21 Halloween Mantel Decorating Ideas

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As a military family, we’ve lived in all kinds of houses, in all kinds of places, but only ONE of those houses has had a fireplace with a mantel.

And I LOVED decorating it for every holiday and season. I look forward to the day when we’re in our forever home, and I get to decorate a mantel again.

Until then, I’m swooning over all of the awesome Halloween mantel decorating ideas on Instagram. Truly, some of the most talented decorators are just ‘regular’ folks with a gorgeous Instagram feed!

Here are the best ones I’ve seen:

Skeletons

Halloween mantel decorating ideas — *(@lifeonclearance)*

12 PCS Halloween Witch Hats, Black Hanging Witch Hat, Witch Costume Accessories Witches Hats with 328 FT Nylon Cord Wizard Hats Indoor Outdoor Halloween Decorations for Home Yard Porch Ceiling Halloween Skeleton Decorations Outdoor Indoor – 3FT Life-Size Poseable Skeleton, Realistic Spooky Full Body Skeleton with Movable Joints, Halloween Decor for Haunted House, Graveyard, Party

This Halloween mantel has all the creepy vibes, the big skeleton, multiple skulls, a zombie, tombstones, witch hats…it definitely hits all the marks. I also love that it’s all shades of black and gray.

Spooky Busts

Pacific Giftware Frankenstein Bust and LED Eyes, Gothic Collectible Head Figurine with Glowing Features, 6.3 Inches x 7.25 Inches x 13.75 Inches Design Toscano Nosferatu Vampire Halloween Decor Bust Statue, 11 Inch, Antique Ivory Stone Finish

I am always a sucker for a good bust. So, the Frankenstein and zombie busts immediately caught my eye. I also love the pile of skulls and the creepy picture!

Filled with Books

Fireplace mantel decorated for Halloween. — *(@thismodernvintage)*

HBSTK 5.5Ft/65 Inches /165cm Pose-N-Stay Halloween Skeleton Life Size Full Body Posable Movable Jonints Halloween Decoration Decor Spider Web Rugs for Living Room Bedroom Kids Halloween Area Rug Decorative Carpet Set for Women Men Halloween Spider Printed Black White Indoor Floor Mat

If you’ve been around the blog long, then you know I love books! So, this fireplace filled with books is right up my alley, especially when it’s decorated for Halloween!

Witch Silhouette

CUT ARTS Inc Black Oval 8×10 Frame Comelodiant Realistic Feathered Crows 4 PCS Lifesize Black Flying Birds Halloween Black Birds Raven Prop Halloween Crows Statue Artificial for Halloween Outdoor Scary Decoration

The simplicity of this Halloween mantel is easy on the eyes. Plus, I LOVE that witch silhouette!

Halloween Stockings

Sumind 4 Pieces Halloween Witch Broom Plastic Witch Broomstick Cosplay Broom Props Wizard Flying Stick Halloween Plastic Broom Props for Teens Adults Halloween Party Cosplay Supplies, 39.4 Inches Stupell Industries Hocus Pocus Broom Co Sign Wood Wall Art, Design by Angela Nickeas

I don’t think I’ve ever seen stockings hung on the fireplace for Halloween, but it’s an adorable idea! Plus, I love when signs match the decor, like this Broom Company sign matches the broom above the mantel and on the hearth!

Floating Candles

Besight Floating Candles with Wand Remote, 20pcs Flameless Taper Candles Christmas Decorations, Battery Operated Hanging Flickering LED Window Taper Candles for Christmas Wedding Party Decor 68Pcs Bat Wall Decor, Halloween Bats Decorations 3D Bats Wall Decor Realistic PVC Bats Stickers for Outdoor DIY Home Decor Party Supplies

My girls love Harry Potter, and that’s what these floating candles remind me of! Plus, I’m always a sucker for pumpkins.

Rainbow Pumpkins

Winlyn 12 Pcs Assorted Small Artificial Pastel Pumpkins Rustic Harvest Decorative Pumpkins in Orange Green Yellow Teal Purple Pink for Fall Autumn Wedding Baby Shower Thanksgiving Halloween Décor Winlyn 16 Pcs Assorted Artificial Velvet Pumpkins Blush Coral Pink Peach Cream Decorative Fabric Pumpkins Foam Pumpkins for Fall Wedding Baby Shower Thanksgiving Pastel Halloween Wreath Table Décor

This Halloween mantel used all neutral/boho-looking colors, except for the knitted rainbow pumpkins. It’s such a bright and fun pop of color!

Everyday Decor

300 Sqft Halloween Spider Web Decorations, with 10 Glow and 10 Black Fake Spiders, Halloween Decorations Outdoor Large Stretch Spider Web Cobwebs Indoor (300 sqft Web+20 Spider)Lulu Home Halloween Fireplace Decorations, Fireplace Mantle Scarf Cover and Table Cloth, Black Lace Spider Web for Table, Door, Window and Fireplace Decoration, Halloween Decoration

Maybe it’s because I’m getting older or because I’m busier, but these days I really appreciate simple decor. Instead of going ‘all out’, it looks like this Instagrammer may have used her everyday home decor and just added a few Halloween things to it. And I love that!

