Switch up your fall mantel decor by incorporating a non-traditional color for the season. This designer has added light blue touches to mingle with the traditional yellow and orange palette. Blue accessories can be seen on the mantel and the stone platform, crafting an unforgettable and cohesive design.
23 Fun Fall Garland Ideas to Enhance the Season
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Published: October 5, 2023
Updated: November 21, 2023
Reviewed by Zakhar Ivanisov
Fall is the season of change, so switch up your seasonal décor with some fresh fall garland ideas. Garland is extremely versatile and can be displayed anywhere from a fireplace mantel to a kitchen vent hood. With so many styles available, you will have trouble picking just one!
Garland is lovely on its own, but you can take the overall look to the next level by adding accents in the same color around the room you are decorating. With hidden bursts of color, the look will be complete. Mantels, console tables, and sideboards are traditional areas to display fall accessories, including wreaths, garlands, and pumpkins. Consider using an attractive blend of smaller accessories hidden in a bed of faux leaf garland in these areas for a surprising look that will make you look twice. You can also avoid an overdone look by selecting a thin garland with small embellishments on the vine and branches. Fantastic fall garland ideas await you below in our gallery of images.
02 of Wooden Pumpkins Strung Across a Fireplace
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Little wooden pumpkins are strung together and draped across the top of a fireplace mantel in this neutral living room. With the spirit of autumn alive in this room, a painting featuring changing leaves is a fitting accent over the fireplace. Gray stone surrounds the fireplace, catering to a more rustic image.
03 of Symmetrical Design for a White Mantel
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Symmetry is appreciated in this living room, where two glass vases filled with dried grasses stand on either side of a TV. When decorating an entertainment area, avoid decor that may be distracting, like asymmetrical designs and vibrant colors. Subtle fall colors create a charming garland for this white mantel.
04 of Fall Garland Ideas To Fill a Mantel
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A beautiful and elaborate arrangement of garland captures the essence of autumn and brings it to the corner of this fireplace. The garland is draped over one side of the mantel and blends into a display of bright orange pumpkins. The ample greenery hides small fall accents between the leaves.
05 of White Brick and Personalized Wall Decor
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Display personalized wall decor in common spaces to create a truly unique look. Gold candle holders stand on either side of an extended wooden mantel, celebrating a natural wood element against a white brick wall. The entire wall features white brick, eliminating the usual separation from a fireplace and the surrounding wall.
06 of Protruding Stones Enhance a Fireplace Wall
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When looking at this neutral stone wall with protruding stones, an image of sand comes to mind. Individual candles are placed on each stone, offering the option to illuminate the mantel display. Amber bottles and white pumpkins join a bundle of red-leaf garland on the top of the mantel for a stunning and simple fall display.
07 of Brass Sconces Highlight Fall Colors
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There is so much potential in spaces where neutral walls provide a blank canvas for embellishments. The mantel has been styled with a vintage brass-framed mirror and picture frame tucked into a bed of fall garland. Use existing decor like brass sconces to accent a suitable area for displaying autumn decorations.
08 of Bookshelf Replaces a Console Table
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Replace a regular console table with a bookshelf that sits at the same height. Books play a versatile role as decor because you can turn the spines inward to complement surrounding accessories or turn them outward to personalize the space. Faux fall leaves bring the coziness of the season to this corner.
09 of Treasure Trove of Vintage Items
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This hutch is a treasure trove of items with a vintage theme tying the pieces together. Vintage alarm clocks sit front and center while tableware mingles with unique accessories. The accessories themselves are a blend of dark and light pieces enhanced by the white cabinet.
10 of Seasonal Sign Celebrates Fall Decor
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Introduce a country aesthetic to your fall decor with wicker furniture placed among natural decorations. A black and white sign welcomes the season with the help of a natural fall garland. Switch out your typical side table decor and make room for decorative pumpkins and vases of flowers.
