An electric fireplace can look surprisingly built-in and high-end when you give it a real wood mantel moment. These ideas are all about turning that sleek insert into the coziest focal point in the room—without losing your style. Picture-Frame Mantel That Looks Like Wall Art A moody picture-frame mantel makes your electric fireplace look like living wall art. For a real wow moment, I’ve built an electric fireplace mantel surround that mimics a giant picture…

January is my favorite month to strip the holiday noise away but keep the house feeling warm and lived-in. These January mantel decor ideas lean into winter whites, natural wood, and cozy texture so your fireplace still feels like the heart of the room. Layered Frames and a Mirror Layer thrifted wood frames before a mirror to brighten January evenings with candlelight. For January mantel decor ideas that feel collected, I layer thrifted wood frames…

An elegant Christmas mantel is all about that cozy-fireplace magic with a clean, curated finish. I like to keep it simple and intentional—lush evergreen greenery, a few gleaming accents, and plenty of breathing room. Centered Wreath Over a Clean Mantel A floating evergreen wreath centered above a clean mantel for effortless Christmas elegance. A single, full wreath centered above the fireplace instantly reads elegant, especially when the mantel decor stays minimal. I’ve hung mine with…

A small mantel can look incredibly styled without feeling stuffed—you just need the right mix of height, texture, and breathing room. Mix Wood, Ceramic, and Metal Small mantel, big texture: rough oak, smooth ceramic, and a whisper of brass shine. Texture does the heavy lifting on a small mantel, so I mix wood and ceramic with one small metal accent for shine. I’ve paired a rough-sawn wood candle block with a smooth vase, and the…

An L-shaped fireplace is one of my favorite ways to make a corner feel intentional, not like an afterthought. Two-Sided Glass Corner Insert Two-sided glass corner insert: L-shaped flames glowing to both sofa and dining spaces. A two-sided glass setup is my go-to when you want the flames visible from the sofa side and the dining side at the same time. I helped a friend plan one like this, and it’s unreal how it makes…