29 Christmas Fireplace Decor Ideas

The fireplace is the heart of the home during the holiday season, and there is nothing like gazing at twinkling Christmas lights or a crackling fire to warm your heart.

It’s the perfect place to decorate with a festive touch, and we’ve rounded up 28 Christmas fireplace decor ideas that will turn your fireplace into a focal point for the most wonderful time of the year.

1. Add a Touch of Greenery to Your Mantel

If you want to keep things simple, add a few mini Christmas trees to your mantel and call it a day.

This look is easy to achieve and adds a touch of greenery to your mantel without going overboard.

We love how the trees are staggered in height to create a more dynamic display.

2. Add a Few Twinkling Lights

For a simple, yet elegant look, place a few strands of lights in the fireplace to create a warm, cozy glow.

You can even add a strand of garland to the mix and let it drape over the lights.

3. Use Your Stockings as a Focal Point

If you’re a fan of hanging stockings, make them the focal point of your fireplace decor.

This is a great idea if you are short on space and can’t fit a lot of decor on your mantel.

Here, a simple garland with red and green accents is all that’s needed to make the stockings stand out.

You can also take this idea and add more decor around the stockings.

Think of them as the “centerpiece” of your fireplace and then add in more decor around them.

4. Add a Few Vintage Christmas Decorations

When it comes to holiday decor, vintage items are always a good idea.

This mantel by Sugar and Charm is adorned with a few vintage items like the Santa boot, a few bottle brush trees, and an old-fashioned clock.

This mantel is also a great example of how to use different textures to create a cozy display.

5. Add a Few of Your Favorite Ornaments

We love how this mantel is decked out with a few of the family’s favorite ornaments.

This is a great way to add a pop of color to your mantel decor if you have a tree in a different room or you don’t have a lot of other decor in your home.

Just make sure to use a variety of sizes and shapes and to sprinkle in a few other types of decor like stockings and greenery.

6. Use a Few Candles to Create Ambiance

If you don’t want to light a fire, but still want to create a cozy ambiance in your home, arrange a few candles of varying heights in your fireplace.

This is a great option if you want to create a more minimalist look.

You can also add a few small bottle brush trees to the mix, and place a few candles around the fireplace to add to the cozy feel.

7. Add a Christmas Wreath to Your Mantel

If you don’t have a lot of space on your mantel, a small wreath is a great way to add a pop of color and a little holiday cheer.

You can also use a wreath as a base and add more decor to it, like the string of lights and the stockings in this photo.

8. Use a Few Pinecones to Add Texture

Pinecones are a classic Christmas decorating staple and they’re perfect for adding a bit of texture to your fireplace mantel.

For this look, you can use a few large pinecones as a base and then add in other elements like a garland, candles, and even a few Christmas presents to fill in the space.

9. Add a Few Colorful Christmas Decorations

Take a cue from this living room designed by Emily Henderson and add a few colorful Christmas decorations to your fireplace.

The red, white, and green garland is a classic touch, but the colorful stockings and wreath add a modern twist.

10. Use a Few Presents to Add Color

A few presents can add color and texture to your fireplace mantel.

This mantel features a simple garland and a few presents in different sizes.

The presents are wrapped in simple black and white paper and tied with a black and white ribbon.

The presents add color and texture without being overwhelming.

11. Add a Few Snowflakes to Your Mantel

If you have a more simple, neutral mantel display, consider adding a few snowflakes to the mix.

These wooden ones add the perfect amount of texture and visual interest to this mantel.

12. Use a Few Christmas Cards to Add Color

If you’re looking to add a pop of color to your mantel, use Christmas cards.

Simply tape them to the wall or place them on the mantel to add a festive touch.

You can also use the colors in the cards to inspire the rest of the items you display.

In this case, a few red and green bottle brush trees are the perfect addition.

13. Add a Few Snowmen to Your Mantel

There’s nothing quite as magical as seeing a fresh blanket of snow.

Bring that same feeling of wonder inside your home by adding a few snowmen to your mantel.

Mix in some bottle brush trees and a few touches of red to finish the look.

14. Add a Few Christmas Trees to Your Mantel

If you have a long mantel, you have the perfect space to create a miniature forest.

Use small bottle brush trees in various sizes and colors. Then, fill in the empty spaces with small houses and other Christmas decor.

15. Use a Few Candy Canes to Add Color

If you’re a fan of a more simple, neutral, or minimalist Christmas mantel, you can still add a pop of color to your display.

Here, a few colorful candy canes are placed in a clear vase to add a bit of red to the otherwise white mantel.

You could do this with any color candy to match your existing decor.

Conclusion

Opt for a cool color scheme to give your living room a modern, wintry look. This room by the blogger behind The Golden Girl features a white, silver, and gray mantel, with hints of pale pink and blue. A flocked garland and frosted tree add to the winter wonderland vibe.