Mantel Christmas Garland Ideas: 22 Ways to Dress Your Fireplace

A fireplace with a bare mantel at Christmas can look like the one part of the room nobody finished, because the tree is dressed, the stockings are up, and the shelf above the fire has nothing. A mantel dressed with a mantel christmas garland looks finished, because the garland carries the decoration across the whole fireplace and ties the room together. Most mantel christmas garland attempts fail in the same way: people buy a garland that is too short for the mantel, hang it with hooks that slide off the shelf, or pile candles and stockings onto a garland that was never fixed properly, and end up with a mantel that looks half done and drops a stocking by New Year. This list works the other way around. These 22 mantel christmas garland ideas are grouped by mantel treatment, lit, greenery, swag and drape, bauble and bead, stockings and holders, and tricky mantels, and every idea comes with real measuring, hanging, and safety steps, so you can dress your exact mantel, long, narrow, working fireplace, or no fireplace at all, in one afternoon. For the wider garland picture, including stairs, doors, and tables, see Christmas Garland Ideas. Pick one idea here, measure your mantel first, and your fireplace will become the decoration guests notice the moment they walk in.

The key takeaway: Measure the mantel before you buy the garland. A garland bought to the mantel length looks stretched, while a garland bought longer gives you swags, drops, and cascading ends, because length is what makes a mantel garland look generous.
The detail most people miss: Fix the garland at three points, not two. A garland held only at the ends sags in the middle and slides when a stocking is hung on it, while a garland fixed at both ends and the middle keeps its shape all season.
What it costs or how long it takes: Most of these 22 mantel garlands cost $20 to $90, and each takes 20 to 60 minutes to hang. A garland for fireplace mantel use in faux fir sits at the bottom of the range, while a prelit cedar garland with stocking holders sits at the top, and every idea here beats the price of a shop dressed mantel that looks like everyone else’s.

At a glance

Group	Ideas	Mantel treatment	Best for
Lit Mantel Garlands	01-04	Prelit, battery, plug-in garlands, timers	Evening rooms and long mantels
Greenery Mantel Garlands	05-08	Cedar, faux fir, flocked, magnolia	Scented rooms and pale mantels
Swag and Drape Styles	09-12	Deep swag, cascading, asymmetric, single drape	Wide, tall, TV-above, and narrow mantels
Bauble, Bead and Berry	13-15	Baubles, wooden beads, gold beads, berries	Formal, rustic, and dark rooms
Stockings and Holders	16-19	Stocking hangers, weighted holders, no-damage fixings	Families, kids, pets, and rentals
Tricky Mantels	20-22	No-fireplace shelves, mirrors, working fireplaces	Awkward mantels and real fires

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01 Prelit Garland for a Long Mantel
02 Battery Fairy Light Garland for a Mantel Without an Outlet
03 Mantel Garland with Lights for Evening Rooms
04 Plug-In Garland with a Timer for the Main Fireplace
05 Fresh Cedar Garland for a Scented Living Room Mantel
06 Faux Fir Garland for a Busy Family Mantel
07 Flocked Garland for a White Mantel
08 Magnolia Leaf Garland for a Southern-Style Mantel
09 Deep Swag Garland for a Wide Mantel
10 Cascading Garland for a Tall Mantel
11 Asymmetric Garland for a Mantel with a TV Above
12 Single Drape Garland for a Narrow Mantel Shelf
13 Bauble Garland for a Formal Mantel
14 Wooden Bead Garland for a Rustic Mantel
15 Gold Bead and Berry Garland for a Dark Room
16 Stocking Hanger Garland for a Family Mantel
17 Weighted Stocking Garland for Heavy Stockings
18 No-Damage Mantel Garland for Rentals
19 Kid and Pet Safe Mantel Garland
20 No-Fireplace Mantel Shelf Garland
21 Mirror Above the Mantel Garland
22 Working Fireplace Mantel Garland

Lit Mantel Garlands

Prelit Garland for a Long Mantel

A long mantel with an unlit garland can look flat after dark, because the greenery disappears once the room lights go off. A prelit garland for a long mantel fixes that, because the lights are already woven through the branches and glow along the whole shelf. Steps: 1. Measure the mantel from end to end, and buy a prelit garland at least that long plus 60 cm for swag and drops. 2. Lay the garland along the mantel shelf, fixing it with a holder or hook at each end and one in the middle, and let the ends drop at the sides. 3. Hide the plug or battery box behind a candlestick or a framed photo, and set the lights on a timer so they switch on at dusk. A mantel christmas garland in prelit form suits a main living room best, because the lights draw the eye to the fireplace all evening.

