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30 Chic Mantel Decor Ideas to Celebrate the Fall Season

Bring on the pumpkins, berry branches and candles.

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There's nothing quite like sitting by an inviting fireplace on a fall day, surrounded by seasonal staples like scented candles, eye-catching pumpkin designs and foliage to bring the outdoors in. Since this spot in your home becomes even more of a focal point during this time of year, it's worth putting some thought into choosing the right fall mantel decor. Luckily, the options are endless. You can go for a classic setup centered on a combination of autumnal hues like orange, brown and green or take things up notch with an unexpected mix of art or unique vintage finds.

Get inspired to exercise your creativity and arrange the perfect fall mantel. It's an easy way to get your home ready for the season.

1

Antique Mirrors

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Country Living

It's time to dust off your antique mirror collection and make your best finds a part of your mantel display. Stick to an all-white theme, but don't forget to add floral arrangements for a finishing touch.

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Monochrome Look

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Spacecrafting; Design: Bria Hammel Interiors + SD Custom Home

Benjamin Moore's Knoxville Gray, which changes throughout the day depending on the room's lighting condition, acts as the perfect backdrop for this fall-appropriate mantel setup with nature-inspired art.

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3

Gallery Wall

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Woman's Day

It doesn't get anymore charming than a gallery wall full of small, colorful prints. Mix and match frames to amp up the look.

4

Oversized Plant

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Karyn Millet

There's no reason why your plant shouldn't be a part of your mantel setup if you have a green thumb. Let it flourish alongside it, especially if you prefer to take the focus away from a TV.

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5

Lean Framed Art

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Annie Schlechter

Rather than hanging a pair of framed prints above your mantel, lean them against the wall for a relaxed look. Choose gold frames to lend contrast to a black-and-white palette.

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Colorful Halloween Mantel

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Danielle Daly

Put vibrant pumpkins in pink and orange on full display, and finish the look with a playful black pennant banner.

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7

Artichoke Decor

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David Cleveland

Footed artichoke decor can bring a playful touch to your fall mantel display. Choose a white design to brighten your space.

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Rustic Wood Decor

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Lincoln Barbour

Keep it simple with wooden decorative pieces that add texture to a neutral room.

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9

Nature-Inspired Art

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Kim Cornelison

Embrace your love of nature by framing your favorite landscape print or painting for the season.

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Rustic Antiques

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Helen Norman

Antiques with an old-world feel are always great for the fall season. Take a cue from this well-curated mantel, including a wall-mounted horse, and make a unique vintage find part of your decor.

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11

Gourds, Squash and Chestnuts

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Ryan Benyi

Look no further than a mix of dried gourds, squash and a garland of chestnuts to fill your living room with autumn vibes.

12

Cat Garland

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Country Living Staff

For Halloween, delight your kids with purrfect cat garland that's made with string lights.

Get the tutorial here >>

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13

Scary Halloween Frames

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Mike Garten

Guests will freak out at this Halloween mantel setup, complete with skulls and witch graphics in striking black frames.

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Berry Branches

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Gridley+Graves Photographers

Celebrate the arrival of fall by filling a chic vase with orange berry branches.

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15

Fabric Leaf Display

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Andrew McCaul

Try cutting leaves out of fabric in harvest hues for a fall-appropriate mantel.

Get the tutorial here »

16

Collected Look

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Layla Palmer

For a collected feel, add interest to an all-white space with pots of greenery along with an assortment of decorative trays and vessels.

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17

Spooky Halloween Display

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Steve Giralt

Kids would be impressed with this creepy Halloween mantel display, including hanging ghosts, haunted house lanterns, pumpkins and dark branches.

18

Foliage and Candles

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Virginia Macdonald

Upgrade your mantel in an instant by pairing candles with branches and dried oranges.

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Leaning Mirrors

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David Tsay

Make it easy for natural light to bounce around the room by leaning a pair of mirrors against the wall.

20

Halloween Arrangement

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Michael Partenio

Celebrate Halloween with a display of pumpkins in a range of sizes. Dress them up with Halloween-appropriate words ("Boo" is a no-brainer) to make more of an impact.

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Monique Valeris
Home Design Director

Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, "What's in My Cart."

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