This post shows you 10 fall mantel decorating ideas.
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Fall is knocking on your door already and it’s time to decorate your mantel for the season!
We’ve gathered 10 super unique ways to style your mantel for fall to change up your space for the season.
From farmhouse style to modern aesthetic – you’ll find all the inspiration you need in this list of 10 Unique Ways to Style your Mantel for Fall
While this post is all about fall mantel decor – you can always use these ideas to inspire decoration of your sideboard if you don’t have a fireplace
How to decorate a mantel for fall
- Make it unique – by incorporating photos of friend and family into the decor or ornaments that are specifically special and reminiscent of this time of year for you.
- Choose your color scheme – whether it’s brunt orange, rich browns or more muted tones – decide on the color early on to stay on track with your decorating and to not become overwhelmed.
- Use seasonal foliage – bring the outdoors in – with fall flowers, leaves and branches and maybe even some pine cones too! Don’t forget pumpkins – they look great when used as decoration.
Fall fireplace decorating ideas
- Farmhouse style
- Seasonal Garlands
- Fall leaf Wreaths
- Glowing Candles
- Pumpkins
- Warm Lights
Easily achieve a beautiful fall mantel for your home by recreating any of the 10 unique fall mantel decor ideas showcased in this post.
Let’s dive into the super creative inspiration featured in this post, grab a pumpkin-spice latte and start decorating!
Fall Mantel styles
1. Cozy fireplace with candles and pumpkins
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Two steps and you can achieve this gorgeous fall mantel idea.
You can buy beautiful faux fall leaf garlands that look absolutely stunning decorating the mantel.
Add the velvet pumpkins and arrange them how you like on top of the mantel piece.
That’s just two steps and you’re done!
2. Mantel with tv above with assorted pumpkins
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Many homes now feature a tv above the mantel and this idea shows you how to decorate while still keeping the tv in view.
Keep it symmetrical with the ornaments and items either end of the mantel.
A thin, simple garland is perfect here and helps to avoid overcrowding and covering the screen.
3. Farmhouse decor
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Festive signage are super cute – particularly at this time of year.
You can get some great prints online and pop them in a frame.
You really can’t go wrong with a fall leaf garland – it brings those gorgeous autumnal tones into your home.
4. Fall Garland
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We love this beautiful fall perspective!
Opt for fall foliage in vases and lining the mantel top in the form of a garland.
You can always add in some real pumpkins to this idea instead of faux ones.
5. DIY fall fireplace decor
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Let this stunning garland do all of the talking for your mantel decor this year.
We love the use of multiple candle holders on the mantel piece.
Decorate the hearth with lanterns and pumpkins too.
Related: 15 Beautiful Fall Decor Ideas for Your Home
6. Rustic fall mantel
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This mantel idea is so beautiful with its worn, and rustic style.
Using pampas grass in wicker bottle shaped vases to recreate this look.
Complete the look with green velvet pumpkins.
7. Autumn Fireplace
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Pair this seasonal print and frame with autumnal leaves and assorted pumpkins.
We love the large wooden candles at the foot of the mantel.
You can also buy fall-themed cushions and wicker pumpkins to complete this cozy look.
8. Modern aesthetic
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When it comes to fall decor, modern equals simplistic.
With this idea you simply want to focus on fall leaves – in varying but smaller sizes – in the form of wreaths and garlands.
Adding in two or three gold candle holders at either end of the mantel helps to polish off the look.
Take inspiration from this idea with how they styled the foot of the mantel.
9. Simple and minimalist
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Keeping it super simple for this stunning idea. with rattan and acrylic pumpkins arranged on a bed of green foliage.
Instead of covering the entire mantel, opt for focusing the decor on the middle of the sruface.
This way you can always add in some candle holders at the ends to subtly frame the decor.
10. Bohemian wooden mantel with fall foliage
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If boho is your style, then opt for this gorgeous neutral, natural look for fall this year.
Using realistic faux pumpkins and faux hanging foliage as the centerpiece.
Adding in some pampas grass, candle holders and vases in an arrangement that you like.
Fall mantel decor
And there you have it – your guide to fall mantel decor wrapped in all its cozy, rustic, and utterly charming glory! As we wrap up, remember, fall decorating isn’t about perfection; it’s about infusing your home with the warmth of the season. So, go ahead, play with the pumpkin arrangements, mix those textures, and set up cinnamon-scented infusions. Let your mantel tell its own story, inviting friends and family to share in the autumnal magic. Happy decorating, and here’s to a season filled with warmth, laughter, and endless cups of pumpkin spice everything!
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