Get inspired by our fall mantel decor ideas that will have you curling up next to your fireplace.
Dane Tashima
Theres something inherently soothing about resting near a fireplace on a cold autumnal evening.
But afireplacewithout personality or decor can feel sterile and cold even with a real flame burning.
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And an overly decorated fallmantelcan feel too busy and cluttered.
Marigold Magic
The fierycolors of marigoldsreally pop against a mix-and-match collection of white ceramics.
Create a show-stopping garland by stringing together flower heads using waxed cording and an embroidery needle.
Photo: Kelsey Hansen.
Under Glass
It’s easy to adapt this tabletop display to your mantel.
To create a landscape of varied heights, elevate a couple of the cloches on clear glass cake pedestals.
That’s all it takes to have your very own autumnal cabinet of curiosities.
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Varying the sizes and shapes of your fall mantel decor creates a more visually exciting effect.
A large rectangular mirror is a backdrop for a striking burgundy wreath made fromsumacstems.
Decorative gold orbs and glass vases filled with seasonal grasses dot the mantel below.
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Although this fall mantel decor is simple, the rich colors of red and gold make it stand out.
Farmhouse Fall Mantel Decor
Letfarmhouse styleinspire your fall mantel decor.
Sprigs of faux fall leaves are tucked between white pillar candles on the mantel.
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A couple spider decorations and ghoulish-themed art nod to Halloween but are easy to swap out after the holiday.
Gilded Gourds
Create fall magic by combining rustic burlap and dried wheat stalks with gilded accents.
Pumpkins and nuts partially coated with gold spray paint add sparkle to this fall mantel idea.
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Look into accessories that can be recycled orcomposted at the end of the fall season.
Head to your local pumpkin patch or grocery store and pick up some small pumpkins and gourds.
Line a few up on your mantel for a subtle touch of fall.
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Accentuate the display with a vase of fresh leaves and other greenery clipped from your yard.
Classic Plaid
A trio of vases serves as the focal point of this fall mantel.
Arrange birch logs in a wicker basket below to hint at crackling fires to come.
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Pumpkin Bonanza
Use every bit of space when decorating your fireplace for fall.
Faux pumpkins look realistic and can be reused them year after year.
Pumpkins are great for fall decor because they stretch from September to Thanksgiving.
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Complete the vignette with a few miniature pumpkins and pillar candles.
Keep It Simple
Make a statement on your fall mantel with a single impactful accent.
Hanging just a largefall wreathabove your fireplace is an easy way todecorate your living room for the season.
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Pumpkins andgourdscome in various colors, including orange, yellow, green, and white.
Let the paint drip down as it dries for a funkier finish.
Traditional Fall Mantel Decor
Create a pretty fall mantel using classic autumn elements.
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you’re free to also hang a simple garland of unfinished wood balls.
Add a headless sculpture andpreserved floralsfor a spooky yet sophisticated look.
Look to Nature
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This fall fireplace nods to nature in several ways.
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First, the framed art displays paper-cut branching leaves and butterflies.
On each corner, fresh greenery adds an organic element.
Glossy faux pumpkins and a black crow form the finishing touch.
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Gold leaf on the edges of the pods enhances their dark orange centers.
A vase filled with stems of driedeucalyptusfruit adds height.
A few antique signs never hurt, either.
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We love this tiny pendant that says Antiques Open and the large pumpkin sign, too.
Unlike real foliage or pumpkins that can spoil, faux elements last forever.
But dont stop there!
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Mix in neutral seasonal decor, like pumpkins, dried grasses, or lanterns to ground the look.
This simple arrangement uses a variety of gourds and natural elements.
Cut the sleeves off old sweaters and stretch them over vases.
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Push a sharp pencil through the center of each wrapped ball to create a hole.
String balls on a cotton clothesline rope, pushing the rope through the holes with a wooden skewer.
Leafy Branches
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Pay tribute to autumn with a vase of golden branches and petite pumpkins.
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Place them among othertraditional mantel accessoriessuch as a mirror, vase, and books.
Farmhouse Fall Meets Halloween
Looking forfestive fall decorwithout sacrificing the sophisticated charm of your neutral farmhouse interior?
Opt forwhite pumpkinsover classic orange.
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Here, they’re perched like candles on whitewashed holders as a playful mantel accent.
Among the Stacks
Prepare for a Halloween horror movie marathon with fireplace decorations in orange and black.
Orange pumpkins, skulls, and spiders are Halloween decor staples and look wicked against a black fireplace.
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Finally, scatter spiders across the fireplace; theyre sure to make your guests skin crawl.
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