Try it: Fix the garland at three points, both ends and the middle, not just the ends. A garland held only at the ends sags in the middle, while a garland fixed at three points keeps its swag all season.

Battery Fairy Light Garland for a Mantel Without an Outlet

A mantel far from any outlet can look left out at Christmas, because a plug-in garland cannot reach it without a trailing cable across the hearth. A battery fairy light garland solves the outlet problem, because the battery box hides behind the garland and no cable crosses the floor. Steps: 1. Buy a faux garland and a separate battery fairy light string, or a prelit battery garland, in your mantel length plus 60 cm. 2. Lay the garland along the mantel shelf, weave the fairy lights through the branches in a loose wave, and fix the garland at three points. 3. Tuck the battery box behind the garland at one end, and set the lights on their built-in timer. A garland for fireplace mantel use in battery form suits a bedroom fireplace or a back room best, because those mantels rarely sit near an outlet.

Try it: Use a timer battery box, not a manual switch box. A manual box means reaching behind the garland to switch the lights off, while a timer box switches itself off after six hours.

Mantel Garland with Lights for Evening Rooms

A living room fireplace can look dark in the evening, because the ceiling light sits too high to light the mantel itself. A mantle garland with lights fixes the dark mantel, because the lights sit at eye height and glow along the whole shelf. Steps: 1. Choose a garland with warm white lights, since warm white flatters wood and paint better than cool white. 2. Lay the garland along the mantel, keeping the light wire tucked inside the branches, and fix it at three points. 3. Set the lights to switch on at dusk, and check from the sofa that no bulb glares directly into anyone’s eyes. Mantle garland lights in warm white suit a dark wood room best, because the glow warms the wood instead of washing it out.

Try it: Keep every bulb tucked inside the branches, not dangling over the mantel edge. A bulb over the edge glares into the room, while a bulb inside the branches glows softly.

Plug-In Garland with a Timer for the Main Fireplace

A battery garland on the main fireplace can run out of power mid-season, because the main mantel gets the most use and the longest lit hours. A plug-in garland with a timer suits the main fireplace better, because mains power never runs flat and the timer handles the switching. Steps: 1. Check for an outlet near the fireplace, and buy a plug-in prelit garland long enough for the mantel plus 60 cm. 2. Run the cable neatly down the side of the fireplace, never across the hearth, and fix it with cable clips. 3. Plug it into a timer set for dusk to bedtime, and test the full run before you finish dressing the garland. A pre lit garland for mantle use on mains power suits the main family fireplace best, because that mantel is lit every evening for weeks.

Try it: Run the cable down the side of the fireplace, never across the hearth. A cable across the hearth is a trip hazard and a fire risk near a working fire, while a cable clipped to the side disappears.

Greenery Mantel Garlands

Fresh Cedar Garland for a Scented Living Room Mantel

A mantel dressed in faux greenery can look flat, because plastic branches give no scent and no softness. A fresh cedar garland fixes that, because fresh cedar is soft, fragrant, and full, and it drapes beautifully on a shelf. Steps: 1. Buy a fresh cedar garland at least 30 cm longer than your mantel, so the ends can drop at the sides. 2. Lay it along the mantel shelf, fixing it at three points, and mist it lightly twice a week. 3. Keep it away from radiators and direct heat, since fresh cedar dries fast in a heated room. Mantel greenery in fresh cedar suits a living room mantel best, because the scent greets visitors before they see the fire.

Try it: Buy the garland longer than the mantel, not exactly the mantel length. A garland cut to the exact length looks stretched, while a garland with ends that drop at the sides reads as generous.

Faux Fir Garland for a Busy Family Mantel

A fresh garland on a busy family mantel can shed needles all over the hearth within a week, because fir dries out in a heated room and gets brushed by every passer. A faux fir garland survives a busy mantel, because plastic branches do not shed, dry, or mind being brushed. Steps: 1. Buy a full faux fir garland in your mantel length plus 60 cm, and fluff the branches before you lay it out. 2. Lay it along the mantel shelf, fixing it at three points, and keep the garland toward the back of the shelf so stockings and candles have room in front. 3. Add a few baubles or a ribbon bow at the ends, and shake the garland out once a week. A garland for mantelpiece use in faux fir suits a family living room best, because it looks the same in January as it did in December.

