Jeremiah Brent styles his festive mantel with these Crate & Barrel decor items – you can shop our favorites here
If you prefer a modern and understated approach to festive decor, these pieces are for you
Christmas is just around the corner, and we're feeling inspired by all of the stylish festive displays we're seeing cropping up, giving us lots of decor ideas for the holiday season.
That's certainly true from interior designer Jeremiah Brent, who recently shared a video of his Christmas mantel decor, filled with green foliage, understated white candles, and glass decorations for a timeless and modern approach to festive decor.
'Welcoming my favorite season of the year in my favorite room of the house,' writes Jeremiah alongside the stylish video. He adds that he always looks 'to tie in personal touches to my seasonal decor,' and it's safe to say the end result is a success, giving us lots of inspiration.
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To create this stylish and sophisticated mantel decor, the items used in Jeremiah's home are from the homeware brand Crate & Barrel, where the designer has rounded up all of his favorite festive mantel decor items. To help you on your way, we've rounded up our favorites from the curation, which you can shop below to create the ultimate stylish mantel display this holiday season.
1. Garlands
Central to styling any festive mantel is a Christmas garland. These act as the base for the rest of your display and bring a feeling of nature into your Christmas living room decor. Whether you prefer the classic green color, which Jeremaihs opts for in his home, or rather a splash of bright color with the red berry garland, these options are perfect for setting the festive mood in your home.
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Opt for a classic look with this pine garland. With pre-lit LED lights included, this makes your mantel styling much easier and sets a cozy feel.
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For a splash of color, opt for this red berry garland for a new spin on festive garlands. This would look particularly good if your living room includes lots of neutral hues.
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For a classic green garland with an added point of interest, this one includes eucalyptus for a natural, nature-inspired look.
2. Candles
Candles are an absolute essential to any festive decor, and including these on your mantel is guaranteed to set a cozy feel to the whole room. While Jeremiah opts for long taper candles, there are many options to choose from depending on your preferences, including Christmas tree-shaped candles for a playful look.
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These classic black taper candle holders can be styled in so many ways – from the mantel to the dining table. Available in varying heights, you can create a layered look with these.
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Classic white taper candles are a must-have for any winter decor. You can create a similar look to Jeremiah by styling these on your mantel this festive season.
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For a playful take on candles, these are the ultimate festive choice. Style them on your mantel or on a coffee table to create a cheerful Christmas display.
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If you prefer to decorate with color over the holidays, these red taper candles will uplift your home with their warming hue.
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This glass candle holder can be a staple in the home for far beyond the holiday season – you can style it in many places such as on a console table or the fireplace hearth.
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The moss green color of these taper candles is a more muted take on color for the festive period, perfect for complementing earthy and organic decor themes.
3. Decor items
These decor items are ideal for adding some festive charm to your home this holiday season. While Jeremiah keeps his display fairly understated and opts for the glass Christmas tree decorations on his mantel, there are many options to choose from depending on your decor style.
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These ceramic snowflakes with LED lights are guaranteed to set a cozy atmosphere in any room throughout the home.
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As seen in Jeremiah's display, these ribbed glass Christmas trees are festive yet sophisticated with their understated design, perfect for minimalists.
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Opt for this wooden Christmas tree decoration to style on your mantel for a modern look.
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This Christmas nutcracker decoration will add charm to your festive mantel display, especially if you prefer a monochrome color scheme.
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This ceramic ski lodge decoration can be filled with a tealight to give a cozy glow to your decor display.
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For a Scandinavian look, this wooden reindeer decoration is a modern take on festive decor and would look great styled on a mantel.
4. Stockings
Stockings are an essential part of the Christmas fireplace, and as shown in Jeremiah's home, look great in neutral colors for a sophisticated look. For those with children, we love the colorful options available which you can add your own personalization to to complete the look.
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This stocking features in Jeremiah's display and its neutral colors maintain a grown-up look, ideal for those who like modern decor.
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Opt for this velvet children's stocking in this almond color which pairs beautifully next to a green garland.
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For a more classic style, this dark green children's stocking is festive and cheerful and can be personalized with names.
It's never too early to start thinking about your holiday season decor, and we're sure Jeremiah's grown-up take on mantel styling will give you plenty of inspiration. If you're looking for some more ideas, we've explained how to style a mantelpiece to help you on your way.
Emily is H&G's Paint & Color Editor, covering all things color across interior design and home decor. She joined the team in the summer of 2023, having studied Fashion Communication at university before working in various creative roles ahead of making the leap into interiors. She lives in Glasgow where she loves admiring the city's architecture, frequenting her favorite coffee spots, and sourcing vintage furniture for her tenement apartment. Emily's interior style is inspired by the simplicity of midcentury design, mixed with more playful modern pieces that inject small (but bold) doses of color.
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