How To Get The Look Of Chelsea DeBoer's Stunning Holiday Mantle In Your Own Home

Chelsea DeBoer, star of the HGTV show "Down Home Fab," has an edgy yet modern country style. You're sure to find antlers, cowhide, and lots of black in her designs. She incorporated that aesthetic into a unique holiday mantel. You won't find any red, glitter, or stars, but it captures the season's spirit all the same. DeBoer went for an asymmetrical festive décor with neutral tones. She highlighted the dark brick with a black ribbon, added contrast with cream-color stockings, and brought a traditional Christmas feel with garland and gold bells.

It is a simple design perfect for a minimalist holiday look. Despite its simplicity, DeBoer's mantel is far from boring. The different furs, crochets, and patterns in the stocking add dimension. The tail end of the hanging garland and socks draw your eyes to the firewood logs and golden tree decorations around the floor. The unevenness is whimsical, yet the black and gold color scheme grounds the design in elegance. Get the HGTV star's look for a fun Christmas mantel.

The main components of Chelsea DeBoer's mantel are draped garland, a bundle of stockings, and a few ornaments. The garland is only draped halfway across the ledge. She layered four strips, ensuring the leaves were long and fluffed. You can do the same with a traditional green garland or add a twist by hanging strings of lights, tinsel, berries, or flowers. The key is in the draping, to have a curved silhouette that contrasts the hanging stockings.

DeBoer topped off the leaves with a black bow and shiny bells similar to the gold bell ornament in her Aubree Says collection, then placed a "Merry Christmas" sign where the garland stopped. Add your personalized touch with any of your favorite ornaments, but keep it minimal with three to five pieces to nail the DeBer look. Don't worry; other festive Christmas mantel décor ideas are available if you can't narrow your choices down.

Finally, on the other end of your mantel hangs the group of stockings. Matching ones will work best for this look. Even if they are not the same hue, go for stockings in the same color group, like all warm shades, earthy tones, dark tints, or neutrals. Don't be afraid to embrace different textures or sizes to amp up the dynamics. Santa hats and stuffed animals also make cute alternatives. And there you have it — a simple asymmetrical mantel with festive flare.