This post is about 14 valentine’s mantel decor ideas.
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Valentine’s day is a wonderful celebration of love and decorating your home only adds to this fun occasion!
A beautifully-decorated mantel piece can make all the difference to your home at any time of year – so why not style it for valentine’s?
From simple styling to vibrant decorations, and from modern design to a more rustic approach – you’ll find all the inspiration you need in this list of 14 Valentine’s mantel decor ideas!
When can you decorate for valentines day?
When it comes to decorating at any time of the year for any occasion the ultimate decider is you!
Decorating in early February or late January is likely the most popular time to decorate for valentine’s day.
There are no rules!
Where to buy valentines day decorations?
You can buy valentine’s decorations in just about any home decorating store and you may even find them in your local grocery store but in this post you will find many of the items from Etsy and Amazon.
Valentines Day decor ideas:
- Use balloons – keep it simple with balloons! – 1. most people love them. 2. they are super inexpensive. 3. easy to assemble and variety of colors!
- Use real or artificial flowers – flowers are a great valentine’s gift but also beautiful when used as decor. You could even press or dry out flowers weeks before – as flowers tend to be a bit pricier around this holiday.
- DIY it– our favorite idea in this list to DIY is making paper chains – we all made them as kids but this has a valentine’s twist with making them into hearts. See how below!
Once you read through this list you’ll feel super inspired to start planning and decorating your mantel for February 14th.
Let’s dive right in to these 14 wonderful ideas…
Valentine’s day mantel decor ideas
1. DIY
When it comes to DIY, nobody wants complicated – so keep it simple with this amazing paper chain idea.
Turn your mantel into a valentine’s dream with your super cute heart shaped paper chains.
Learn how to make them here!
2. Farmhouse
Farmhouse is super popular right now and looks so cute for valentine’s day.
This idea uses themed bunting strung in front of the mantel piece.
To pull out the red from the bunting, add in the wooden pink and red ornaments to the mantel.
3. Easy
Make things easy for yourself with this pretty valentine’s mantel idea.
It’s amazing how a simple vase with twigs and heart ornaments can make a difference to the space.
Propping some heart shaped plates against the wall or mirror is an easy decorating tip – you could even use paper plates instead.
This idea works even better with a large wall mirror (like pictured) because it reflects your decorations; giving it the appearance that there are more.
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4. With TV
Many people have a TV above their mantel – this proves that you can still decorate around it for valentine’s day!
Some flowers and branches go a long way.
A heart shaped wreath is the perfect romantic decorating touch needed for this cozy part of the home.
5. With greenery
Just because it’s still winter doesn’t mean you can’t decorate with green foliage.
Pair the draping greenery with rattan hearts hung from the mantel.
Add some red roses or tulips to a vase as well.
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6. Neutral
If you find the vibrancy of the traditional reds and pinks of valentine’s day too much – opt for a neutral and more muted decor.
Use tassel garlands and wooden beads to achieve this look.
Pairing with some valentine’s themed ornaments to finish.
This idea can easily slot into your neutral or scandi-inspired home decor.
7. Modern
For a more modern feel with your valentine’s mantel – less is more.
Pops of color in the form of 2D heart ornaments pair beautifully with white wooden bead garlands.
If a cushion can be added to the space – a bright vibrant valentine’s themed one looks great against white paint.
8. Dollar tree-esque (super cheap)
Looking for an inexpensive way to decorate your mantel for valentine’s day?
This pretty-in-pink look utilizes pink pampas grass and dainty garlands to get an effortless but gorgeous styled mantel.
Keep the theme baby pink or blush so that everything pairs nicely together.
9. Country
This valentine’s mantel idea passes the country vibe test.
The key to this is a deeper red color and using wood and weathered metal.
If you’re working with a blank canvas you really can’t go wrong here – if your home decor is already styled in a country aesthetic then this with blend perfectly.
10. Wood
If you’re wanting a plastic free decorating idea – natural materials such as wood is best!
Wooden heart garlands paired with rustic wooden candles make the perfect combo for a cozy valentine’s around the fire.
While this is actually a shelf in the image – you could easily recreate this on a mantel piece.
11. Pink
On February 14th we decorate our mantel piece pink! (comment if you get the reference haha)
This has to be one of the cutest valentine’s mantel ideas we’ve seen.
We love the idea of putting pictures of your loved ones on the mantel with the decorations.
12. With flowers
We cannot get enough of the tulip wreath!
If you’re able to get one made with real flowers – go for it! otherwise this artificial one with look gorgeous front and center above the mantel.
Add in little decorative touches to your liking.
13. With balloons
This is probably the most fun valentine’s mantel ideas we’ve seen!
If you have a bricked up fireplace (no longer in use) you can place some of the balloons in there.
On the mantel piece itself rest a couple of balloons and hang the ‘love’ balloon central.
14. With paper decorations
Paper lanterns and decorations are making a return! We’re calling it!
You just need some string or ribbon to attach the paper decorations to create the garland.
Make sure to add in the stunning festive bows.
Valentine’s day decorating
Valentine’s decorating can be a lot of fun! It doesn’t have to be expensive or really time-consuming either.
These ideas prove that there is a valentine’s mantel style for all.
Whether you’re looking for a more traditional approach to decorating for this holiday or wanting something more modern – this post can serve as inspo for your February 14th.
Try out these suggestions and let us know how it went! Share this post with friends and family to inspire their decorating this year.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
This post is about 15 valentines day mantel decor ideas.
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