6 Dollar Tree Mantel Finds That’ll Make Your Fireplace Look Expensive This Christmas
Get inspired to try these creative ways to turn any fireplace into a holiday showstopper for pennies
Key Takeaways
- Dollar Tree garlands instantly transform a mantel for just $3 to $7 total.
- A sliced pool noodle is the secret to effortless, full floral arrangements over the fireplace.
- Vintage bottle brush trees are the hottest budget holiday trend this year.
At the center of many holiday gatherings stands the fireplace. (After all, it’s Santa’s welcome mat!) So get into the spirit and transform your fireplace mantel in style. Here are six easy, affordable ways to deck out your mantel. Let these creative Dollar Tree mantel finds for Christmas help you enjoy the season’s best moments with beloved friends and family.
Go gaga for these festive garlands
Nothing says mantel decor around this festive season quite like long garlands and swags. Dollar Tree has an endless array of options: strings made of textured greenery, colored tinsel, ornament balls, even giant candies. (We fell in love with these mini felt candy-striper pom-pom garlands that can be interwoven between greenery!) Select your ideal style and lay the string along the top of your mantel, trailing down both sides for a luxurious “waterfall” effect. It’s a one-touch decor addition that instantly transforms the whole room.
Prices: $3 to $7.
Liven up your space with florals (and a hidden pool noodle)
If you’re looking for the Martha Stewart aesthetic, we’ve got the insider advice you need. Here’s a designer secret to make your mantel decorating easier to assemble and more beautiful to look at. Grab a foam pool noodle and use a knife to slice through one side of its long length so the foam changes from a letter “O” to a “C.” Then snap that opened-up noodle over the edge of your mantelpiece. From that cushiony base, you can poke artificial flowers into a stylish flower arrangement that will stay put all season. It’s one simple way to make holiday poinsettias pop!
Prices: $1.00 to $5.00
Create cozy warmth with candles
Perhaps the vibe you’re going for is more Hallmark movie for the holidays. Well, get ready to fall in love with this decor approach. Whether lit or unlit, candles always bring a sense of romance and drama to any room. And Dollar Tree can deck out your whole mantel for next to nothing. Choose between these tall, delicate candlestick holders for height, or chunky LED-powered pillar candles for a weightier look. (This set of three pillars is a steal!) Or relocate some classic window candles to your fireplace area. Then add bows or greenery to the base for a lush and cohesive look.
Prices: $1.25 to $5
Bring in the whimsy of the outdoors with vintage bottle brush trees
Ready to reward yourself with some “quiet luxury”—the kind that makes you feel like a confident rich b*tch? No trend has made a bigger splash in holiday decorating lately than vintage bottle brush trees. They come in different colors and sizes—some decorated with bits of painted snow. And they have a charming way of creating the perfect woodsy scape on any mantel, windowsill or table. Arrange them with varying heights to get that perfect organic look of a real wild forest. (And the bright blue ones are pretty for Hanukkah decor too!)
Price: $1.50
Assemble a nostalgic nutcracker army
If you listen real closely, right now The Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky is playing somewhere in the world. Tap into that lyrical magic when decorating. Choose from a variety of nutcracker styles, then playfully group them to greet guests from their perch on your fireplace mantel. There are little drummers and grandma bakers. (For a touch of elegance, we also adore the minimalist monotone velvet nutcrackers, in green or red!) These classic statues are a simple, easy way to add holiday fun to the space, without a lot of fuss or funds.
Prices: $1.50 to $7.00
Get luxurious with beaded necklaces
If you love the classic Christmas song “Santa Baby,” and the line about wanting “decorations bought at Tiffany’s” then this mantel mash-up is for you. Bejewel your mantel with strings of beads, the kind you can grab for cheap at Dollar Tree or that people give out for free at Mardi Gras parties. (Hello green and gold!) Let the necklaces drip and dangle over your mantel’s edge to create visual interest and a sense of drama. Or intersperse the necklaces with spools of holiday-themed ribbons or mesh tulle.
Prices: $1.25 to $1.50
However you choose to decorate your fireplace mantel this season, let your personal style shine, while still going easy on your budget. You deserve a high-class holiday oasis, without any high-cost price tags. Enjoy!
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