Try it: Lay the garland toward the back of the shelf, not the front edge. A garland on the front edge gets knocked by stockings and candles, while a garland at the back leaves the front of the shelf usable.

Flocked Garland for a White Mantel

A green garland on a white mantel can look loud, because dark green stands out against pale paint. A flocked garland softens the contrast, because the snowy white tips read as frost and blend with a pale mantel. Steps: 1. Buy a flocked garland in your mantel length, and fluff it outdoors or over a sheet, since flocking sheds at first. 2. Lay it along the mantel shelf with fixings at three points, and add silver or white baubles, avoiding red, since red fights the snowy look. 3. Vacuum the hearth once after hanging, and keep the garland away from damp, since flocking clumps when wet. A christmas mantel garland with lights in flocked form suits a white or silver themed room best, because the frost tips carry the whole colour scheme.

Try it: Fluff a flocked garland outdoors before you lay it out. Flocking shed indoors settles on every surface, while flocking shed outdoors is gone in a shake.

Magnolia Leaf Garland for a Southern-Style Mantel

A fir garland can look expected on every mantel, because fir is what every mantel wears. A magnolia leaf garland breaks the pattern, because large glossy magnolia leaves with brown undersides read as southern and elegant. Steps: 1. Buy a magnolia leaf garland, fresh or faux, in your mantel length plus 30 cm for drops. 2. Lay it along the mantel shelf, letting the leaves overlap in one direction, and fix it at three points. 3. Add a few gold baubles or a cream ribbon bow, and keep the rest plain, since magnolia leaves are the decoration. A christmas garland mantel in magnolia form suits a traditional southern living room best, because the leaves echo the region’s own greenery.

Try it: Lay magnolia leaves in one direction, glossy side up, not mixed. Leaves laid in mixed directions look tangled, while leaves laid one way read as a designed garland.

Swag and Drape Styles

Deep Swag Garland for a Wide Mantel

A wide mantel with a garland laid straight can look like a rope, because a straight line gives the eye nothing to follow. A deep swag garland fixes that, because the garland dips low between fixings and reads as a decoration, not a rope. Steps: 1. Buy a garland at least 90 cm longer than your mantel, so there is enough length for deep dips. 2. Fix the garland at four points instead of three, letting it dip about 25 cm between fixings. 3. Add a bow or a bauble cluster at the lowest point of each dip, and check the dips from the sofa before you finish. A garland on mantel in deep swag form suits a wide, grand fireplace best, because the wide mantel has room for the dips to show.

Try it: Let each dip fall about 25 cm, not more. A dip deeper than that hangs over the firebox, while a 25 cm dip reads as a deliberate swag.

Cascading Garland for a Tall Mantel

A tall mantel with a garland laid flat can look squat, because a flat garland gives the tall fireplace no height. A cascading garland fixes that, because the garland drops down both sides of the mantel and gives the fireplace its height back. Steps: 1. Buy a garland at least 120 cm longer than your mantel, so there is enough length for both cascades. 2. Fix the garland across the top of the mantel, then let one end drop down each side of the fireplace, fixing the drops halfway down with a hook. 3. Add a bow where each cascade starts, and check that the drops hang clear of the firebox. A garland for mantle christmas use in cascading form suits a tall fireplace best, because the drops echo the fireplace’s height.

Try it: Fix each cascade halfway down, not just at the top. A cascade fixed only at the top swings when the fire is lit, while a cascade fixed halfway down hangs straight all season.

Asymmetric Garland for a Mantel with a TV Above

A mantel with a TV above it can look crowded, because a full garland plus a screen fight for the same wall. An asymmetric garland solves the fight, because the garland gathers to one side and leaves the screen clear. Steps: 1. Lay the garland along the mantel, then sweep most of it to one side, letting it cascade down that side only. 2. Fix the garland at the heavy end and at the middle, and keep the other end short, with just a small sprig and one bauble. 3. Keep the garland below the bottom edge of the TV, so no branch crosses the screen. A mantle garland christmas in asymmetric form suits a living room with a TV over the fireplace best, because the screen stays watchable and the mantel still reads as dressed.

Try it: Keep every branch below the TV’s bottom edge. A branch crossing the screen distracts from every programme, while a garland kept below the screen frames it instead.

