25 Best Fall Mantel Decoration Ideas to Cozy Up Your Home
Choose from garlands, wreaths, signs, and more!
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Never underestimate the power of a fireplace. Not only is it a sweet gathering place for friends and family, but it's also the perfect space to showcase all of your winter, spring, summer, and fall decorations as the seasons change. And with autumn right around the corner, it's never too early to start planning what you'll put on your mantel come fall.
Even though there's plenty of pleasing fireplace décor ideas that can live on your mantel all year long, you can certainly make the space look extra special for autumn. With the help of brilliant bloggers and their tutorials, you can make so many DIY fall decorations for your mantel, whether you have an electric fireplace, a wood-burning stove, or simply a decorative accent for your home. Think: fall crafts of dried wreaths, leafy garlands, sweet banners, seasonal artwork, fall candles, neutral flower arrangements, painted pumpkins, and more.
After you put together your DIY fall mantel decorations, we recommend cozying in with a savory pumpkin snack or a slice of apple pie and admiring all that handiwork lit by a crackling fire. And if you're ready for a challenge, there are plenty of fall porch decorations to bring the coziness outside, too!
Check out even more fall decorating ideas:
Dried Grass Wreath
We love a good DIY fall wreath! It's easy to make using store-bought dried grass, but you can also head out into nature and hand-pick bunny tails, stardust gypsum, wheat, and more. Hang it above your mantel or prop it against the wall for an eye-catching addition.
Get the tutorial at The Merrythought.
Cut-Out Leaf Banner
Minimalists will love this modern cut-out leaf banner. It's so simple yet so chic! Better yet, your Cricut Maker is basically all you need to bring this pretty fall project to life.
Get the tutorial at The Honeycomb Home.
Pom-Pom Pumpkins
Using pumpkins to decorate your mantel for fall isn't exactly a groundbreaking idea... but these colorful pom-pom pumpkins are a totally different story! Using colorful yarn and a wood stick for the stem, they'll be the pick of the patch.
Get the tutorial at A Kailo Chic Life.
'Gather' Letters
Invite your friends and family to cozy up by the fireplace with this pretty "gather" sign. Though you can paint it however you like, this blogger went for a gold and rose gold color scheme to add a glamorous touch.
Get the tutorial at The Kingston Home.
Candy Corn Garland
Candy corn might be a divisive fall treat, but this festive candy corn-inspired garland definitely deserves everyone's admiration! It's simply strung together using pipe cleaners, beads, and yarn.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
Modern Painted Pumpkins
Do you have a neutral home? These white and gold-painted pumpkins will fit right in while still making a chic seasonal statement.
Get the tutorial at Jessica Welling Interiors.
Wheat Bundle
Pay homage to the harvest season by tying together a simple bundle of wheat with a pretty ribbon. This piece makes a gorgeous centerpiece amidst white pumpkins and candlesticks.
Get the tutorial at Modern Glam.
Gold Pumpkin Garland
Glam up your mantel with a garland of gold pumpkins hanging from bakers twine.
Get the tutorial at Design Fixation.
Easy Fall Banner
You can make this banner in less than five minutes! It uses burlap pennants to bring it all together.
Get the tutorial at The Savvy Sparrow.
Realistic Leaf Garland
To bring fall leaves indoors without actually bringing fall leaves indoors, turn to the faux versions to create this garland for your fireplace.
Get the tutorial at A Box of Twine.
Floral Garland
Layer dark florals, small pumpkins, and pampas grass to create the look. Don’t forget the fairy lights!
Get the tutorial at Melanie Lissack Interiors.
Scrap Wood Pumpkins
Scrap wood from your garage can be put to good use in this DIY project. Who knew that leftover wood could make for such cute pumpkins?
Get the tutorial at The Crazy Craft Lady.
Painted Pumpkins
To bring some visual interest to a set of standard orange pumpkins, get out a white paint marker and apply your artistic handiwork to the gourds.
Get the tutorial at StoneGable.
Card Stock Leaf Garland
The kiddos will love making this card stock leaf garland with you. Use any fall pattern you please and cut them out using real leaves as templates.
Get the tutorial at Lehman Lane.
Chalkboard Art
Can't pass up a PSL this time of year? Then you'll need to make this super-sweet "You're the Pumpkin to My Spice" chalkboard sign for your mantel.
Get the tutorial at Tatertots and Jello.
Fall Sign
With a fall quote that's sure to warm hearts, you can make this autumnal sign to grace your fireplace. It looks even better alongside mini bundles of wheat.
Get the tutorial at Clean & Scentsible.
Fairy Light Vase
For an easy piece of fall mantel décor, drop some fairy lights into a smokey gray vase and finish the look with a bouquet of cotton buds.
Get the tutorial at This Is Our Bliss.
Fall Flower Arrangement
To make a fall-ish floral arrangement for your mantel, start with a silver wine bucket and layer it with faux florals, branches, and a pumpkin.
Get the tutorial at Rambling Renovators.
Mirror Décor
In a gold hue, this spray-painted mirror will certainly bring some warmth and glam to your fall decorations. Make it look extra-fancy with wood appliqués at the corners.
Get the tutorial at Judy Dill.
Green Fall Garland
This tutorial will show you how to create a beautiful layered garland for your mantel.
Get the tutorial at Bless This Nest.
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