recent mantel! I went with an earthy, organic vibe this year, and I'm pretty happy with how it turned out! You can click through to see this aesthetic carried out in the rest of my home!

If you like more of a neutral, crisp but cozy mantel, this one might inspire! Green, gold, black and white as the color palette keeps things elegant and classy, while the rich layering of garlands and mix of soft textiles keep is warm and inviting.

Those dried oranges, though!! This look is the quintessential old-fashioned, nostalgic Christmas that brings all the vintage feels! A wonderful mix of classic with modern touches.

If you are loving that orange look, this is a just a stunning look! Beautiful inspiration for a cozy, rustic look. (And if you want an orange wreath to go with it, you can get a tutorial here!)

I love the minimalist take on this Christmas mantel, but it is no way lacking in effect! That gorgeous, lush garland steals the show, and only needs a few accents to complete the look - candles, ribbons, and stockings. Absolutely stunning Christmas cottage aesthetic!

I love the fresh idea of the stockings ABOVE the mantel! Truly simple but striking and original - putting a tree branch in center stage!

Here's another fantastic evergreen themed Christmas mantel in a light and bright rustic style. So many of these decorations are a seamless transfer to winter decor.

I just love the elegance and simplicity of this display. The classy mix of neutrals with black, white, and gold... each piece is just enough. Truly ovely.

I'm a big fan of Inspired by Charm's decor style - and this mantel didn't disappoint! I love the lush pine garland with those oversized pinecones! The layers of the star and bead garland puts this look over the top.

If you like rustic decor but are a fan of the white and bright, this mantel ties it together perfectly!

If you're a fan of winter whites and warm neutrals, you look this mantel! Super cozy, with lots of wood tones... a unique and gorgeous look!

I wish I knew who created this display to give credit to! It's on Pinterest but the whites are so wonderfully done, yet so warm and cozy!

This was the year of the berries for me! After years of no red, I brought in the full mistletoe theme, with berry stems and a small bough to hang on the mirror. I even found a mistletoe sign to pull it all together! The bells were restrung with ribbon to play into the other black accents.

If you like to add just a few Christmas touches to your current decor, this one should inspire you! A few exclusively Christmas elements are added in with decor that can be used any time of year! Brilliant!

If you like a more moody look for Christmas, take note! The black sign, the dark stockings, the deep greens - a rich and warm display.

This look brings all of the vintage charm! The sheet music, the lush greens, the oversized bells - all the feels of an updated version of a nostalgic Christmas. See more of this look Live Oak Nest Blog!

Liz always does an amazing Christmas mantel, but this is one of my favorites! The ribbon and the dried orange garland has inspired my own home on more than one Christmas!

Whenever I am daydreaming about what kind of Christmas mantel to create, my mind always wanders back to this one! I just love the berry and birch theme, with all the cozy, rustic and nostalgic elements. This is a timeless classic!

This is another mantel I did, wanting a more traditional feel. The wreath is a simple repurposed thrift store find, hung simply on a frame, for the focal point. Layers of garland draped with beads and bells for a cozy Christmas atmosphere!

This sparkly winter white is just gorgeous! Get step by step tips foir how to put toegether something similar!

Farmhouse stuyle has a wonderful space for bright, light, and cheery. This is a fun space that is classy and not cliche! Crisp, clean, and inviting with nostalgic accents.

I was wanting a very soft and neutral aesthetic for my Christmas mantel that year, and it’s still one of my favorites. The oversized ‘This House Believes’ sign was created from a design in my Etsy shop, and it takes center stage. I love the coziness of beads and dried oranges to enhance the warmth’s of the season!

I love the bright cheerfulness of this red! The red pops against the white and is a gorgeous mix of rustic and farmhouse decor!

This is such a festive theme for a mantel! I love the array of nutcrackers (all hand-painted here!). This looks so gorgeous with the gold ornaments mixed in and the lovely corner statement!

This is rustic Christmas decor at its finest! Lots of wood and neutral tones mixed with crisp winter whites for contrast. Love all of these charming, rustic elements!

There is so much to love about this mantel! It's clean, bright, with just the right touces of red, green, and warmth! And don't miss the details on that hearth display!

This is some gorgeous decorating here! I love the bright reds and Christmas cheer! Lots of rustic touches for cozy warmth, too!

I love the unique pieces in here! The sign made with spindles, the amber bottles, the pom-pom garland... a refreshing mix of originality!

Classic, rustic, and modern - all in the same scene! The ribbons add a vintage touch, the candles add the coziness of Christmas and all the details pull it together!

If you like a richer look for your Christmas decor, these deep greens add warmth without being 'too much. I love the mix of rustic and modern here!

Oh my. If this isn't a scroll stopper! I adore the simple look of the mirrors and the printed sheet music. The cozy stockings and tags... just wow.

Some flocked evergreens mixed in with gold accents create a perfectly cozy Christmas mantel!

Lush evergreen garland with bead and bells (and stockings, of course) are all you need for a clean but cozy look!

More fuzzy stockings! If you notice, just about all of the decorations are white! That is a totally legit way to go for Christmas - a winter wonderland!

This is another look that is simple and clean but has so many fantastic elements - like the lanterns, the bells, that sign! Here, less is definitely more!

A statement piece like a sign in black, a few key decorative accents - that's all you need for a striking mantel! I will say - those bells get me every time!

The garland steal the show on this one! A statement sign and a few candles are all you need to go with it!

Is there anything cozier on a Christmas mantel than fuzzy, furry stockings? The grey steel-colored ornaments adds a crispness that beautifully mixes textures.

This is the perfect mix of modern minimalist and neutral farmhouse. Not overdone, not busy but peaceful and serene.

I love the touch of boho here with the weave mirror! A few neutral colored signs and tree decor with furry stockings and beaded tags - wonderfully modern and warm!

A few coordinating pieces are all you need for a stunning mantel! The red sign ties in with the stockings, the candle holders tie in with the mantel and lattice sign - the greens bring it all together for a total Christmas package!

If you love a clean, Scandinavian type of decor, let this be your inspiration for your mantel! Just love it! (If you love the Scandinavian look for Christmas, here's a post with 40 more ideas!)

A light, airy modern look for Christmas decor! I love how simple and 'not busy' this decor is! The monochromatic palette is easy on the eyes, creating a soft inviting space.

If you like style and simplicity, this one is for you! Just a few Christmas elements, but it is totally enough. It's perfect for a minimalist, decluttered, elegant look.

If you're looking for something fresh, modern, and unique, look close at this! Non-traditional Christmas greens, oversized stars, hanging ornaments... breathtaking!

If you liked the idea of hanging ornaments from a mantel, give this one a try! A truly original spin on Christmas decor that is modern and trend-setting!

I love the full view of the minimalist approach to Christmas decor. The built-ins on the sides are tastefully decorated for the holidays to coordinate beautifully with the mantel. Not overdone, not too little... just right.