Single Drape Garland for a Narrow Mantel Shelf

A narrow mantel shelf with a full garland can look overloaded, because a thick garland leaves no room for candles or stockings. A single drape garland suits a narrow shelf, because one slim garland with one soft dip is enough. Steps: 1. Buy a slim garland just longer than the mantel, plus 30 cm for one soft dip. 2. Fix it at each end and one point in the middle, letting it dip gently once. 3. Add a single bow at one end, and keep the rest plain, since a narrow shelf needs one feature, not five. An xmas mantel garland in single drape form suits a small cottage fireplace best, because the shelf is a ledge, not a stage.

Try it: Use one bow on a narrow mantel, not a bow at every fixing. One bow reads as a feature, while bows everywhere on a tiny shelf read as clutter.

Bauble, Bead and Berry

Bauble Garland for a Formal Mantel

A formal mantel dressed only in greenery can look quiet, because green alone gives no sparkle. A bauble garland on the mantel adds the sparkle, because large baubles wired into the garland catch the room light. Steps: 1. Lay a full faux garland along the mantel, fixing it at three points. 2. Wire large baubles into the garland every 40 cm, alternating two colours, and keep them on the front face of the garland. 3. Add a bow at each end, and check the baubles from the doorway before you finish. A lighted garland for mantle use with baubles suits a formal living room best, because the baubles are what guests notice first.

Try it: Use large baubles, not small ones, on a mantel garland. Small baubles disappear among the branches, while large baubles read from across the room.

Wooden Bead Garland for a Rustic Mantel

A rustic mantel dressed in shiny baubles can look wrong, because glass fights natural wood and stone. A wooden bead garland suits a rustic mantel, because wood beads read as natural against a wooden beam or stone surround. Steps: 1. Buy a wooden bead garland, or make one by threading large wooden beads onto sturdy cord, in your mantel length. 2. Lay the bead garland along the mantel over a slim greenery garland, or hang it alone for a minimal look, fixing it at three points. 3. Knot the cord every 30 cm so the beads do not slide to one end, and add a few pinecones for texture. A garland mantle christmas build in wooden beads suits a farmhouse living room best, because the wood echoes the mantel beam itself.

Try it: Knot the bead cord every 30 cm. A bead garland knotted only at the ends slides into a bunch at one side, while a garland knotted along its length keeps its spacing.

Gold Bead and Berry Garland for a Dark Room

A dark room mantel can look gloomy, because dark wood and dark walls absorb what little light there is. A gold bead and berry garland lifts a dark room, because gold beads and red berries catch every bit of light. Steps: 1. Buy gold beads and faux red berry clusters, and thread them onto sturdy cord, alternating three beads and one berry cluster. 2. Lay the bead and berry garland along the mantel over a dark green faux garland, fixing it at three points. 3. Add warm white fairy lights if the mantel has an outlet nearby, since the lights make the gold glow. A mantelpiece garland with lights in gold and berry suits a dark wood living room best, because the gold is what the eye finds first.

Try it: Pair gold beads with a dark green garland, not a pale one. Gold on pale green washes out, while gold on dark green glows.

Stockings and Holders

Stocking Hanger Garland for a Family Mantel

A mantel garland with stockings hung straight from the branches can drag the garland down, because stocking weight pulls the branches out of shape. A stocking hanger garland fixes that, because the stockings hang from holders that grip the shelf, not from the garland itself. Steps: 1. Lay the garland along the mantel and fix it at three points. 2. Set a stocking holder on the shelf for each stocking, spacing them evenly, and hang one stocking per holder. 3. Keep the holders behind the garland’s front face, so the stockings appear to hang from the garland while the holders carry the weight. A mantle garland holder set suits a family mantel best, because the holders are what keep the garland looking dressed all season.

Try it: Use one holder per stocking, never two stockings on one holder. Two stockings on one holder overload it and tip it forward, while one per holder stays upright.

Weighted Stocking Garland for Heavy Stockings

A mantel garland with heavy, filled stockings can topple its holders, because a filled stocking weighs far more than an empty one. A weighted stocking garland plans for the weight, because the holders are weighted and the garland is fixed to carry the load. Steps: 1. Choose weighted stocking holders rated for filled stockings, and test each one with a weight equal to a filled stocking before Christmas Eve. 2. Fix the garland firmly at four points, and set the holders behind the garland so the weight pulls straight down, not forward. 3. Hang the stockings only on Christmas Eve, so the garland is not loaded for weeks. A christmas garland on mantle in weighted form suits a household with generous stocking fillers best, because the holders are what stand between the stockings and the floor.

