Black And White Modern Christmas Fireplace Mantel Decor On A Budget

Modern concrete fireplace decorated for Christmas with garland, plaid stockings, a Christmas tree with white lights, and a white dog resting on a gray sofa.
I’m so excited to share how our DIY concrete fireplace transformed for the holidays! This space got a major makeover, and decorating it for Christmas has been a dream. Below, I’ll share a glimpse of the setup, from the Christmas tree to the mantel decor. Let’s get festive!

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Before and After Transformation

First, let’s take a look at how far this space has come! Here’s a peek at the before and the big reveal of the after. I love how the sleek, modern lines of the concrete fireplace make the perfect backdrop for cozy Christmas decor. If you haven’t yet check out my detailed guide here on how I transformed the fireplace.
Before and after DIY concrete fireplace makeover showcasing dramatic transformation.

Links to Christmas Decor

Mantel Decor

Other Decor items

The Christmas Tree

Last year, after our dog knocked over our Christmas tree a couple of times and broke a few branches, we decided it was time to get a new tree.

Christmas decor fallen Christmas tree getting knocked over by dog
This year, I ended up purchasing the viral Target Christmas tree, and I LOVE it. It requires minimal fluffing and looks amazing. I kept the tree simple with just lights. I’m loving the minimalist look, but we’ll see if my son lets it stay that way!
I also purchased an amazing matte black tree collar for a sleek finish, but unfortunately, it was too small for my tree. So, I ended up using my tree skirt that I’ve had for years, here is a similar one here.

Tree Collar Info

If you’re interested in the tree collar, here’s a tip: for it to fit, your tree stand shouldn’t be wider than 25 inches.
Tree collar next to a measuring tape, showing width to help determine tree stand fit.
Matte black slat wood tree collar with a sleek design on Christmas tree

The Mantel Garland

The garland was one of my favorite pieces to add. I found an affordable realistic pine garland I added two of them so it can look fuller. One of them I purchased at TJmaxx and the other which looked practically identical is from Joanns fabric I found a similar one on amazon. I layered it with twinkling lights to give that magical holiday glow.
I used these pins to secure the garland in place.

Decor on the Mantel

To finish the mantel, I added a few favorite pieces: stockings, some mini houses, bells, and a gnome that brings a little festive charm! Most of these decor items were pieces I had from previous years, mixed with a few new finds from Amazon, Target, and TJ Maxx. Everything will be linked below, including similar finds for the items that I’ve had for years.

Stockings

Bells

Tiny Houses

The Cutest Holiday Bird

Fireplace Hearth Decor

I also added these mini Christmas trees by the fireplace to one side, and a lantern on the other side

Lantern

Fireplace Nook Decor

I added a few Christmas decor on the shelves and cabinet to the side of the fire place
christmas decor fireplace nook slat wall black cabinets

Final Look at the Christmas Fireplace Decor

Here’s the final look! I wanted simple and cozy yet festive, and the perfect centerpiece for our family’s holiday season. I hope this inspires you to decorate your own mantel and create a cozy space for the holidays. Let me know in the comments how you’re decorating this year!
Christmas decor concrete fireplace mantel and tree decor

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