We live in a condo that we are renting and it sadly has no fireplace. I think there’s something special about fireplaces. They make your home so warm and cozy so I’m trying to make sure that the next house we buy has a fireplace in it. Decorating the mantel is a bonus, especially during the holidays. I’ve collected 14 of the Best Holiday Mantel Decorating Ideas for those of you who have mantels.

Red and Green are my favorite colors to decorate with during the holidays and so this one from Creations by Kara is so cute!

Another fun red and green one is from Craftaholics Anonymous.

A lot of people have TV’s on their mantles and this is a great idea on how to work around them and still have a beautiful mantel from On Sutton Place.

I’m in love with this Sweater themed mantel from The Lilly Pad Cottage. That beautiful needlepoint ‘Peace on Earth’ is stitched on a sweater.

How crisp and clean is this blue and white mantel from Centsational Girl. So beautiful!

I love Christmas Carols and I love how this mantle incorporates Oh come let us adore Him . . .

Oh Holy Night is my favorite Christmas Hymn, so this is my favorite mantel of the whole group.

Marquee Letters are all the rage these days and this DIY Merry and Bright Marquee sign from A Beautiful Mess is truly merry and BRIGHT!

If you like rustic decorations, this NOEL sign from Indie Blog would be a perfect addition to your mantel.

These silver pine cones will add a rustic feel to your mantle too.

Learn how to make your little village Christmas Trees different colors so you can have a beautiful “forest” on top of your mantel.

For a more modern feel, simple signs and clean colors make this mantle simple and sophisticated.