Nature Inspired Fall Mantel Decor Ideas

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I love decorating a fall mantel. Sometimes I go all out, but today, I’m sharing three simple fall mantel decor ideas that are inspired by nature. Style your fireplace mantel in minutes with these fall decorating tips.

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Nature Inspired Fall Mantel Decor Ideas

Decorating your mantel for fall is simply done with nature. As the seasons shift, we see an inevitable change outside. I like to replicate that inside to keep fall decorating organic and authentic.

My favorite nature inspired fall mantel decor is:

• Leaf garlands
• Leaf stems
• Pumpkins
• Live plants
• Beeswax candles

Below you will find some simple fall mantel decorating ideas from years past and in a couple of different homes. I hope this variety gives you some ideas of how you can decorate fall mantels of various styles.

Fall Mantel Arrangement

If you want the simplest look for your fall mantel decor, simply drape leaves, like I’ve done in my current home.

These stems have the perfect realistic coloring, have long stems, and add a bold pop of color.

I like to use long stems to swag a mantel to one side. If you like a bolder look, you can drape them along the entire mantel.

Create a Fall Decorating Plan

No matter what type of fall mantel you plan, you do indeed, need to plan it.

Put together your main goals and color schemes for the whole house first. Then, you can focus on the fall fireplace mantel more specifically.

Sometimes I like to do large displays, like this fall statement wall.

This leaf display is an easy fall DIY that is extra creative that was still easy to accomplish. When you do a grander statement in the entry, it’s easy to keep the rest of your fall decor fairly simple.

Over the years I’ve shared various fall home tours, like this modern rustic living room decorated for fall. I truly enjoy the simplicity of the season.

These next two nature inspired fall mantel ideas continue that trend of simplicity.

Simplistic Fall Fireplace Mantel

Sometimes I end up decorating in stages. I started with a few mantel decor ideas that didn’t end up panning out. Everything seemed overdone to me this year. So I stripped down the mantel to bare bones and started from scratch.

The result was two simple, yet layered, fall mantel ideas. Both mantels below showcase similar decor staples. The first layers fall hues like browns, orange and green for a nature inspired feel.

I love my green vintage bottles. They are my favorite fall decor staple, even though they aren’t specifically “fall”. The deep greens are so beautiful and pop off my otherwise plain mantel.

Since this post was published, I completely redid this fireplace and I’d love for you to check it out here!

I started playing around with a simpler mantel for a bit, grouping like items, and layering. But, it was feeling too plain for me. So, I added a simple fall garland and some live plants!

Layered Fall Mantel Decor

It’s amazing what a simple addition of greenery can do for a fireplace mantel. This magnolia leaf garland is my favorite garland. I use it for almost every season because it can be paired with so many different accents.

The leaves are so beautiful and leathery for a more realistic feel. It is an easy garland to get the “draped” look as well. I paired it with a few stems of my favorite faux eucalyptus to make it a little fuller and add interest.

And of course, adding live plants mixed with faux is always my favorite touch. Philodendron is the WAY TO GO!

I love knowing that an indoor plant I purchase is actually going to live. I shared my favorite easy care indoor plants in this post!

I kept the same candles I used on the simpler mantel but spaced them out a bit more. Candles are the fastest way to create a cozy environment.

These battery pillar candles are so affordable and can be used as stand-alone decor or in hurricane vases.

I love that these wax candles come in staggered sizes, making them ready to group together in varying heights.

Fall Mantel Sans Pumpkins

It was fun to think outside the box with this fall mantel decor. Rather than layer it with pumpkins, like I would traditionally lean towards, I wanted to make it feel more cozy.

Adding warm colors, candles, and layers instantly brings life to the space.

It feels like a fall mantel I can enjoy from late summer all the way to Christmas!

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I hope you were able to glean some ideas for how to style your fall decor with a few different mantel decor ideas today! This is proof that you don’t have to buy a million pumpkins to create a cozy fall mantel.

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