Try it: Test every holder with a filled stocking weight before the night itself. A holder tested empty can still topple when filled, while a holder tested full stays put on the night.

No-Damage Mantel Garland for Rentals

A rented mantel can be a problem at Christmas, because nails, screws, and sticky hooks can cost a deposit. A no-damage mantel garland uses no fixings at all on the mantel, because it sits on the shelf with weighted holders and lifts off clean in January. Steps: 1. Choose a faux garland and weighted stocking holders or freestanding mantel clips, and avoid adhesive hooks on painted or varnished wood. 2. Lay the garland along the shelf, weighting each end with a heavy candle holder or a holder, so the garland stays put without fixings. 3. Remove the garland by lifting it off, not pulling, and check the shelf for marks before you pack it away. A mantel xmas garland in no-damage form suits any rented home, because the mantel goes back to bare wood in minutes.

Try it: Use weighted holders on varnished wood, not adhesive hooks. Adhesive hooks can peel varnish when removed, while weighted holders grip without marking.

Kid and Pet Safe Mantel Garland

A mantel garland in a house with small children or pets can be a hazard, because small baubles, sharp wire, and trailing cables all sit within reach of a climbing child or a jumping pet. A kid and pet safe mantel garland removes those risks, because it uses soft, large, firmly fixed trims and no small parts. Steps: 1. Choose a faux garland with soft branches, and decorate it only with large felt balls, fabric bows, and wooden beads too big to swallow. 2. Fix the garland with weighted holders, tuck all wire ends inside the branches, and use battery lights with the box hidden behind the garland. 3. Hang stockings high and empty until Christmas Eve, and keep the garland toward the back of the shelf. A mantle with garland in child-safe form suits a family living room best, because the fireplace is the room children gather around most.

Try it: Pull every trim firmly before you finish, and remove anything that comes loose. A trim that pulls off in your hand will pull off in a child’s hand, while a trim that holds firm stays safe.

Tricky Mantels

No-Fireplace Mantel Shelf Garland

A decorative mantel shelf with no fireplace beneath it can look pointless, because a mantel without a fire seems to serve nothing. A no-fireplace mantel shelf garland gives it a purpose, because the garland turns the shelf into the room’s Christmas display. Steps: 1. Lay a full faux garland along the shelf, fixing it at three points, and let the ends cascade down the sides of the surround. 2. Fill the empty firebox below with candles in glass holders, a stack of books, or a basket of pinecones, so the shelf and the opening read as one display. 3. Add stockings to holders on the shelf, since there is no fire risk to worry about. A mantle garland on a decorative shelf suits a flat or an apartment best, because the shelf is the fireplace the room never had.

Try it: Dress the empty firebox below the shelf, not just the shelf itself. A dressed shelf over a bare opening reads as half done, while a dressed shelf and opening read as one fireplace.

Mirror Above the Mantel Garland

A mantel with a mirror above it can double the decoration, because the mirror reflects the garland back into the room. A mirror above the mantel garland uses that reflection, because the garland is dressed to look good from the front and in the mirror. Steps: 1. Lay the garland along the mantel, keeping it low and neat, since the mirror will show the top of the garland as well as the front. 2. Fix the garland at three points, and check the reflection from the doorway before you finish, trimming any branch that sticks up into the mirror’s view. 3. Add lights, since lights double in a mirror and make the whole room glow. A lighted garland for fireplace mantel use with a mirror suits a small living room best, because the mirror makes the room feel twice as dressed.

Try it: Check the garland in the mirror, not just from the front. A garland that looks neat from the front can look tangled in the mirror, while a garland checked in both views looks dressed from everywhere.

Working Fireplace Mantel Garland

A mantel over a fireplace that is actually used can be a fire risk, because a garland hung too low or too close to the firebox can catch heat. A working fireplace mantel garland plans for the fire, because the garland sits high, clear, and in non-flammable materials. Steps: 1. Measure the clearance above the firebox opening, and keep every part of the garland at least 30 cm above the opening and clear of the firebox sides. 2. Choose a faux garland rated flame resistant, fix it firmly at four points, and keep candles and dried greenery off the mantel while the fire burns. 3. Take the garland down or push it back before lighting a large fire, and never hang stockings on a mantel while the fire is lit. A winter garland for mantle use over a working fire suits a home that heats with its fireplace best, because the mantel can be dressed and the fire can still be lit safely.

