OK its finally safe to bust out your fall mantel decor, I give you permission!
While it still doesn't feel quite like fall on the west coast where I am from, its late enough in the year where you can pretend, even if the outside doesn't quite match up.
The perfect fall mantel for me celebrates the changing seasons, and can function through halloween, thanksgiving and even up until the December holiday season.
This means its not overtly halloween or thanksgiving themed, but hints at both and remains general, beautiful and fabulous.
Here I show you how to get the look of this amazing fall mantel from The Frugal Homemaker.
Clustering objects and using a fall themed color palette is the first thing you need to start thinking about when you begin to put together your mantel decor.
A set of four Madlyn seagrass baskets is great for beneath the mantel or even on top. Clustering odds and ends into the baskets, and using larger baskets for spare cozy throw blankets or holiday themed magazines on the floor by the fire is cute and convenient.
Topping off your mantel with a decorative wall mirror brings style as well as light to the space.
If you don't have electricity over your mantel, a mirror will reflect natural light and help to illuminate all the hard work you've done. A white oval mirror by Howard Elliott Suzanne is the perfect, detailed mirror for the space.
There are lots of candleholders in this beautiful mantel inspiration image. I chose to highlight the floor candleholders.
Selecting taller pillars like the Golden Highlight set of two allows you to bring height to the space, and give visual emphasis to all levels of your fireplace.
To balance with the low height, a tall vase on the mantel is the way to go. The hand-blown glass bottle vase sits over two feet high and gives height variation to your decor.
A nice pairing with the vintage inspired mirror is a stylish mantel clock. Not only is it functional, but it also adds to the design of the space without distracting the eye.
I love the Clifton clock made of steel and wood because it mixed materials and has contrasting colors that make it pop against the space.
And finally the most fun part! There are so many amazing faux foliage options available to you. If you don't have those beautiful orange leaves in your front yard, fear not, you can find these readily available and they won't crumble or deteriorate.
The uniqueness of the mixed feather and greenery assortment in a ceramic planter elevates a standard arrangement with the fun of the feathers while still being on trend for fall with the color palette.
How will you update your mantel for fall this year?
Image source: The Frugal Homemaker