Don't have a fireplace and are not sure where to hang up your Christmas stockings? Here's 14 amazing ideas
The tradition of decorating the fireplace mantle with stockings during Christmas is one that brings cheer to our homes during the festive season. It brings joy to children who wake up on Christmas morning to find them filled with gifts. However, what if your home doesn't have a fireplace or the fireplace lacks a mantle to hang up stockings? If you're not willing to give up on this wonderful tradition, there are alternative options that are both beautiful and practical.
Hanging stockings up in anticipation of them being filled with gifts is a timeless Christmas tradition that you don't have to forego just because you don't have a fireplace or a mantle to decorate. There are alternative ways and means within your home to keep this holiday tradition alive.
Curious to learn how to continue using the traditional Christmas stocking without a fireplace? Check out these 14 fantastic ideas:
1. Coat hanger
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An unused coat rack is the perfect object to decorate with Christmas stockings. Add some festive ornaments to complete the effect.
2. Chest of drawers
A bedroom dresser is another great place to hang up your Christmas stockings if you don't have a fireplace. And any chest of drawers will do, no matter where it is.
3. Headboard
A headboard or the sides of your children's cot are the perfect place to hang up their stockings that they will find full of gifts when they wake up in the morning.
4. A ladder
To integrate Christmas decorations with a rustic decor, use an old stepladder to hang your stockings up on in a free corner.
5. Tree branches
Tree branches are perfect alternatives to replace the mantelpiece for hanging up your Christmas stockings. Simply secure them to the wall with adhesive hooks and decorate them with Christmas ornaments.
6. Entryway table
Hang your stockings up on the entryway side-tables: a wonderful way to also decorate this transitional space.
7. In the windows
Use your windows to hang up Christmas stockings.
8. On the stairs
If you have a multi-story house, use the staircase to hang up your stockings.
9. Stocking stand
A stand to put your stockings on - as shown here - is what you need if you don't have a mantlepiece.
10. Hooks on the wall
Simple hooks on a wall will be enough to hang up your stockings.
11. Curtain rods
What if you hung your stockings on the curtain rod in the living room instead?
12. The bookcase
Hang up your stockings on the shelves of your bookcase.
13. Perforated panel
Use a perforated panel (pegboard) to hang up your stockings: you can reuse it at the end of the holidays for your tools.
14. Door knobs
Finally, how about hanging your stocking on the door knobs, perhaps on the door to your bedroom?
Which of these ideas do you like?