Butterflies

Outus 120 Pieces 3D Layered Butterfly Wall Decor Removable Butterfly Stickers Hollow Mural Decals for Birthday Cake Decorations Crafts Bouquet Flower Arrangements (Black)Winlyn 7 Pcs Assorted Artificial Black Pumpkins Halloween Pumpkins Faux Rustic Decorative Foam Pumpkins for Fall Halloween Thanksgiving Tabletop Centerpiece Mantel Kitchen Decor

Who knew that butterflies would ever be considered Halloween decor? All I know is that I’m here for it! I love how dainty they look, and they’re inexpensive. I couldn’t decide which one I liked better, so I had to include both!

Banner

JOYIN 5 PCS Posable Halloween Skeletons 16 Inches Full Body Posable Joints Hanging Skeletons for Graveyard Decorations, Haunted House Accessories, Spooky Scene Party Favors Whaline Halloween Trick or Treat Burlap Banner, Hanging Halloween Banner Home Decor Bunting Flag Fireplace Garland Halloween Party Decorations Supplies

One of my favorite things to shop for and decorate our mantel with was banners. You can find them for every holiday and occasion. I love the black and white ‘Trick or Treat’ banner on this Halloween mantel.

Vintage

READAEER Skull Bowl Resin Skull Shaped Planter Flower Pot Candy Bowl for Home Office Indoor Desk Decorations – White 5Pcs Halloween Creepy Cloth Black 30×72inch – Halloween Decorations Clearance – Creepy Spooky Halloween Decorations Outdoor Indoor

The mix of mirrors, frames, books, and skulls gives this Halloween mantel a very vintage look. And we all know that I love everything vintage!

Jack-o-Lanterns

Halloween Pumpkin Decorations Jack-O-Lantern Light Up Pumpkin Vintage Halloween Decorations Large Plastic Pumpkin for Porch Funny Pumpkin Decor Indoor and Outdoor SUNSHNO Halloween Lantern, Jack-O-Lanterns Light Up Pumpkin Figurine Decorations for Haunted House Party

The creepy jack-o-lanterns give this mantel a dark Halloween vibe. My husband prefers this kind of decor over the cutesy stuff any day!

Pumpkins and Books

LZNPA 16PCS Artificial Mini Fake Pumpkins Set with Fall Leaves，Foam Plastic Carvable DIY Small White Craft Pumpkins Decor for Thanksgiving Halloween Home Fall Porch Table Decor hanaiette 10 Mini Halloween Skull Heads – Skull Decor for Party, Table Decor, Home Gift

I absolutely adore this Halloween mantel with its book stacks and pumpkins! I might have to steal this idea when I have a mantel again.

Paper Fans

Outus 9 Pcs Black and White Paper Fans Classroom Decorations Candy Paper Fans Peppermint Hanging Candy Cane Ceiling Wall Decor for Halloween Party Back to School Classroom Birthday Party Decoration Black Orange Party Hanging Paper Fans Party Ceiling Hangings Halloween Baby Shower Birthday Wedding Party Decorations, 12pc

These paper fans are a great, inexpensive way to decorate your Halloween mantel. Plus, they’re lightweight and would be easy to hang. I couldn’t decide if I liked the black and white theme or the color one, so I chose both!

Palm Reader

Leor & Lair Black Taper Candles – 12 Pack 10 Pacific Giftware Palmistry Hand Figurine, 8.86-inch Height, Resin, Home Décor, Tabletop Décor, Halloween

This Halloween mantel is giving palm reader and seance vibes. And the purple wall plays right into it, too!

Orange & Black

How to decorate the fireplace mantel for Halloween. — *(@hauntedmoonemporium)*

Black Cat Figurines, Vintage Halloween Table, Shelf Home Decor | 5.9 Happy Halloween Banner Garland – Black and Orange Hanging Decoration with Pumpkins, Ghost, Skull, Cat, Witch Hat, Bat, and Spider for Halloween Party, Classroom, Home, Wall, and Photo Booth Decor

It doesn’t get any better than a traditional orange and black theme for Halloween. This mantel hits all of the highlights, from the colors to the black cat to the jack-o-lanterns!

A Touch of Pink

Suzile 5.4ft Halloween Posable Metallic Gold Skeleton Life Size Decorations Body Realistic Plastic Skeleton with Movable Joints for Halloween Party Yard Haunted House Props Indoor Outdoor Thinkday 2 Pcs Pre Strung Happy Pink Halloween Banners Rustic Burlap Boo Banners with Felt Ball Pom Pom Garland Black, Pink, Rose Red, White for Halloween Decorations Fireplace Mantle Walls Decor

This Halloween mantel isn’t very traditional, but I absolutely love it with a touch of pink! Plus, that gold skeleton with her pink cape is the cutest!