The Clever Trick For A Fuller Looking Garland On Your Mantel

If you're in the process of decorating your mantel for the holidays and feel like something doesn't look quite right, it could be a problem with your garland. Adding decorative garland to a fireplace mantel is a timeless way to add cheer and warmth to a room, but the process of trying to make it look beautiful can be frustrating. Fortunately, however, there's a simple trick that will make your garland look fuller, and it involves using a six pack of Command Cord Bundlers that cost $12.99 on Amazon. You'll use these straps to attach your garland to the front of your mantel, creating a fuller and more breathtaking appearance.

Although most people choose to place their holiday greenery on top of their mantelpiece towards the back or middle, this result can be lackluster to the eye. The garland appears more like an afterthought and doesn't add a lot to the decor. Thankfully, using Cord Bundlers gives you a way to easily display your garland on the front portion of the mantel for a classic draping effect. Plus, this trick lets you use the garland you already have, even if it's not very full, instead of having to buy new.

The DIY Mommy on YouTube shares this insightful way to attach garland for a fuller look. Rather than draping it freely over the top, she sticks Cord Bundlers onto her mantel first. These are adhesive, so they can be removed without damaging your mantel. Place the bundlers evenly down the entire length, ensuring that you use enough to hold your garland. Also follow the directions to ensure they adhere properly.

To install the garland with the Cord Bundlers, first find the center of your garland to ensure an even look. The center portion of the garland will get hooked into the center Cord Bundler. Carefully affix the long strap around the greenery. Then, you can affix the other sections to the mantel. This Christmas mantel decor idea for a beautifully festive fireplace is finished off by pulling and draping the sections to your liking in order to achieve a natural, full appearance.

If you don't want to purchase the Command Cord Bundlers, you do have another option. You could use other small Command Brand or adhesive hooks and some string in the same way. Just simply place the hooks on the top of the mantel and then wrap the string around the garland to hold it in place. 

Spruce up your fake greenery by pulling individual branches out, up, and down. Disguise the Cord Bundlers with the garland by gently pulling branches over them. In her video, The DIY Mommy shows how she pulls pieces of her garland down to make the garland look as though it is draping or falling down over the front of the fireplace mantel, which creates an elegant look.

Once you have fluffed and prodded your garland into a lovely, full shape, you can add some finishing touches. Because this clever hack holds your artificial greenery in place, you can feel comfortable adding other decor into it and around it without worrying about anything shifting or falling off the mantel. Use different greenery and holiday berry picks to customize the look of your garland and make it appear more full. Also consider adding ribbons, bows, strings of beads, twinkle lights, or even holiday baubles to match your Christmas tree or other decor. Or, have a sustainable Christmas in your home by adding dried orange slices and cinnamon stick accents.

If you decide that certain portions of your garland still lack definition, a great way to make one or more areas fuller is to attach other pieces of garland to your main piece. For example, if the ends of your garland appear small or thin, you can easily tuck smaller pieces of faux greenery into the Cord Bundlers on the ends of the mantelpiece. The end result should be a stunning Christmas display for your fireplace that your family and friends will love.