7 Fireplace Mantle Decor Ideas for Fall & Halloween

Everyone’s favorite costume holiday is almost here, so why not spruce up your living space with some Halloween fireplace mantel decor ideas too? Aside from the kitchen, the area around the fireplace is considered to be the heart of the home.

We will share some ideas on how to “spookify” your living area with these mantel decor ideas perfect for fall and Halloween. Whether you want simple touches or extravagant additions, your friends and family will appreciate the attention to detail you give your fireplace mantel this season.

Easy Mantel Decor Ideas for Fall and Halloween

A fireplace mantel frames the opening of your fireplace and covers part of the chimney breast, preventing the smoke from entering your space. Wood-burning fireplace inserts, such as this Napoleon S25i Wood Burning Fireplace Insert is a great place to start, especially if you are looking for extremely long burn times and a minimalistic look to complement your Halloween and fall decor touches.

1. Paint Wine Bottles Black and Use as Candle Holders

Create an eerie feel for your fireplace mantel decor by spray painting empty wine bottles with a matte black color. Once they’re completely dry, insert a long, orange taper candle in each one. Take note to keep the candles far from anything flammable, and never burn the candles unattended. You can light the candles when hosting a Halloween-themed dinner party, or when you are ready for a costume shoot with your friends and family!

2. Create a Spooky Fireplace Mantel with Old Paintings

If you happen to have an old painting featuring a face or an old portrait, transform it into a Halloween-ready wall picture by adding cutouts of fangs, horns, pitchforks, or spiders. You can also choose to add paper bats and spider webs as a complementing Halloween mantel decor touch. Then, easily remove these cutouts once the season is over!

3. Get Crafty with Paper Mache Antlers

If you are trying to come up with fireplace mantel decor ideas that also fit the fall season, then this paper mache idea is right for you. This antler paper mache tutorial will transform your space into a rustic, cozy cottage – all you have to do is figure out how big or small you want your pieces to be, and the right earth tone color schemes that best suit your living area. Add a vase filled with wicker stems or dried twigs for that added touch of the fall season.

4. DIY Rainbow-Painted Pumpkins for Something Different

When thinking about fireplace mantel decor ideas that can both be beneficial for the fall and Halloween season, mix up your palette a little bit with this uplifting rainbow-inspired look. Simply get some plastic pumpkins of varying sizes and spray paint with colors that best suit your common area. Stack them neatly across your mantel or think of a way that will complement the other elements of your fireplace area.

5. Arrange Halloween-Inspired Masks on Your Fireplace Mantel

Something as simple as a Phantom of the Opera-type mask or the famous mask from the movie, “Scream,” they both add a simple, but spooky atmosphere to your mantel decor ideas. Simply place these single-toned masks beside each other, and add small bits of Halloween-inspired decor, such as plastic spiders and bats to complete the scene.

6. Go Minimalist With Black-and-White Halloween Decor

While Halloween and fall are associated with warm colors and earth tones such as orange, brown, burgundy, or maroon, you can absolutely select a black-and-white theme for your mantel decor and still make a statement. Witches, black cats, and bats are easy to tack up wherever looks best. You can also select black candle holders, black frames with spooky images, and the like!

7. Add Custom Halloween Banners as Mantel Decor

Another idea for mantel decor is to print out edited photos of your family with Halloween-themed edits. Flex your Photoshop skills by adding witch hats, horns and fangs to every member of the family to garner some laughs from your guests. Then print them out in sizes you can string up on banners! Simply place across your mantel and add touches of small carved pumpkins, candle holders, and spider webs on the flat surface.

Create a Halloween Mantel Masterpiece with Your Napoleon Fireplace

These tips for fall and Halloween-inspired mantel decor can truly create a festive and warm mood for your common area. With that being said, it is clear that the fireplace is an area of the house that brings everyone together, especially for the fall season.

Call us today to learn more about our S Series Stoves and S Series Inserts to upgrade your living space before the chilly weather settles in.

If you’re interested in upgrading your living space and bringing the natural ambiance of a fire indoors, check out Napoleon’s collection of efficient fireplaces for the modern home. Of course, always check your manual for clearances to combustibles. Safety first!