With autumn just around the corner, now is the perfect time to give your home decor a fall refresh beginning with the fireplace mantel. Whether your fireplace is real or faux, when it is decorated for the season, it can feel warm and inviting. It is a place for family to gather and spend time enjoying the warmth and ambiance. How you decorate your mantel can depend on your style and whether you want just a few decorations or an abundant display.

If you love a cozy, rustic vibe, try incorporating natural elements such as pumpkins, pinecones, and fall foliage. For a more modern look, decorate your mantel with white pumpkins, metallic touches, and minimalist garlands. Or, if you’re looking for something festive and fun, mix in some bright fall colors, twinkling string lights, and playful seasonal signs.

No matter your style, there are endless ways to make your mantel the heart of your fall decor, creating a space where family and friends can gather, relax, and enjoy the season together. Continue below to see some inspiring ideas to add fall decor to your fireplace mantel.  Underneath each of the images, you will find further resource details along with links to some of our favorite Instagrammers for the full tutorials.

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1. Fall Garland.

Drape your mantel with a garland made of artificial fall leaves. It can also be mixed with small faux pumpkins, pinecone, and berry accents. Warm, autumn hues and natural textures will look enhance your mantel and bring in the fall vibes. You can also weave in some string lights for an extra cozy glow. This look will help to bring seasonal warmth into your living room. (via @stylinbyaylin)

2. Rustic Farmhouse.

 The textures and tones of fall come together in this living room decorated for fall with a beautifully decorated fireplace mantel that helps to bring the spirit of the season into your space. Combining draped garland with wooden accents, pumpkins, and candlesticks brings a touch of rustic farmhouse to your mantel. (via @upsydaisycottage)

3. Pumpkin Bonanza.

Nothing says fall like pumpkins. Arrange a variety of pumpkins in different sizes and colors across your mantel and even in front of your firebox. Mix in some garland and candlesticks to give your space the spirit of fall. You’ll love the seasonal atmosphere it creates! (via @mytexashouse)

4. Fall Hanging Installation.

This eye-catching DIY fall hanging installation will add warm tones and robust texture to your fireplace holiday decor. Harvest hues of green, cream, tan, and orange provide a welcoming display. To re-create, you will need a mix of fall foliage, including pampas grass, wheat, branches (gathered from the yard), eucalyptus, and a leaf bushell. The materials you will need to make this project are a drill, 1×3 pine, rope, floral wire, and scissors or wire cutters. Get the full tutorial at the provided link. (via Amber Thrane)

5. Pink Accents.

This living room features a warm mix of rustic hues with splashes of pink for a cozy autumnal feel. A beautiful garland of artificial wildflowers, pumpkins, and leaves adorns the fireplace mantel. The seasonal hues of this garland are the perfect way to accent your harvest decor. The antique mirror on the mantel was spotted at an estate sale for just $10! The pleated curtains are from @twopagescurtains. The light fixture on the ceiling is the regal Savoy House Claiborne 6-light chandelier, the perfect touch for this cozy fall living room. The area rug is from @safavieh. (via @cottageonwynn)

6. Elegant Fall Mantel.

Stick to a simple color scheme and minimal decorations for a more refined, elegant look. A single garland of greenery with a few well-placed candles can create a sophisticated, understated mantel that still feels festive. We love the beautiful tile surround on the fireplace. (via @the_cole_farmhouse)

7. Candlelit Ambiance.

Nothing sets the mood quite like candlelight. Arrange candles of varying heights and sizes on your mantel for a warm, inviting glow. Layer in a fall leaf garland or small pumpkins to enhance the seasonal feel. Fall-inspired artwork adds a wonderful element to the mantel decor, sourced from @decorsteals. We love the fall tree that accents the fireplace mantel, filled with beautiful autumn foliage and an explosion of pumpkins on the ground — a fresh take on a traditional Christmas tree! (via @corbelcottage)

8. Simple Fall Fireplace Decor.

This warm and cozy farmhouse living room is adorned with simple fall accents, including a wreath on the mantel, vintage framed artwork from @decorsteals, and candlesticks that cast a magical glow in the evening. Flanking the fireplace, charming Jack O Lanterns (@decorsteals) sit on the hearth on one side, while a pair of lanterns decorate the other. (via @jamiewardtv)

9. Festive Banner.

Hang a fall-themed banner across your mantel to add a touch of whimsy. Whether it says “Happy Fall” or features autumnal designs like leaves and pumpkins, a banner is an easy way to bring a festive feel to your space. Be sure to layer in some other fall accents such as pumpkins, pinecones, fall picks, and orange pillar candles. (via @mountains_to_michigan)

10. Festive Fall  Mantel.

If you prefer a more understated look on your mantel, then opt for a more minimalist design. The colors and textures on this mantel are beautiful — simple, yet elegant. A simple garland of hydrangeas and magnolias, paired with a couple of pumpkins, a piece of artwork, and a single statement candle, create a serene, modern vibe. FYI: The fireplace screen is from @loweshomeimprovement. (via @megan.d.miller)

