Finish your display by hanging a springtime wreath above the mantel.

9. Summer Mantel Decor Ideas

Transition your springtime mantel into summer by embracing the outdoors. The weather is warm, and this is the ideal time for outdoor activities. Bring a little of this inside by decorating your mantel with locally inspired outdoor features.

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If you live somewhere near the water, try a nautical theme. You could place shells in a clear glass vase or bowl. Then artfully place driftwood, candles, sea glass, and a candle lantern. Place a large mirror behind all of it with a clean white frame trimmed with a rustic nautical line.

For those that don’t live near the water, consider a patriotic summertime display. Incorporate red, white, and blue into your fireplace mantel decor. You could place an American flag wall hanging made from reclaimed wood planks. The weathered boards give your display a rustic and farmhouse feel. For something a bit more glamorous, try silver or gold candle holders with red, white, and blue candles.

10. Fall Mantel Decor Ideas

When it comes to fall mantel decor, you have some options. You could choose to embrace fall decor that embraces the fall harvest. Or, celebrate Halloween with pumpkins, cobwebs, and spiders.

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Either way, you’ll be right on theme with the season. Your fall mantel can express what you love about the season. If you decide to go with a fall harvest theme, a cornucopia will look beautiful as the focal point of your display. Fill it with hardy vegetables and seasonal fruit.

When looking for mantel decorations with a Halloween theme, don’t let yourself fall into a tacky or cheesy look. You don’t want your mantel to look like the seasonal Halloween store threw up. Instead, look for artful pieces that give the impression of spookiness. Try baroque candle holders, elegantly draped faux chains, black foliage, cobwebs, and vintage busts. This will give your mantel a spooky mansion feel.