Cozy Up Your Home With The Best Fall Mantle Ideas

As the crisp autumn air settles in, it’s the perfect time to refresh your space with cozy fall mantle ideas.

Are you a fall lover?

While I do enjoy fall, it’s Steph’s favorite season . . .

Overall, each season has a special place in my heart.

Would you believe we had our first hint of fall this week?

With crisp mornings in the low 50’s and high’s in the 70’s, fall is definitely on it’s way.

It clearly time to start adding a little fall decor, or at least dreaming about it.

Right?!

What’s your favorite area in your home to decorate with seasonal decor?

Mine is definitely the mantle!

So, today we’ve gathered together inspiration for adding a touch of fall to your fireplace mantle.

A mantle serves as a focal point in your home, making it an ideal spot to showcase the warmth and beauty of the season.

Whether you’re drawn to rustic, modern farmhouse, or traditional styles, our collection of fall mantle decor ideas will help you cozy up your home.

From charming garlands to elegant pumpkin displays, discover how to create a welcoming autumn atmosphere in your living room.

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Asymmetrical Fall Mantle

Instead of a traditional fall garland, Roxanne created this graceful asymmetrical look with a grapevine and fall leaves she already had on hand.

For more details on how to recreate this stunning fall mantle look, head on over to her website at the link below.

Image credit: The Honeycomb Home

Fall Berry Stems & Eucalyptus

Certainly it can be a challenge to decorate a mantle for fall with a TV hung over the fireplace.

But this simple idea with grocery store fall berry stems, faux eucalyptus and a variety of pumpkins create a cozy and inviting vibe.

For more details of Michelle’s home decorated for fall, tap the link below.

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Blue and White with a Pop of Orange

The color scheme in Vicki’s beautiful living room is classic blue and white, but for fall she’s energized her mantle with a pop of orange, the perfect complimentary color.

Image credit: 2 Bees in a Pod

Neutral Color Palette

If you’re looking for more of a calming neutral palette, take a look at this pretty mantle from Anne.

On her site she shares her tips for creating a neutral mantle with texture and a variety of greenery.

Image credit: Simply 2 Moms

Cozy Glow

I’m in love with this gorgeous mantle from Renae.

Simply styled for fall with classic pumpkins, gourds and fruit, but what really creates that warm and inviting vibe is the glow from the candles and sconces.

Head on over to her site for her tips and tricks for styling beautiful fall mantle.

Image credit: Peacock Ridge Farm

Acorn Garland

For a quick and easy fall mantle idea, create a garland with acorn ornaments.

And to see more of Steph’s house decorated for fall, tap the link below.

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Grand Fall Mantle

No question this fall mantle from Chloe exudes luxury and opulence, creating a warm and inviting home.

You’ll find all the details to recreate this look on her site, as well as tips for securing it to the mantle.

Image credit: Celebrate and Decorate

Foraged Stems

For a more natural look, Steph foraged wild sunflowers and pampas grass for her fall mantle.

This charming and simple look is so easy to recreate.

And to see more of her sunflower themed fall decor, tap the link below.

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Paper Bag Leaf Garland

A lovely fall mantle can be as simple as a DIY paper bag leaf garland.

It looks surprisingly realistic and cost next to nothing.

You’ll find Cindy’s full tutorial on her website.

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Create Layers

When I spotted Beth’s fall mantle, it stopped me in my tracks!

Layering fall decor on your mantle creates a rich, textured look that instantly warms up your space.

First Beth placed an old ceiling medallion above the mantle as a stunning backdrop.

Layering it with a lush eucalyptus wreath for a touch of greenery, adding a small macrame hanging with bells for a collected look.

Head on over to her site to check out her other fall decor ideas.

Image credit: Beth Bryan Designs

Maple Leaf Arrangement

Creating a stunning fall mantle does not need to be complicated or time consuming.

For a simple yet striking fall mantle, Hannah starts with a beautiful arrangement of vibrant red maple leaves in a terracotta vase.

The rich red hues of the maple leaves bring a pop of seasonal color, while the earthy terracotta adds a touch of rustic charm.

Image credit: Hannah is Home

Natural Inspired Mantle

Charlotte adds a subtle nod to autumn on her fall mantle with hydrangeas from her garden, faux flowers and fun thrifted candlesticks.

Head on over to her blog post to see more of her subtle fall decor.

Image credit: At Charlottes House

Book Page Oak Leaf Garland

Check out this clever ideas from Leanna using an old book.

At first you may think, wow that’s a lot of cutting!

But she used her Cricut machine to do her cutting and wired her pretty oak leaf garland together.

Head on over to her site for all the details.

Image credit: Pretty DIY Home

Painted Pumpkins

One of Karin’s favorite colors is French blue and she decided to incorporate that beautiful color into her fall decor.

For her fall mantle this year she gathered dollar store pumpkins and painted them blue and silver for this pretty look.

Image credit: Renovated Faith

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Rustic Elegance

Wanting to keep it simple this year, Dara decided to incorporate the blue and white pieces from her summer mantle into her fall look.

She added blue and white dollar store pumpkins and sprigs of grapevine that will dry naturally over the next few weeks.

I love this appealing rustic, yet refined look.

Image credit: The Roots of Home

Macrame Leaf Garland

Create a cozy, handcrafted feel this year with DIY macrame leaves.

Drape the garland across your mantle, as the macrame leaves create a relaxed, boho-inspired look.

All the details can be found at the link below.

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Pumpkin Patch Plaque

Create a fun fall mantle by placing a pumpkin patch plaque as the focal point above the mantle.

And check out Cindy’s easy tips to style a mantle in just minutes.

Image credit: DIY Beautify

Modern Orange Stems

Jessica fell in love with these orange pompom stems from Hobby Lobby.

They felt playful and reminded her of something from a Dr. Seuss book.

To see more of Jessica’s fall ideas, head on over to her site.

Image credit: Jessica Welling Interiors

Pinecone Garland

Creating a simple pinecone garland is an easy and charming way to bring a touch of nature into your fall decor.

It’s as easy as gathering pinecones of various sizes from your backyard or a local park and then stringing them together with twine.

Head on over to Patti’s site and see her tips for white washing the pinecones and stringing them together.

Image credit: Hearth and Vine

Shop Fall Mantle Decor

By embracing these fall mantle ideas, you can create a space that not only celebrates the season, but also invites you and your loved ones to gather, relax, and enjoy the cozy ambiance of autumn.

Thank you for joining me as we explored these fall mantle decor ideas.

I hope you feel inspired to cozy up your home and create a warm, inviting space that captures the essence of autumn.

What is your favorite idea you’d like to incorporate on your fall mantle this year?

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