"Fireplaces, thanks to their dreamy mantels, are one of the most sought-after home features - especially around the holiday season. That area essentially becomes the heart or focal point of your Christmas decor, as it's where stockings are hung and family gathers. However, if you're just decorating the actual mantel and not the space around it, then you're really missing out on a dramatic decor moment."
"Carrie Miller from @acarriedaffairdesigns wanted a Christmas aesthetic that's "classy with elegance, but nostalgic." And to Miller, that means going back to basics with garlands, tinsel, and pops of red. In the living room, Miller gave the mantel the Christmas treatment, but also carried the decor to the ceiling, which really transformed the entire room. How to Make Your Mantel Pop This Christmas"
""I started with adding garland to the top of the bookshelves, and then of course, added some red garland," Miller said in the video. Miller draped a swag of faux greenery above the mantel and then layered a red ornament garland and a handmade red paper chain garland in front of it. Then, Miller carried the paper chain into the center of the room, where a wreath was hung like a pendant light."
A fireplace mantel and surrounding space can serve as the central focal point of holiday decor, where stockings hang and family gathers. A classic, elegant, nostalgic aesthetic includes garlands, tinsel, and red accents. Layering faux greenery, red ornament garland, and a handmade red paper chain adds depth, and extending garland above bookshelves or to the ceiling amplifies the impact. Hanging a wreath in the room's center like a pendant light creates a dramatic centerpiece when overhead lighting is absent. These techniques transform a mantel-focused arrangement into a cohesive, room-wide Christmas display.
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