For me, a mantel is a must. Where else will I share all my fave holiday decor items and hang the garlands?! Our new apartment came with a fireplace, but no mantel above! Crazy, right? I wasn't about ...

Fireplaces are the focal point of the living room. They should be warm, inviting, restful -- not a hectic muddle of Christmas cheer. So hold back on the tinsel, the bows, the ever-expanding Nativity ...

Fall is the perfect time to turn your home into a cozy retreat, and the mantle is an easy way to bring that autumn warmth into your space. Whether you’re drawn to the earthy tones of fallen leaves or ...

In the South, we love a well-styled and accessorized fireplace mantel. The more layers, the prettier the finished product. One of our favorite fireplace mantel decorating ideas includes layering ...

What happens when you take two talented visual designers, present them with wide-open fireplace mantels just begging to be decorated and arm them with gorgeous spring greens and other fun decorating ...

Editor’s Note: Welcome to CNN’s Open House, an online tour of iReporters’ houses that showcases incredible decor. Space by space, we’ll move through beautiful design moments that make a house a home.

If you are seeking a simple summer refresh, then explore this list of the best summer garlands for the mantel to buy from ...