30 Best Fall Mantel Décor Ideas That Are Cozier Than Your Fireplace

Fall is the best time for collecting dried flowers, wheat, and bunny tails! This lovely, neutral-toned dried grass wreath sings autumnal coziness when placed above your mantel.

Get the tutorial at The Merrythought.

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The sweet pastels of these origami leaves are a fresh take on classic fall garlands. The unexpected colors will help balance the typical warm tones of fall.

Get the tutorial at Gathering Beauty.

How fun are these pom-pom pumpkins? Plus, adding some vibrant colors to your mantel will draw the eye toward your special decor!

Get the tutorial at A Kailo Chic Life.

All you really need for this modern-chic cut-out leaf banner is a Cricut Maker! It's the perfect punctuation for any subtle fireplace setup.

Get the tutorial at The Honeycomb Home.

When temperatures drop and the kids come in from playing outside, your fireplace will be the prime spot for cozy gatherings. So, usher your family and guests in with a welcoming "gather" sign right over the fireplace.

Get the tutorial at The Kingston Home.

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Watch out for little nibblers—we're talking kids, not mice! It will be hard to resist your favorite colorful fall treat, especially when it's being used for the cutest corn cobs on a garland.

Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.

These white and gold-painted pumpkins are perfect if you're looking for a modern slant on fall décor or a balance of warm and cool tones. The shimmering liquid gold leaf makes them extra pretty above a roaring fire!

Get the tutorial at Jessica Welling Interiors.

One quick, cute, and easy way to represent the harvest season is tieing together a bundle of wheat! It looks gorgeous as a centerpiece or can add height differentiation amongst pumpkins, books, and candles.

Get the tutorial at Modern Glam.

Why stick with orange pumpkins if you can go gold? They'll glimmer and catch the firelight when strung from your mantel!

Get the tutorial at Design Fixation.

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.

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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.

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 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.

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.

Perhaps you'd prefer a crisp, coastal take on your fall mantel décor. Here, you'll make a grouping of pumpkins in shades of blue for a sea-inspired look.

Get the tutorial at Making Home Base.

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For a neutral color palette for your mantel décor, look no further than these painted pumpkins in soft hues.

Get the tutorial at Love & Renovations.

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.

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.

This tutorial will show you how to take a free image from an art collection and turn it into a fall-ready masterpiece made for your mantel.

Get the tutorial at Life Is a Party.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

This tutorial will show you how to create a beautiful layered garland for your mantel.

Get the tutorial at Bless This Nest.

Pink for fall? We say yes! Use chalky pink spray paint to make your autumn pumpkins look pretty and feminine on your mantel.

Get the tutorial at Lolly Jane.

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This sweet lil’ garland uses mini everything: mini leaves, mini pumpkins, and mini acorns. Adorable!

Get the tutorial at Our Tiny Nest.

Using a glass pumpkin, you can make it look as if it’s a mercury glass version you picked up at a flea market. It might look so authentic, no one will know the difference.

Get the tutorial at Thistlewood Farms.

This polished mantel décor is easier to create than you'd think. You just need some moss, a few vintage-looking planters, and white pumpkins to weave it all together.

Get the tutorial at Liz Marie.

You know those heirloom pumpkins at the patch that always stand out in the sea of orange? You can make your own that’ll last from year to year, looking flawless above the fireplace.

Get the tutorial at So Much Better with Age.

Include a smattering of fabric pumpkins amidst the rest of your fall mantel décor. And the best part? You can make each one in less than 10 minutes.

Get the tutorial at Twelve on Main.

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