It’s hard to imagine a shelf that people obsess over more than the fireplace mantel. And sure, it’s more than a shelf—it can help protect your wall from the smoke of the fire occasionally roaring ...

A fireplace mantel is more than simply another area to display decor in your home. It makes a statement about your style from the moment guests arrive – and that’s especially true during the holidays.

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With Christmas just around the corner, the countdown is on to get your home looking and feeling ready for the holidays. While a tree trimmed in tinsel and garland is a beautiful way to display holiday ...

These nine faux fireplace ideas from Apartment Therapy's archives give cozy fireplace vibes to renters and homeowners alike - ...

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A fireplace is often the focal point of a room, so you certainly want to be mindful of how to best decorate it. With that in mind, we have made a collection of 30 elegant mantel decor ideas to help ...

One of the best parts about “decking the halls” for the holidays is getting to decorate your Christmas mantel. Whether you’re picturing it styled to perfection with boughs of evergreen or you’re ...

Christmas is coming — fill the house with cheer. Bring out the lights and the tinsel, the beautiful hand-blown glass balls and the Popsicle-stick Santas the kids made in kindergarten. And if the ...

Dear Gail: I have no idea what to do on my fireplace mantel. I seem to love collecting candlesticks on the mantel, but I just can’t seem to make it look right. Any ideas are appreciated. — Renee Dear ...