5 Fall Fireplace Decor Ideas
By Beth Osborne
When the air begins to feel brisk and cool, you know that fall is here. If you’re lucky, those chilly fall nights may include sitting around the fireplace and enjoying the warmth. For any home with a fireplace, it’s much more than just a way to feel cozy when the air is cool outside. The fireplace is a great place to decorate. From elaborate mantles to hearthside accents, decorating your fireplace for fall is fun.
You can choose to deck it out in a fall motif with leaves and pumpkins or go more modern with hints of metallics and neutrals. The great thing about your fireplace decor is that it’s easy to change out with the seasons. It can become the centerpiece to your space with vivid colors or sophisticated finishes. If you’re in the mood to spruce up your fireplace this fall, you’ll love these five ideas. Explore these great ways to adorn your fireplace.
Update Your Fireplace Screen
How long have you had your current fireplace screen? Does it fit the vibe of your room? If you haven’t updated it in a while, you’ll be glad to know that there are now more options than ever. You can find screens in a variety of finishes and designs. Whether you like traditional designs or something more contemporary, there is a screen that fits your preferences.
One style you might like is geometric patterns. Interesting lines add depth to the fireplace and act as a safeguard for anyone sitting by. This fireplace screen from Akiva with diagonal lines would be a beautiful and interesting choice. It’s hand-forged metal in a burnished silver champagne finish. It’s straight lines evoke a modern style while the finish offers it more charm. The finish is neutral, so it can be paired with lots of colors either on the mantle or throughout the room.
Unique Fall-Inspired Candle Holders
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Candle holders are found on many mantles in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Use them as a centerpiece or on the ends of the mantle. Changing out candleholders is a great way to greet fall. Consider using some of fall’s own natural designs like leaves, twigs, and trees.
For example, this Sprigge Tea Light Candle Holder, which has a touch of texture to mimic an actual tree limb. Its candleholders also have a nest-like feel to them. With its silver finish, it’s sure to go with your other decor. What’s most interesting about this piece is that it has soft, feminine lines but the metal sheen gives it a touch of masculinity.
For Halloween, you could mix it with small pumpkins or even a bit of cobwebs. After Halloween, keep the pumpkins or bring out your Thanksgiving decorations to complement the candle holder. When December starts, incorporate different holiday decorations like sparkling lights.
Reflect with a New Mirror
Mirrors are a popular mantle accent, adding dimension to a room and even making it look bigger. Give your mirror a fall touch with a unique design.
This hand-forged gold-leaf mirror has a sunburst of antler-like arms. The shape and distinct etchings give it a very rustic look, while the gold finish offers a refined essence. What can you pair this mirror with? There are so many options. You could accompany it with gold candle holders to vamp it up or try white vases or accents to give it a more modern feel.
Mirrors also look right at home on your mantle when the holidays come. Use greenery along the mantle with seasonal decor like your hanging stockings or colorful lights. These additional accents are a perfect complement to a mirror. Try this out on your mantle for an interesting take on fall decor.
Apples Galore
Another important part of fall is apples. So, why not add a little bit of apple to your fireplace decor?
These apple sculptures from Van Teal are made of acrylic and glass and offer some bright color to your room. With a set of five, you could group them all together in the center or spread them out in between some fall greenery or foliage. Apples and leaves are a great blend, so you could also consider pairing the apples with a wreath or artwork featuring leaves.
The great thing about these apples is their color. They don’t have to necessarily match everything in your room, as long as they are in the same family. These apples will definitely brighten up a room and would pop even more if you have a white mantle.
Acorn Accents
With the harvest of fall and the changes in nature, acorns are a great illustration of fall. Acorns have an interesting shape and add dimension, so they’ll look perfect either on your mantel or sitting on the hearth.
This set of acorns have an aggerated top, which makes them aesthetically interesting. Their neutral color allows you to decorate with other colors without clashing. Imagine these atop your mantle with flowing ribbons, which you can change as the season does. Start off with pumpkin colored ribbons and by December switch it to reds and greens. For a little more glam, use metallic color ribbons.
You could also place these on your hearth in or beside a basket. If you place them in a basket, put some ribbon in the basket first and have it spilling out. These acorns are very versatile and will be a favorite of yours. Try it out on your fireplace today.
Fall is a wonderful time of year, a time of change, which means it’s a great time to spruce up your fireplace. These five ideas are only the start for your whole home’s fall transformation.
