Once the holiday season is wrapped up, and the festive garlands and Christmas stockings go back into storage, your fireplace mantel can be left feeling a little bare and uninspired.
A common post-Christmas dilemma is how to make your home feel like your own again after hosting for the holidays, but what about filling those now-empty gaps that were once brimming with festive cheer and now feel a bit dull and flat? Much like the whole of January...
Rather than letting your mantel sit bare to gather dust, now is the perfect time to seek out some winter mantel decor to bring your fireplace back to its festive former glory. I'm talking a touch of season style with some faux foliage, plenty of warm light, and some vintage-inspired accessories to create a characterful display once more.
Winter Mantel Decor Ideas to shop now
If you're looking to revamp your mantel with some cozy winter decor, now is the time to swap out the festive hues of reds and greens for neutral tones and winter whites, your pinecones for rustic foliage, and candy canes for candle sticks.
A carefully curated mantel can set the tone for the rest of your room, so whether you're drawn to a minimal display or you prefer a more layered look, these are my favorite mantel decor finds.
As a vintage lover, I love the idea of lining up my mantel with an array of rustic terracotta vases and jugs filled with seasonal florals. Made from 100% terracotta in India, this vase from Magnolia is a timeless buy.
While they're undeniably beautiful all year round, tallow berries really come into their own in winter. Adding height, texture, and warmth to your mantel, I love the fluffiness of each stem.
Get ahead of the curve with the chrome trend with this beautifully crafted stainless steel candleholder. Inspired by three rope-twisted vintage objects and crafted in India, this is a truly unique piece to light up your mantel.
Of course, it would be remiss of me to not include some lovely taper candles to reintroduce some glow to your space now the twinkly lights have been put away. This on-trend burgundy Bordeaux shade adds a burst of color too.
Have you ever considered lampscaping your mantel? The beauty of a petite portable lamp, like this one designed by Joanna Gaines' Magnolia for Target, is that it can be placed anywhere around the home for extra ambiance, no wires needed.
Now no one said you've got to completely retire the mantel garland. Just be sure to select something that doesn't read too festive – like this hand-crafted iron garland made in the shape of ivy.
Fill up some of your gaps once filled by nutcrackers and miniature Christmas trees with oddities like this antiqued brass clock that has been designed to sit prettily atop any shelf, including your mantel.
The humble matchbox or matchstick holder has become almost a status symbol of the vignette world of late. Simply add them to your mantel, shelves, or coffee table alongside some pretty candles to add shape and interest.
Finally, buy into this year's color du jour with a deep plum-purple display of faux foliage. Bringing the feeling of a crisp winter's day into your home, these artificial Cimicifuga sprays add dimension and color.
So, if your fireplace is feeling a little bare post-holidays, don’t wait to give it the revamp it deserves. With these winter mantel decor finds, you can create a cozy and stylish display that sets the tone for the new year ahead.
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