Halloween Mantel Decorating Ideas

2 min read September 13, 2026 Shauna Krantz
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When putting up all your spooky decorations for Halloween this year, don’t forget to deck out your mantel! A few simple products can go a long way and make your home sweet home a home creepy home.

Halloween Mantel Decorating Ideas - Felt Bat GarlandHalloween Mantel Decorating Ideas -Paper Fans BackdropWho would have thought that paper fans are not only great to hang but also make awesome backdrops too! Mix and match from a large variety of Halloween paper fans to create your stunning backdrop. Hang the cute felt bat garland and add the Happy haunting framed sign to welcome your guests. Halloween paper fans backdrop With Black Duct Taped Wreath and other Halloween Party suppliesHalloween Mantel Decorating Ideas - Spooky Bird SpindlesCreate an eerie night time glow with your green eyed owl and DIY luminaries (find my tutorial here) to light up your haunted Halloween home. Add in some spider webs, black spiders and my DIY duct tape wreath (find tutorial here)  along with the creepy bird spindles to complete your mantels look. Halloween Mantel Decorating IdeasStep back and admire your beautiful Halloween home decor and enjoy it all season long. Tips & Tricks:

  • I used these glue dots to attach the tissue paper fans to the wall, but you could also use 3M Command Strips or black and white masking/painter's tape.
  • If you have children, why not place some of their Halloween or Fall art from school on the mantle? It's a great way to involve the whole family!

 

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