11. Farmhouse Fall Mantel Decor.

Deck out your home decor for the harvest season with cozy fall finds. Textural garland will add an autumnal touch to your fireplace mantel, from @thenestedfig. Accenting each end of the mantel, the fire light candles are from @amazonhome. On the hearth, a trio of charming jack-o-lanterns were sourced from @antiquefarmhouse. (via @carolina.cozy)

12. Cottage Style Fall Vibes.

The faux fireplace is a DIY Ikea hack along with bookcases on either side that have beautifully transformed this wall. We love the symmetry in this space, styled with layers of cozy texture. The mantel is adorned with a pair of vases filled with faux fall foliage. Black candlesticks and white pumpkins provide accents to the leaf garland. If you wanted to add something extra to your mantel, you could add battery-operated string lights for cozy warmth. (via @adventuresindecorating1)

13. Simple Fall Fireplace Decor.

Adding just a few fall elements to your fireplace mantel can help to the feel of the season into your home. This mantel features warm textures and neutral vibes with a pop of black. A large round mirror is a backdrop for a striking wheat hops wreath. A large black vase is filled with fall foliage. The rustic mantel is made of knotty pine boards and a box was built around the existing mantel. It’s stained in Dark Walnut by Minwax. The stone surround was limewashed. (via @hipandhumblestyle)

14. Fall Mantle Decor.

This faux fireplace features a faux stacked log insert. The fireplace surround is a Facebook Marketplace find—$25! The mantel is adorned with an array of harvest-themed decorations. This includes an assortment of pumpkins in hues of orange, green, and white. Terra cotta pots and layers of old books help to elevate the pumpkins for visual appeal. Incorporate vintage pieces such as an antique mirror to complete the look. (via @prettyandprintedshop)

15. Farmhouse Fall Meets Halloween.

This fireplace mantle is absolutely “Bootiful”, featuring a mix of Halloween and fall decor. Mixing the decor helps you to easily transition from one season to the next. On the mantel, the Halloween sign is from @krumpetshomedecor, while the black haunted houses are from @target, and the Dark Wood Diamond Arch with Black Frame is from @kirklands. Layer in some maple leaf garland with faux berries and a Halloween banner for the finishing touch. (via @rockymountainfarmgirl)

16. Pumpkins Galore.

Celebrate the season by decorating your mantel with thrifted finds. The beautiful garland purchased from @urbanfarmhousebellmore adds a charming touch, while an explosion of pumpkins and mums in the firebox, illuminated by string lights, creates a magical ambiance. (via @rusticfeatherstone)

17. Fall Harvest Mantel Vibes.

A large round mirror provides the backdrop for a fall wreath from @kirklands, a trio of heirloom pumpkins, a grouping of candlesticks, and a black vase filled with fall foliage. Layer in some beautiful garland for the finishing touch. (via @hipandhumblestyle)

18. Simple Fall Mantel.

Fall foliage can make a beautiful statement on your mantel. Arrange them in a vase or as part of a larger display with faux pumpkins and a grouping of candles in varying heights for a balanced, harmonious look. On the ladder, small pumpkins make a great accent. (via @chiconashoestringdecorating)

19. Layered Look.

Create depth and visual interest on your fireplace mantel by layering different elements. Begin with a layer of garland, then add pinecones, pumpkins, and other fall decor. To help keep the fresh greens to stay affixed to the blue stone mantel, there is a chicken wire attached by just three small screws drilled into the grout. (via @suzannezinggstyle)

20. FALLoween Fireplace.

For this gorgeous and stylish fireplace mantel, painted terra cotta pumpkins are mixed with terra cotta pots filled with dried limelights. The jack-o-lanterns are from @loweshomeimprovement. The artwork hanging above the mantel, and the inspiration for the decor of this fireplace is the Watercolor Pumpkins Framed Art Print from @kirklands. (via @southernsurroundings)

21. Farmhouse Fresh.

This beautifully decorated fall mantel features farmhouse-style accents, including a wooden and metal rounded arch plaque from @hobbylobby and candlesticks from @grandinroad. Layer in pumpkins and garlands onto the mantel to complete the look. The large floor mirror is from @jossandmain. FYI: The wall paint color is Almond Wisp by Behr Paint in their matte finish. (via @home_editor_18)

22. Rustic Garden Fall Mantel.

This beautiful mantel features a mix of the last of summer with the beginning of fall. To create this simple yet eye-catching look, you will need faux moss from the craft store, antiqued flower pots, an old window, and some faux pumpkins. The moss should be spread out over the mantel and fill the terra cotta pots. To add an additional layer to the mantel, place a pumpkin painting in front of the old window. (via @lizmariegalvan)