50 Cozy Fireplace Ideas - Best Mantel Decor Ideas

An Eclectic Art Grouping

Add oomph to a low-profile fireplace with a gallery wall. Here, a collection of eclectic art and whimsical blue paisley wallpaper complement a light wood mantel. A few natural elements like flowers in vases and a handwoven basket add the finishing touch in this living room space.

Built-in Appeal

A luxe library/living room in the Dutch Colonial–style home of Victoria Ford and Marcus Ford was transformed with a coat of Endless Sea paint by Sherwin-Williams. The brick fireplace is framed with a wood surround, striking floor-to-ceiling firewood storage nooks, and open display shelves—all painted the same sophisticated blue as the walls. The mantel decor, including a model ship, a gold-framed ship painting, and a sea captain figurine, complements the water-themed palette.

Simple and Understated Hues

A coat of Simply White by Benjamin Moore provides a fresh canvas for a natural stone fireplace in Kathleen Hackett's cozy cabin in Camden, Maine. Above the mantel, an unframed vintage landscape, a tiny fish on a wood plaque, and a casual collection of stones add the finishing touches.

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Medley of Log and Stone

This pretty and rustic fireplace is built from stone sourced on the premises of a Boothbay Harbor, Maine, vacation home owned by Houston-based interior designer Lisa Dalton and her husband, Bill. The mantel is decorated with a grand model ship, an earthenware vase with flowers, and a wicker jug.

Pops of Black

Ebony accents anchor a space within singer-songwriter Holly Williams' Tennessee home. A brick fireplace is surrounded by a wood mantel painted Black Blue by Farrow & Ball. Minimalist art by Holly's husband, Chris Coleman, is showcased in gilded frames on the mantel along with a collective of petite treasures, adding a dramatic layer to the room.

Layered Antique Mirrors

Not only do the different sized vintage-style mirrors give depth to this room, but framing the fireplace with other pieces of art in various sizes makes it a real focal point.

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Budget Mantel

A thin piece of wood is used as the mantel on this all-white fireplace. The homeowners kept its natural edges to give it a more rustic style that complement elements like a checkered woven area rug.

Showcase the Brick

You can show off your original brick fireplace and still give it a unique look by surrounding it with antique wood and complementary art print.

Display Collectibles

Have collectibles of something? Displaying it on your mantel, dressed up in a colorful hue, is a great way to show off your beloved items while creating a unique and charming look.

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Antiques Everywhere

Looking for a place to put your favorite odds and ends? Look for inspiration in Kelley Motschenbacher's quaint abode, where collectables are placed all over the living room. "I really like antiques because they’re often weird, nontraditional sizes that are ideal for smaller rooms," she says.

Perfectly Pint-Sized

Jennifer Miller didn't let her 28-inch-wide hearth dissuade her from decorating. She chose scaled-down topiary planters and silver candlesticks to go along with an oil portrait.

A Bit of Blue Onion

Alison and Jim Luckman use their mantel above a rustic brick fireplace to display their beautiful blue and white porcelain dish collection.

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Mirror, Mirror, on the Mantel

A Little Lighting

Color Coordinate

Danny Seo used his hearth to show off a variety of beautiful black and white pieces.

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Stunning Stone

When your fireplace is this gorgeous, there's no need to go overboard with the decor. The owners of this Wyoming home added a pair of candlesticks and one piece of artwork.

A Bit of Brick

Hal Turner, the owner of this South Carolina smokehouse, actually salvaged brick pavers from his grandparents' old home for his fireplace. He then kept things nice and symmetrical up above with a couple of vases filled with wheat sheaves and a painting.

Bright and White

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Pretty Plants

Instead of hanging indoor plants from the ceiling, simply display them around eye-level—like Chenault James—to freshen up your home for spring.

Unveil Artwork

The farm painting perfectly pairs with the cow figurines lounging in this Texas home.

Janece Maze is Associate Editor at Country Living, where she covers DIY projects, gardening, and travel. When she’s not in the kitchen creating a new recipe with farm fresh ingredients, you can find her on the road heading to a music festival or browsing a local consignment shop.  

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