Fall is upon us and the fireplace is without question one of the most important features of your home at this time of year. However, if you find yourself in a decorating rut, here are some wonderful ideas to make your fireplace the star of the season.
What You Will Need
Before you start to decorate your fireplace for fall, it’s important to have the materials you need. Here are some key items you should have for the best results:
• Natural garland or wreath
• Floral arrangements
• Pumpkins and gourds
• Candles
• Artificial fall garlands
• Garland or swags of leaves
• Throw pillows
• Throw blankets
• Wall art
Bring Nature Indoors
One of the easiest ways to decorate your fireplace for fall is to bring the outdoors in. This can be done with a natural garland of leaves and flowers, or a ready-made artificial fall garland. Place the garland on the mantle and secure it with invisible Command Strips, as hot glue could potentially damage your mantle. Then, add accents of pumpkins, gourds and other seasonal items to your mantle to get a cozy, country-style look.
Add Floral Arrangements
Instead of using pumpkins and gourds, you can add floral arrangements around your fireplace to give it a more elegant look. Fill vases of different sizes with artificial leaves and flowers arranged in an interesting way. Place these around your fireplace and on the coffee table for a subtle touch of autumn.
Try Candlelight
One of the best ways to enjoy your fireplace as the weather gets cold is to add a few candles. Place candlesticks, votives and tea lights on the mantle and around the area for a cozy fall atmosphere.
Adding Throw Pillows & Blankets
If you want to give your mantle a cozy and inviting look, add a few throw pillows and a soft, cozy blanket. Choose pillows and blankets in the fall colors of oranges, browns and reds to bring out the seasonal theme. This is also a great way to give the room a bit of warmth in a visual manner.
Change Up Your Wall Art
One of the quickest ways to change up a room is through the addition of wall art. There are many fall-theme pieces of wall art which can help to transform a space and add to the cozy fall atmosphere. Consider purchasing some framed pieces, wall hangings and canvas art to hang around the fireplace. This can make the area around the fireplace really stand out and possess a bit of personality.
Decorating Tips
Before you get started, here are some tips to consider:
• Try to incorporate items in natural materials, such as wood, cotton and straw for a rustic look.
• Don’t be afraid to mix and match colors and textures for an unexpected look.
• When it comes to adding pillows and blankets, try to find items with knitted or woven textures for variation.
• Look for creative ways to display items. You could hang a wreath, garland or artwork, or place items on the mantle and shelves.
• Make sure you don’t fill the room too much. Leave some blank space too, so there is room to breathe and enjoy the cozy atmosphere.
Creating a cozy fall vibe around your fireplace is easy with a few simple items. Try out some of these ideas and you can transform your living room or family room into a wonderful and inviting room you will want to spend more time in as the air gets colder. Have fun decorating!