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The fall season is all upon us and the signs are all here, the slight colder nights, the yellowing falling leaves, the smell of chestnut and hot cocoa. Keeping up with the sensations is difficult but our interior designs must reflect our state of mind induced by the passing seasons.The fireplace mantel becomes a focus of attention in a living space, with furniture usually arranged towards it.Thus, it is only natural that the mantel should be treated differently than the rest of the home and fall decor incorporated into its decoration. Fall leaves, colorful pumpkins, autumn flowers, cute banners with special messages, all can be added to your mantel piece to get it into the fall spirit. We have selected some simple, creative ideas on how to add fall decor to your mantel, enjoy!

1. imagine an entire fall package- leaf garland, fall flowers, candles, pumpkins and a burning fireplace

Source The Frugal Homemaker

2. simple elements such as an autumn garland and a willow wreath will catch the eye

Source My Blessed Life

3. the simple glorious pumpkin is the mascot of fall

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4. the autumn harvest must be displayed with style and grace

Source White Living

5. a fall family photo collage is a wonderful method of decorating the mantel

Source A Pop of Pretty

6. if actual leaves don’t satisfy your needs create faux ones for a banner

Source Sondra Lyn at Home

7. print and cut a cute colorful fall banner made out of tiny pumpkins

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8. use pallet wood as the background for your fall wreath

Source Laughing Abi

9. a curious yet fabulous idea for decorating your mantel – notice the delicate pumpkins inserted into the picture

Source Everyday Lovely

10. the gorgeous old wooden door with its metallic hinges has been DECORATED with a fresh delicate fall wreath spiced up with tiny withe pumpkins

Source The Hamby Home

11. use a blackboard to draw fall signs

Source Lillian Hope Designs

12. there are never too many orange pumpkins around

Source Confessions of a Plate Addict

13. a simple decor choice that can be easily adapted to the season

Source Love of Family and Home

14. an elegant fall blackboard with a touch of gold

Source Nest of Posies

15. an old window frame has been transformed into a fall blackboard mantel art piece

Source House by Hoff

16. small candles and tiny pumpkins will fill up the fireplace mantel with fall FLAVOR

Source The Lettered Cottage

17. a massive fall arrangement can be added

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18. for dark massive heavy fireplaces add simple logs and white pumpkins for delicate contrast

Source Design, Dining and Diapers

19. an array of fall tones

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20. corn garlands, fall leaves and cozy blankets create the right fall reading nook next to the fireplace

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How do you decorate your mantel for the fall season? Feel free to present your ideas in the comment section below.