Try it: Keep stockings off a lit fireplace mantel, every time, no exceptions. A stocking hung over a lit fire is the Christmas decoration most likely to catch, while a stocking hung on a cold mantel is safe.

Pro tip: Hang the garland, then step back to the doorway and look at the whole fireplace before you add anything else. A garland that looks full from close up can look thin from the doorway, and a garland checked from the room entrance is the only one you can trust.

Three rules for mantel garlands that look intentional, not thrown up

Most mantel christmas garlands look unfinished for the same three reasons, and all three are fixable.

First, measure before you buy. A garland shorter than its mantel looks stretched, while a garland longer than its mantel gives you swags, drops, and cascades to work with, because length is what makes a mantel garland look generous.
Second, fix the garland at three points or more. A garland held only at the ends sags in the middle, while a garland fixed at the ends and the middle keeps its shape all season, because gravity works on every unsupported section and stockings add weight on top.
Third, keep the mantel safe. A garland clear of the firebox, with candles in glass and cables clipped to the side, leaves the fireplace usable, because a mantel is for decorating first and the fire is for heating second, and neither should endanger the other.

Storing and reusing your mantel garlands

Mantel garlands last for years if you store them properly, and the storage step is part of the hanging, not an afterthought.

First, store garlands hanging, not boxed flat. A garland crushed in a box loses its shape and sheds, so hang each garland on a hook in a dry cupboard or garage.
Second, store fresh garlands as compost, not keepsakes. A fresh cedar or fir garland dries out within weeks, so compost it in January and keep only the reusable baubles, bows, and lights for next year.
Third, keep faux garlands dry and out of sunlight. Faux greenery fades in sun and flocking crushes under weight, so store prelit, flocked, and faux garlands in a dry cupboard away from direct sun, and test the lights once before hanging each year.

Questions readers ask

How do you hang garland on a mantel?

You hang garland on a mantel by measuring the mantel from end to end, buying a garland at least 60 cm longer, and fixing it at three points, both ends and the middle, with holders, hooks, or clips. A mantel christmas garland should swag gently between fixings, not hang straight, and the battery box or plug should hide behind the garland at one end.

How long should garland be for a mantel?

Garland should be at least 60 cm longer than the mantel, and 90 cm longer if you want deep swags, because a garland cut to the exact length looks stretched. For a cascading mantel, garland should be at least 120 cm longer, since both side drops need length of their own.

How do you hang stockings on a mantel garland?

You hang stockings on a mantel garland with stocking holders that grip the shelf, not by hanging stockings from the garland branches themselves. A mantle garland holder set carries the stocking weight, while the garland stays in shape, and one holder per stocking keeps every stocking upright.

Should I use fresh or faux garland on a mantel?

You should use fresh garland on a mantel if you want scent and a natural look for one season, and faux garland if you want a garland that lasts for years. Fresh garland suits a cool living room mantel, while faux garland suits busy family mantels, narrow shelves, and any spot near heat.

Can I put a garland on a mantel over a working fireplace?

Yes, you can put a garland on a mantel over a working fireplace, but you must keep every part of the garland at least 30 cm above the firebox opening, use flame resistant faux greenery, and keep stockings and candles off the mantel while the fire is lit. A garland over a working fire works when clearance and materials are planned, not when the garland simply drapes wherever it falls.

How do you keep mantel garland from sagging?

You keep mantel garland from sagging by fixing it at three points or more along its length, not just at the ends, because gravity pulls on every unsupported section. A garland with lights, baubles, or stockings should be fixed even more often, since the trims and stockings add weight.

How do you decorate a mantel with a TV above it?

You decorate a mantel with a TV above it by sweeping the garland to one side in an asymmetric drape, keeping every branch below the bottom edge of the screen. A garland kept below the TV frames the screen instead of crossing it, while a full garland across a TV mantel fights the screen for attention.

How do I store mantel garland so it lasts?

You store mantel garland so it lasts by hanging it on a hook in a dry cupboard, away from sunlight and weight. Stored this way, prelit, flocked, and faux garlands last for many seasons, while fresh garlands should be composted and only their reusable trims kept.

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