Traditional to Modern: How to Decorate Your Mantel for the Holidays
Dress up your mantel (and living room) three unique ways this holiday season with these fresh and festive looks.
Vintage Yuletide
Layered Hues
The best trick for getting the most impact from red and green decor is by introducing it in slightly different hues with a variety of sheens and finishes.
Monogrammed Stockings
To get longevity from your holiday stockings, choose a classic knit style. An extra layer of personalization, such as initials for each family member, will make them memorable for decades of holiday celebrations.
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Tons of Texture
Any time you're dressing up sleek, modern surfaces for the holidays, try mixing them with coarse textures. Here, the leather look of the contemporary chairs is updated with a chunky, knit throw and a graphic pillow.
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Woodland Whites
Create an all-natural, organic look with layered whites and woodsy touches. This living room is packed with different shades of white and ivory, along with tons of texture through accents and furniture.
Light and Bright
Bring statement lighting atop your mantel with battery-operated stars. The graphic shapes add a gorgeous, white glow to the space.
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Neutral Stockings
Take the less-is-more approach with your mantel by hanging stockings in neutral shades of grey and white. Whenever color isn't the main focus, it's smart to stick with stockings in neutral tones that offer lots of texture or timeless patterns.
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Contrasting Colors
One of the most seamless and organic ways to add contrast to a woodsy white look is with a few elements of green and brown. These vignettes feature a slew of white accessories, all which stand out against the green garland and rust-toned frame of the farmhouse mirrors.
Woodland Shapes
Luxe Comfort
Bring an unexpected touch to your mantel with a color scheme of midnight blue and merlot red. This combination will strike a luxe vibe that's rich and high style.
