The merriest time of the year is here and it’s almost time for Christmas. Decoration has important role to play in this festival where young and old all forget their worries for the day and indulge in some good times. Christmas in most parts of the world is during winter and thus the role of a fireplace becomes all the more important. But do you really want your fireplace to look rugged old and out of place on the Christmas Day? Surely you don’t and so in this article we bring to you some interesting ideas of fireplace decoration that will brighten up your Christmas. So make the most of this Christmas 2018 and get the best fireplace decoration in your house.
Some interesting fireplace decoration ideas
- The Stacked Stone Fireplace: This is the one to go for if the synthesis of traditional and modern interests you and you have a basement fireplace. Keep your electric fireplace in this area and you can also team this up with a nice collection of decorative items. Since the decoration is somewhat time consuming you can hire a professional for the task in case you do not find time to do it yourself.
- White and gold decoration for the fireplace: Wreaths stockings and such other Christmas decorations can make your fireplace look a lot better than it was. So use the decoration skills for this tempting combination of gold and white near the fireplace area. The Christmas 2018 will get a positive makeover with such a positive set of colors.
- Make sure to decorate above the mantle: This is something many people skip but it is of utmost importance if your mantle piece decoration is to stand out as one of the finest fireplace decoration ideas. Something funky or even a simple Marion Berry wreath will go nicely with the setup as will any set of nice and positive bright colors. In case you have a mirror there you can either take it out for the day or you can place it such that the wreath hangs in front and provides an even more layered look. The pre lit wreaths in this combination will work wonders and this will be one of the best things you can do while decorating mantle.
- Add some garlands: This is a key step to enhance the looks of your fireplace this Christmas. Garlands and other such fresh greens are not just apt for the occasional dinner party but also make for a fine Christmas decoration as well. If you think it won’t go with your modern décor or if you want to use it over and over again then faux garland is a great option for you. Mini ornaments must all be used in the garlands to get the Christmas feelings up and running. A battery powered twinkling light to this otherwise perfect setup just completes the look and it will ensure that your decoration is remembered and appreciated for a long time.
- Personalize the decorations: For the best fireplace decoration you will have to provide a personal touch to the proceedings. Bulb ornaments which can be of various colors and shapes are a great option to use near the fireplace in your Christmas time. You can also use pillar candles of varying heights so that you can provide the ideal festive touch to your decoration efforts. While you can always add your own holiday signs to this setup there can also be a set theme to make matters even more interesting. You can have for instance a village theme with the look more or less rustic and rugged. This can be topped off with wooden imagery, LED candles and other such items.
- Make stockings a part of decoration: It is very difficult to keep stockings out of the Christmas plans and so even the fireplace decoration won’t be perfect without it. From a cozy knit stocking to a velvety embellished stocking or a playful pet stocking, the choices are plentiful for the user. For the nature lover in you there are even options like the burlap tree stocking. The stocking holders are also an integral part of the decorations and should never be missed out on. Christmas 2018 would seem even more beautiful if you can implement these beautiful ideas for your fireplace.
- Fill up the fireplace as well: The decorations that we spoke of thus far are about the surroundings of the fireplace. But it is equally important that you consider that the very fireplace should not look empty and barren. The idea of filling up the fireplace proves to be a great hit as well and blends in perfectly with the modern décor. For this you try placing some birch logs inside along with the LED candles to give the realistic fireplace vibe with an astounding glow. This idea is always a hit when it comes to brightening up your Christmas day.
- Use old framed mirrors: These probably lie around your house without much use all throughout the year. But come Christmas time they will have a nice use as decorative in the form of candle trays. The romantic ambience and the dreamy atmosphere that will be created in the reflecting light will make your Christmas remarkable and unique. People will speak also speak of your fine decoration for a long time to come.
- Layering has to be perfect: This is the key to a successful fireplace decoration. The layering should be perfect for the overall appearance to be good and all tall things should be behind the short ones.
Final words
All the ideas we provided would go hand in hand with the modern décor of your house. The fireplace will not just be a source of warmth but will also be a pleasant sight to look at. So use these ideas of decorating mantle and let this Christmas time be the most beautiful time of the year for your house like every other year. We wish you a merry Christmas and the ideas are our Christmas gifts for you.