The 28 Best Christmas Garlands to Dress Your Mantel This Holiday Season

It's our favorite (some might say, the most wonderful) time of the year to decorate, and no home is quite ready for Christmas without a few well-placed garlands. Although fireplace mantels top our list of garland-ready spots, don't forget about staircase banisters, doorways and even table centerpieces. They bring lush color and texture to your home and add a festive air that will carry you through the holiday season.

In general, we usually opt for faux materials when it comes to our garlands. Although we love natural wreaths and garlands, the shedding and cleanup can be more than we bargained for, and if your home has forced air heating, it can really dry out your boughs quickly — maybe even before the gifts are ready to be unwrapped.

We've gathered the most gorgeous faux garlands on the scene this year — from nature-inspired to full-on glitzy. Keep scrolling to find the perfect garland to adorn your halls this Christmas.

Best Naturally Inspired Christmas Garlands

Pulling inspiration straight from nature, these garlands bring the outdoors into your home. Whether selecting from different pines and evergreens or magnolia leaves and seeded eucalyptus, natural garlands infuse your home with organic texture and splendor. While these garlands look lush and gorgeous on their own, they also serve as great bases to create your own designs by adding in lights, floral picks, berries or ornaments.

Best Christmas Garlands That Dazzle

If you're one who loves all things glittering and glam, the holidays are the perfect time to let your sparkle shine. These striking garlands make a statement wherever you use them and capture the magic of the holidays.

Best Color-Filled Christmas Garlands

From berries to baubles, add instant color to your holiday decor with these festive garlands. No matter your preferred palette, a colorful garland is just a click away. Red berries, ornaments in cheerful hues, chic metallics and more make up these holiday-ready pieces. Striking to use on their own, they also layer well with simple garlands, such as our natural options.

Best Flocked Christmas Garlands

Create a winter wonderland inside your home with snow-covered garlands, which give you the look of frosted wonder without the melted puddles to clean up afterward. These nostalgic designs deliver a full, textured look that elevates the style of any space. Trust us, you'll want to pull out these garlands year after year after year.