All this to say, how you choose to decorate your mantel is important. But beyond seasonal motifs (give us alllll the evergreen garland come December), it can be kind of hard to come up with stylish fireplace mantel decor ideas that don’t feel kitschy or excessive. To help, we’re rounding up some of our favorite ways to turn your frumpy fireplace into an illuminating masterpiece. And the best part? These fireplace mantel decor ideas are totally seasonless, so permission is granted to leave them up all year round if you want.