11 of Blue Accents Brighten Living Room Decor
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There are always fun new ways to accentuate shelf decor, and one of those ways is to install under-shelf lighting that illuminates your accessories. Blue and white accents can be found in this living room, from vases to window shades. Use vibrant accessories to decorate wooden shelves and watch as the whole room gets brighter.
12 of Bench Seating Around a Traditional Country Table
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The curved arms of a dining room chandelier bring a quirky flair to this farmhouse-style room. Bench seating is a staple in achieving a relaxed but traditional country look for your dining table. A centerpiece of seasonal details allows you to refresh the space for each season or occasion.
13 of Adorable Hutch Features a Fresh Fall Style
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This adorable little hutch has been freshly styled to celebrate the most famous features of fall. Wooden accessories rest on the hutch, bordered by garland imitating soft autumn greenery. Inside the cabinets, the decor transitions into an orange palette with amber vases and copper mugs.
14 of Mantel Alcove Adds Depth to the Display
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Alcoves are the answer to all problems thanks to their ability to showcase more decor without taking up additional space. This alcove deepens a mantel, leaving tons of top space to display frames, lanterns, and candle holders. The depth of the wall adds something extra special to the already fabulous mantel decor.
15 of Fireplace Seating for a Cozy Look
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Take a minute to relax in a stylish living room with a comfy plaid armchair covered in cozy accessories. For the colder seasons, create a little sitting area next to the fireplace, even if it is just a single chair. When thinner mantels can’t accommodate all your desired decor, continue the display on a fireplace hearth or the surrounding floor.
16 of Elegant Entryway With a Fantastic Sideboard
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A well-designed piece of furniture combines the features of a console table, a chest of drawers, and a hutch to make the perfect sideboard. Natural light shines into this elegant entryway with board and batten paneling. The dark treads and staircase railing contrast the white walls for a clean and modern appearance.
17 of Floor Display Around a Decorative Mantel
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Dark wood flooring covered with a blue and white rug provides a subtle contrast for a fall display. Decorative pumpkins are arranged on either side of a white mantel, where a leafy garland is displayed across the top. The corner features a white sideboard with black hardware adorning the drawers and an arched mirror on top.
18 of Brick Backdrop With Nature-themed Display
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Country decor is fully embraced in this space, where a deer mount is seen above a natural wooden mantel. The deer blends in with the red brick wall it is mounted on. Creating a mantel display with a brick backdrop requires focusing on shades that will stand out instead of colors that will disappear among the colors of brick, such as greens and whites.
19 of Oversized Furniture Creates a Fun Design
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Have fun with sizing by incorporating oversized furniture and matching accessories. A large sign sets the tone of this living room, where the coffee table and sofa showcase an oversized appearance. A sizeable vase and a mirror follow the theme and are scaled to perfection.
20 of Orange Accessories on an Embroidered Runner
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Try out a new design for your fall display by selecting a seasonal color around which to focus your mantel decor. Differing shades of orange are popular for this time of year, leaving many options for accessorizing. An embroidered runner lays over this mantel, topped with a fall garland and a matching wreath hung on a wood-framed mirror.
21 of Pink Accents Emphasize Dainty Elements
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Luxury is found among the carefully selected antiques placed on this embellished white mantel. The vintage style continues onto the wall, where fabulous white sconces are mounted beside an antique mirror. Pink accents play a big role in emphasizing the dainty elements.
22 of Fall Decor for Compact Kitchens
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This kitchen was made for autumn with its golden hardware accentuated by orange garland. Pot fillers are not only useful tools, but they are incredible places to hang a decorative wreath. Compact kitchens require creativity to incorporate additional items, so choose pieces that can be hung on the walls or vent hood.
23 of Colorful Fall Garland Ideas for Bright Mantel Decor
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Purely decorative mantels can showcase colorful displays of fall garland. Gather these vibrant accessories around vintage items for a look that blends two styles. You can enhance the impact of garland by accessorizing the rest of the room with decorations in the same colors.
