15 Modern Thanksgiving Mantel Decor Ideas

modern thanksgiving mantel decor ideas

Thanksgiving is coming next month, and it’s high time to think how to prepare for it. As I’m a sucker for modern decor and designs, I keep inspiring you to love them, too, and this roundup is dedicated to coolest modern Thanksgiving mantel decor ideas – nothing banal, no traditions, only fresh takes and new looks!

Pumpkins

These are a base of Thanksgiving decor because pumpkins are used for fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving decor, and as for modern mantels – this is right what you need. white, green, orange, faux and natural ones – choose what you like. Put them right on the mantel or on stands and bowls and your mantel is done! The colors are up to you, you can spray paint the pumpkins with the paints you like.

A selection of yellow and green pumpkins and a greenery wreath for a modern fall look.

A selection of yellow and green pumpkins and a greenery wreath for a modern fall look.

An arrangement of white and light green pumpkins and some lush greenery are all you need for a cool look.

An arrangement of white and light green pumpkins and some lush greenery are all you need for a cool look.

A mantel with green and white pumpkins, feathers and pinecones arranged.

A mantel with green and white pumpkins, feathers and pinecones arranged.

Lanterns, white pumpkins, lush foliage for a neutrla modern mantel.

Lanterns, white pumpkins, lush foliage for a neutrla modern mantel.

A modern mantel with porcelain pumpkins and pears, succulents and a bread basket for a cozy feel.

A modern mantel with porcelain pumpkins and pears, succulents and a bread basket for a cozy feel.

A modern mantel with an arrangement of colorful faux pumpkins on stands.

A modern mantel with an arrangement of colorful faux pumpkins on stands.

A mantel with books, a cotton arrangement and orange pumpkins in cloches.

A mantel with books, a cotton arrangement and orange pumpkins in cloches.

Other Details

To finish off your mantel, you can go for wreaths, banners of faux leaves, antlers and arrangements of feathers and wheat. Cascading lush greenery with pumpkins is a perfect combo for a modern mantel. Candles, mirrors and frames with letters are amazing for decorating modern Thanksgiving mantels.

A chic mantel with wheat, feathers and pumpkins and some pumpkins inside the fireplace.

A chic mantel with wheat, feathers and pumpkins and some pumpkins inside the fireplace.

A cool frame and embroidery hoop wreath, some pumpkins, antlers and candles for a modern rustic space.

A cool frame and embroidery hoop wreath, some pumpkins, antlers and candles for a modern rustic space.

A fresh take on rustic decor with various natural pumpkins and a fall leaf wreath.

A fresh take on rustic decor with various natural pumpkins and a fall leaf wreath.

A large shabby chic bread bowl, cascading greenery and three white pumpkins are a great idea for a mantel.

A large shabby chic bread bowl, cascading greenery and three white pumpkins are a great idea for a mantel.

A mantel with faux leaves, birch branches, candles and pumpkins, a mirror to highlight them.

A mantel with faux leaves, birch branches, candles and pumpkins, a mirror to highlight them.

A modern mantel with silver pumpkins, pinecones, antlers and a sign looks fresh.

A modern mantel with silver pumpkins, pinecones, antlers and a sign looks fresh.

A modern mantel with white and gilded pears, branches and an abstract wall art with gold leaf.

A modern mantel with white and gilded pears, branches and an abstract wall art with gold leaf.

Bold orange pumpkins in a row and a wheat wreath suspended to the mirror.

Bold orange pumpkins in a row and a wheat wreath suspended to the mirror.