15 Creative and Realistic Fall Mantel Ideas

 A new season is the perfect time to create a beautiful, layered display on your mantel. Check out our top 15 Creative and Realistic Fall Mantel Ideas.

Fall Mantels are a great way to get creative and customize that space in your home to be the right amount of comfort, cute and self expression to match the Fall season.

While extravagant is always a fun option, sometimes we just need that simple decor too! Enjoy bringing out the pumpkins, leaves, candles, and all your other fall decor.

Fall Mantel Ideas

From simple and realistic to adding those muted colors, a pop of color or something unique, don’t be afraid to find THE look for your home. Check out these ideas and be inspired to get decorating!

Floral Neutral

@heritagemarketusa

This simple and neutral color look will fit many types of homes. The florals take up a larger amount of space to where you can focus on fillers while still have a full look.

White Pumpkins

@tracysellsdallas

Clean, white and a pop of neutral color from the leaves. This is a Fall, simple wonderland that is elegant and classy.

Hello, Orange

@a_simple_touch_

This lovely orange burst of fun is great for really saying hello to Fall. You can jazz this up for Halloween and remove those pieces to celebrate the rest of the season.

Light and Easy with White Pumpkins

@hipandhumblestyle

This look is so boho comfy and we love it! Keeping this look simple but full is a great statement for your home.

Dark and Elegant

@thisisourbliss

Fall Mantles can be as simple or over the top as you want. Remember, you can dress up the surrounding areas to really add a flare to this space.

Antique Mantel

@antigotrunk

Do you have some cute antiques that will fit this vibe? Have you thought of thrifting for some new items? Feel inspired by the adorable mantel when you head to find some unique items!

Turquoise in the Fall

@hometownhouse

While this may not be your typical fall color- it sure is a fantastic touch! Utilizing white pumpkins and additional accents with hints of turquoise will make your Fall mantel POP!

Beachy, Boho Pumpkins

@themooremanner

Beachy Boho meets pumpkins. Need we say more? This is a fun twist to your typical fall mantels that will look great in the right setting!

Glass Pumpkins on Pumpkins

@sherimermaid

This glass pumpkin mantel is stunning! You can fill in additional ways or add to its surrounding area. Keeping it just as is keeps it layered and sophisticated.

Classic Fall

@simple.joy.at.home

This mantel is such a classic take on Fall. You have a hint of everything that makes Fall, well… Fall! Lighting your fireplace on a cozy evening will take this to another level.

Hey Boo

@thisjoyful_life

This cutesy mantel is a great mix of Fall and Halloween. To keep is lasting throughout the entire Fall season, switch out the Halloween pieces for additional fall decor.

Pumpkin Fanatics

@styling_inspowithadrian

This look is true Fall vibes that will look great whether your mantel is light colored or dark colored. The greenery takes it to another level!

Basket Toppers

@thegeorgianwhitepoppy

This mantel shows a unique way of styling baskets and the contrast between bright white decor and dark colored decor. We love a pop of white for Fall!

Candle Pop

@simple.joy.at.home

Let your Candle holders be the star of your mantel this Fall. Fill in the rest of the pieces with leaves, pumpkins, and different pops of color to style this elegant look even further. The statement plant in the corner is a bonus!

Muted Autumn Mantel

@cami_cam5

Sticking to Muted colors and letting the rock or wood really pop is a great way to level up your mantel for the Fall. Black accents look great in this look!

The Fall brings a sense of comfort we all look forward to. Welcome the season by feeling that presence in your home. There are no limits to how simple or fun you make it.

Amping up your mantel during the Fall is a great way to get that started. Enjoy mixing, matching and customizing it to your likings.

Add your favorite colors, memorable pieces, photos, thrifted antiques, and different sizes and textures of items. Enjoy the inspiration our top 15 Creative and Realistic Fall Mantel Ideas have brought you!

Happy Decorating!

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