The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting cooler. That can only mean one thing, it’s time to get out our fall decor! Today I’m showing you how to decorate a mantel for fall. And you know I’m keeping it vintage!
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. The beautiful colors of the changing leaves remind us that, in order to have wonderful new beginnings, we also have to embrace endings. The beauty we witness in nature this time of year also gives great inspiration for crafts and decor! In the video below I show you how to decorate a mantel for fall using that inspiration. I transform my vintage mantel in one that is also ready to welcome in the cozy season. I just know you’re going to find something in it that you love!
How to Decorate a Mantel for Fall
The mantel in our house has to be one of my favorite spots to decorate. I love grouping my vintage pieces together and a mantel is the perfect spot for that. It is also so fun and easy to transform it for each holiday while still displaying some of my favorite vintage items. In the video below I show you how to take the loved items that you already have on display and add to them to create a beautiful mantel that is perfect for autumn.
Your mantel will look different than mine does when it it’s complete and that’s totally okay! One of the best things about collecting vintage decor is that there a so many unique pieces. Also, even though we are all vintage lovers, we are all drawn to different things. As you’ll see in the video, some of my unique items include a bread board, a cutting board, and a well used goat yoke that I just had to have. Just start with some of your favorite things and I’ll show you how to mix in the fall decor! For my mantel I use shades of purple, black, and cream but you could use any color themes that make your heart happy!
A Word about Symmetry…
I know that for many people symmetry is the name of the game when it comes to decor. Having everything balanced is what they strive for. I have to tell you though, I am usually anti-symmetry and I’ll tell you why. When you walk into a home and everything is symmetrical it is most likely beautiful but everything kind of blends together. If you arrange things slightly off center they really start to catch the eye. Because we aren’t expecting to see something that is off balance, it naturally stands out in our vision. I’m not saying that there shouldn’t be any balance at all though! When it comes to colors and textures, I wholeheartedly believe in balance. It just doesn’t need to be completely symmetrical. This may seem strange to you in the beginning but just give it a try, I bet you’re going to love the results. Just start small and see what you think!
How to Decorate a Mantel for Fall Supply List
- Large greenery with purple tones
- Purple thistle floral branches
- Large purple flower
- Large black flowers (3-4)
- Penny eucalyptus bush
- Black postal scale (optional)
- Fall pumpkin greenery
- French gray goblets (for displaying pumpkins)
- Fur pumpkins and/or muslin pumpkins in cream
- Black velvet pumpkins
- Cream scarf
Instructions
Okay, here’s where it gets a little tricky. Decorating is more of a process than a set crafting recipe. It’s definitely more like cooking than like baking. You start with the suggested ingredients but make adjustments as you go. When you watch the video you will see how and why I chose to put things where I did. Let that be your guide and then go with your gut!
There are so many different ways that you can go when it comes to decorating your mantle for fall. My goal was to give you a solid example and instructions so that you could then make this project your own! I really hope that you enjoyed this decor tutorial and that you will find some fun inspiration in it. Happy fall to all!
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